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Celebrate summer and Father’s Day at the Chickasaw Cultural Center June 14

Monday, June 02, 2025

Celebrate fathers and the return of summer during the Chickasaw Cultural Center’s Toompalli' (Summer) Festival and Inki' (Father) Day Celebration, set 10 a.m.-5 p.m., June 14.

Boutique begins new chapter one year after devastating tornado

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Almost one year after a tornado destroyed a quaint downtown boutique, rebuilding is complete and the doors have reopened, signaling a new chapter in the Chickasaw-owned business.

Ada Chickasaw Nation Preschool recognizes graduates

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The Chickasaw Nation Preschool in Ada celebrated its graduating class at the Chickasaw Nation Community Center May 22. Doting parents, family members and friends gathered as Chickasaw youths gained their diplomas and accepted a culturally significant gift.

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.

Ayden Elcyzyn excels in Native American All-Star Game, commits to NEO A&M football program

Monday, May 05, 2025

Ayden Elcyzyn, a standout high school football player from Newcastle, Oklahoma, recently participated in the Native American All-Star Game at the Dallas Cowboys practice stadium, The Star.

Ada High School coach named Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations

Monday, June 30, 2025

Ada High School’s varsity tennis coach Terry Swopes capped off the 2023-2024 tennis season by being named National Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).

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.

John Vindas crafts symbol of gratitude after receiving homeowner preparedness grant

Monday, June 16, 2025

After years of battling power outages during hurricanes and summer storms, Louisiana native John Vindas has found lasting relief thanks to the Chickasaw Nation Homeowner Preparedness Grant program.

Forecast inclement weather postpones Artesian Arts Festival

Wednesday, April 02, 2025

The Artesian Arts Festival, set April 5, has been canceled due to a forecast 90% chance of rain, high winds and cool temperatures. The festival has been rescheduled June 7, 2025.

Sulphur Chickasaw Nation Head Start celebrates 28 graduates

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

More than two dozen Sulphur Chickasaw Nation Head Start students celebrated their graduation May 16 as a large crowd of proud parents, siblings, grandparents, friends and family members snapped photos and cheered them on in the Anoli' Theater at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.