Press Releases | Chickasaw Nation

Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Jerri Martin announces candidates for special election

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Jerri Martin announced candidates seeking to serve the unexpired term of Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo Legislative District Seat 1.

Chickasaw Cultural Center to host ‘Princess Day’ for prospective Chickasaw royalty July 25

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Young Chickasaw women interested in learning more about the Chickasaw Princess Program are invited to attend Princess Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.

Chickasaw Nation cuts ribbon for Integrative Medicine Clinic

Tuesday, June 02, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led June 1 ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the new Chickasaw Nation Integrative Medicine Clinic, located near the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center on the Ada South Campus.

Tishomingo Chickasaw Nation Head Start celebrates graduates

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Pomp and circumstance filled the air as 17 graduating students from the Chickasaw Nation Tishomingo Head Start program marched down the aisle, their family and friends cheering them on.

Chickasaw Nation Tribal Election Filing Period

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The Chickasaw Nation Election Commission announces the filing period opens June 1 and continues through June 3, 2026, for the 2026 General Elections.

Scarlet Thompson named Butterfly Art Winner

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Complementary colors often found in Chickasaw ribbon skirts were the inspiration for Scarlet Thompson’s winning entry in the Chickasaw Nation Butterfly Art Contest.

Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Head Start recognizes graduates

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

The Chickasaw Nation Head Start (Head Start) program in Ardmore celebrated its graduating class at the Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Community Center May 18.

Chickasaw Lighthorse and Moore Police Department collaborate for Joint Training Academy

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

The Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department and the Moore, Oklahoma, Police Department recently strengthened their commitment to public safety through a collaborative training academy for new officers — an effort leaders say highlights the two departments’ long-standing relationship and shared values of professionalism and service.

Chikasha Poya highlights Chickasaw Country and beyond

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

“Chikasha Poya (We are Chickasaw)” is a monthly 30-minute television program highlighting Chickasaw storytelling, history, tourism and culture.

Governor Anoatubby leads ribbon cutting for Chickasaw Nation Ada South Child Development Center

Friday, August 07, 2026

Chickasaw Nation Governor Chris Anoatubby led ribbon-cutting ceremonies to dedicate the Chickasaw Nation Ada South Child Development Center Aug. 6, celebrating an important milestone in early childhood education for children and families in the Ada area.