August 17, 2019

Batton: Stitt should rethink tribal negotiations

Choctaw Nation Gary Batton, Chief Recently Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt published an op-ed, signaling his intention to open negotiations on the gaming compacts many tribes have […]
August 14, 2019

Lankford’s statement on rule to ensure faith-based organizations can partner with federal government

Release OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today issued a statement after the US Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced […]
August 13, 2019

Chickasaw Nation announces Day of Prayer

Release The Chickasaw Nation Day of Prayer will take place Monday, Aug. 19, at 9:30 a.m. at the Chickasaw Cultural Center at 867 Cooper Memorial Dr. […]
August 10, 2019

WIC program now taking requests for appointments online

OK.gov OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has launched an online appointment application for the federal Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. […]
August 10, 2019

Senators Lankford, Scott introduce bill to protect victims of natural disasters

Release OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – On Thursday, Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Rick Scott (R-FL) announced the introduction of the Disaster Contract Transparency Act to improve the […]
August 8, 2019

Choctaw election results stand as court dismisses appeal

Choctaw Nation Charlie Clark DURANT – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Constitutional Court has upheld the results of the Choctaw Nation’s July 13 general election, including […]
August 8, 2019

City Hall closing through remainder of the day on Thursday

The City of Durant released a notice this morning regarding City Hall. From the office of Acting Assistant city Manager James Dalton: • Due to sewer […]
August 8, 2019

Colbert boy drowns in pond

COLBERT – An 8-year-old boy drowned while swimming in a private pond near Colbert on Wednesday evening. The boy was swimming with his sister in the […]
August 7, 2019

Library summer reader program winners honored

The summer is winding down and the Donald W. Reynolds Library recently honored the winners from this year’s Summer Reading Program. Pictured above from left to […]