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Celebrating a Semicentennial

Friday, March 13, 2026

This year marks a half-century since Platt National Park was designated Chickasaw National Recreation Area (CNRA).

First American women make history at East Central University

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Sisterhood can take many forms. Gamma Delta Pi, a new sorority at East Central University (ECU) in Ada, Oklahoma, aims to strengthen the bonds of sisterhood, specifically for First American women.

Imanoli Writers Conference encourages aspiring and seasoned writers alike

Monday, February 09, 2026

Chickasaw citizen Meg Gardiner, author of 17 novels and keynote speaker for this year’s Imanoli Writers Conference, stressed persistence as a key step to getting published.

Music a constant light in Chickasaw warrior’s life

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Danny Bevill can’t remember when music wasn’t a driving force in his life. Picking up a guitar at a young age ignited a passion within him, which has never dimmed.

An All-American girl: Chickasaw college student ranks nationally in meat judging competition

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Averie Bain is an all-around college student — an athlete, student government leader and a national champion in meat judging — all while maintaining a perfect grade-point average.

Veteran’s expertise in insects leads to a blessed life

Monday, February 02, 2026

Chickasaw Hall of Fame member and Army veteran Gene Nashoba Thompson has a philosophy whose ingredients reflect his faith and, if followed, form a recipe for an easy and enjoyable life.

Submissions requested for Tobachi High School Art Competition

Friday, March 13, 2026

High schoolers within the Chickasaw Nation are invited to participate in the 2026 Tobachi (to create) High School Art Competition.

Artesian Arts Festival call for artists

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

First American artists are invited to participate in the 13th annual Artesian Arts Festival Saturday, May 2, in Sulphur, Oklahoma.

Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Officer named Indian Country Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

For his courageous and selfless actions while responding to an apartment fire in Ardmore, Chickasaw Lighthorse police officer Tucker Halstead has been named the 2025 Indian Country Officer of the Year by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).

Chickasaw Nation hosts ribbon cutting for Ada preschool, after-school program facility expansion

Monday, March 30, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led ribbon-cutting ceremonies March 27 to commemorate a milestone in expanded educational opportunities for youth in the community.