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Janie Simms Hipp named 2025 Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Woman of the Year

Monday, June 16, 2025

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby named Janie Simms Hipp, J.D., LL.M., as the 2025 Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Woman of the Year during the annual Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Conference conducted May 29-30 at WinStar Resort and Convention Center.

Chickasaw’s creation wins first at Red Earth

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

A Choctaw wedding dress created by Chickasaw artist Melissa Freeman captured top honors recently at the prestigious 39th annual Red Earth Festival, featuring elite First American artists from across the nation.

Tishomingo Chickasaw Nation Head Start celebrates 16 graduates

Monday, June 16, 2025

Of the 16 graduating students at the Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo Head Start program, five want to pursue a career as a police officer and four wish to be teachers.

Chickasaw Nation announces 2025 Chickasaw Hall of Fame inductees

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Five Chickasaws have been selected for induction into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame April 17.

Trio of First Americans to star in opera

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Three renowned First American opera soloists will combine talents June 13-15 for performances of “Tosca,” a well-known classic Italian opera.

Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Head Start wraps up 2025 academic year

Monday, June 16, 2025

Family and friends, along with Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and other tribal dignitaries, gathered at the Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Community Center May 15 to watch more than 50 Head Start graduates receive diplomas.

Vaccine remains key defense as measles cases rise

Monday, June 02, 2025

Often considered a disease of the past, measles is making a concerning comeback in the United States.