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NEWCASTLE, Okla. – 1,149 career wins. Three Oklahoma 4A state championships. Twenty-nine trips to the state tournament in 37 years. Induction into the Oklahoma High School Coaches Fast-Pitch Softball Association Hall of Fame and Oklahoma High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame. With all of the accolades and achievements earned

DURANT, Okla. – On Jan. 4, 1975, U.S. President Gerald Ford signed the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 (ISDEAA). The law gave tribal governments the right to administer and oversee the implementation of their federal programs, encouraging self-determination and self-governance. Jan. 4, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary

Strictly Slots Magazine readers recognize Durant casino with 21 Players Choice awards DURANT, Okla. (December 30, 2024) – Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant emerged as the standout winner in the 2025 Strictly Slots Players Choice Awards for Oklahoma, taking home an impressive 21 honors. Recognized as the Best Overall Casino and

By: Tina Bridenstine, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Public Information Department Citizen Potawatomi Nation owned Sovereign Bank wants to let Tribal members know they have a resource to help them become homeowners. According to an article in Forbes (cpn.news/housingstats), a 2022 Housing and Financial Capability Survey found that only 52%

DURANT, Okla. – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has been recognized as one of 84 economic development organizations accredited by International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO). The Choctaw Nation is the first Native American tribe to receive this accreditation. The AEDO designation places the Choctaw

DURANT, Okla. – A new exhibit at the Choctaw Cultural Center offers a look at cultural preservation through the works of Choctaw artist Kristin Gentry. “Akshish Hlampko Chahta Ohoyo I Shilombish Kamvssa” or “Resilient Roots: The Unyielding Spirit of the Choctaw Woman” is open to the public now through April 17,

Oklahoma legislator will vacate seat for tribal liaison position in Tulsa For the first time, Tulsa will have a director of tribal policy and partnerships. Current Rep. Amanda Swope (D-Tulsa) will take on the role for newly elected Mayor Monroe Nichols.  By Katie Hallum (ᏧᏟ), KOSU A member of the