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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).

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.

Sole’renity Spa unveils modern refresh inspired by Sulphur’s resilience

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

An oasis of wellness and tranquility in the heart of Chickasaw Country has been refreshed.

Never walk alone using AYA Walk app

Monday, February 09, 2026

Fitness trainers will tell you motivation is one of the hardest hurdles to overcome in a workout regime.

Chickasaw Nation perinatal program earns Gold Spotlight Award for second consecutive year

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

The Chickasaw Nation Medical Center’s (CNMC) perinatal program has received the Gold Level Spotlight Hospital Award from the Oklahoma Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative (OPQIC) for the second year in a row, placing it among the top birthing hospitals in the state.

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.

Bedré Fine Chocolate steeped with history

Monday, January 12, 2026

In Norwegian, Bedré means “better.” Few other words can describe the taste and flavor of the only First American-owned chocolate company, Bedré Fine Chocolate (Bedré).

‘Songs of the Chickasaws’ premiere combines Chickasaw musician’s two passions

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Brandi Berry Benson forged two great passions, her music and her Chickasaw heritage, into a premiere of five new works she wrote and recently performed in Chicago with other First Americans.

Galleries, gorgets and glamour: Destiny Green’s artistic journey

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Destiny Green has been creating art for as long as she can remember, but she struggled to find her place in the First American art realm.