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Chickasaw Historical Society board reconnects with ancestral Homeland

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Chickasaw Historical Society (CHS) board members traveled to the historic Chickasaw Homeland in October 2025, embarking on a journey that blended historical learning, cultural reflection and personal connection to the lands their ancestors once called home.

National Learn About Butterflies Day takes place March 14

Monday, March 09, 2026

The hatalhposhik (butterfly) is significant to the Chickasaw people, representing resilience and adaptability and an important area of focus at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.

Celebrating a Semicentennial

Friday, March 13, 2026

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

University soccer standout leads by example

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Rebecca Tweedy is a collegiate athlete and a leader on and off the field, balancing demanding academic studies with sports, family and other responsibilities, all while aiming to do her best in each endeavor.

Construction of new Chickasaw Lighthorse Police headquarters begins in Ada

Monday, February 23, 2026

Construction began in early January on a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as the new headquarters for the growing Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department.

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).