July 23, 2018

Choctaw Nation Health Service Authority wins 2017 Indian Health Service National Director’s Award

Choctaw Nation Katy Pickens In response to the prescription drug abuse topic that has been sweeping the nation, the pharmacy staff at Choctaw Nation developed an […]
July 23, 2018

Governor Fallin signs emergency rules for medical marijuana

Release OKLAHOMA CITY – On July 11, Governor Mary Fallin issued this statement after signing emergency rules adopted by the Oklahoma State Board of Health, which […]
July 23, 2018

Mullin votes to repeal Waters of the U.S. rule, prohibit funding for Obama-era rules

Release Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 6147, the Interior, Environment, Financial Services, and General Government Appropriations Act for […]
July 18, 2018

City pool to close afternoon sessions on Thursday, Friday

By Joey McWilliams DURANT – The heat in the area and this entire section of the country is taking its toll in many ways. Local activities […]
July 18, 2018

Choctaw Youth Advisory Board building community leaders

Choctaw Nation Charlie Clark DURANT – Arlie Crouch is a good example of the impact of the Choctaw Nation’s Youth Advisory Board. Crouch began participating in YAB […]
July 13, 2018

Medical Examiner Office releases drivers’ identifications

BRYAN COUNTY – The Medical Examiner Office has released the identifications of the drivers involved in the two-vehicle collision that took place June 21 on Roosevelt […]
July 12, 2018

Quilting is life

By Kristen Banks People always ask me what I love most about quilting, and they’re usually surprised when I tell them, “It’s the people.” I think […]
July 11, 2018

Choctaw road construction helps all in counties

Choctaw Nation Charlie Clark DURANT – The Choctaw Nation Transportation Department is doing more than filling potholes. In the past three years, the Choctaw Nation has […]
July 10, 2018

Choctaw Code Talkers monument dedicated

Choctaw Nation Katy Pickens ANTLERS – “Most people don’t know about our Choctaw Code Talkers,” Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton said. Batton explained that this monument is a way […]