Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Chickasaw woodturner wins big in Artesian Arts Festival debut

Tuesday, July 08, 2025

Six months ago, Micah Hart decided to dive into a one-day woodturning workshop.

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).

First American Art highlighted at Artesian Arts Festival

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Downtown Sulphur was once again a flurry of activity June 7 as the vibrant sights and sounds of the annual Artesian Arts Festival attracted thousands of art patrons and families.

Freshman Jadyce Burns shatters records and makes mark on Oklahoma 5A track

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

At just 15, Jadyce Burns is already making waves for Ada High School’s track and field team.

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.

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.

Janie Simms Hipp named 2025 Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Woman of the Year

Monday, June 16, 2025

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby named Janie Simms Hipp, J.D., LL.M., as the 2025 Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Woman of the Year during the annual Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Conference conducted May 29-30 at WinStar Resort and Convention Center.