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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).

McSwain Theatre announces January movies and live music event

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

The McSwain Theatre will host its monthly Thursday Movie Showcase throughout January, featuring classic and family-friendly films with showtimes at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. each Thursday.

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.

McSwain Theatre announces February movies and live music shows

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

The McSwain Theatre will continue its monthly Thursday movie showcase throughout February, featuring a mix of classic films and family-friendly favorites. Movies will be screened every Thursday, with showtimes at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

McSwain Theatre announces March movies and live music show

Wednesday, March 04, 2026

The McSwain Theatre will continue its monthly Thursday movie showcase throughout March, featuring a mix of classic films and family-friendly favorites. Movies will be screened every Thursday, with showtimes at 2 and 7 p.m.

Registration open for Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Conference

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Registration is open for the annual Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Conference, set May 28-29 at WinStar Convention Center in Thackerville, Oklahoma.

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.

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.

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 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.