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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.

The Perfect Match: Alabama woman donates life to New Hampshire teen

Monday, March 31, 2025

Scrolling through social media about a year ago, Bethany Greenwood Agee paused to read a post from a New Hampshire mother who was desperately pleading for a kidney for her 17-year-old daughter.

CNMC Women’s Clinic and Obstetrical Department earns coveted designation

Monday, April 21, 2025

The Women’s Clinic and Obstetrical Department at Chickasaw Nation Medical Center (CNMC) recently earned designation as a Spotlight Hospital 2024 Gold Level Awardee by the Oklahoma Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative (OPQIC).

Dr. Kayse Shrum Joins the Chickasaw Nation as chief health strategy officer

Monday, June 09, 2025

The Chickasaw Nation announced today that Dr. Kayse Shrum, a nationally recognized leader, physician, educator and rural health care champion, will join the Chickasaw Nation as chief health strategy officer.

Kaya Johnson named 2025 Butterfly Art Winner

Monday, April 21, 2025

Kaya Johnson has been creating art since she was old enough to hold a pencil.

Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Jerri Martin announces candidates for general election

Friday, June 06, 2025

Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Jerri Martin announced candidates seeking four legislative seats and one judicial seat within the Chickasaw Nation. Filing period closed at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, for the 2025 general election.

‘Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher’ spotlights First American influence on modern-day agriculture

Tuesday, June 03, 2025

Whether it be ancestors of the past harvesting native vegetation or present-day farmers bailing hay for their cattle to graze in the winter, the Chickasaw people have long appreciated and utilized agriculture for self-sufficiency.

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.

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.