TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, June 19 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on June 18, 2024: The Cherokee Nation is providing a one-time payment of $150 through its annual Children's Clothing Assistance Program to income-eligible Cherokee children residing anywhere in the United States. Cherokee Nation Human Services are now accepting applications through the tribe's online Gadugi Portal at https://gadugiportal.cherokee.org. The deadline for th  more

DURANT, Oklahoma, June 19 -- The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma issued the following news on June 18, 2024: On September 18, 2021, a collection of Choctaw artifacts from the 1700s went on display in the Versailles Public Library in Versailles, France. The exhibit featured part of the Musee du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac's French royal collections of North America. In a unique collaboration, staff from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma's Historic Preservation Department assisted in its preparation. Now,  more

BROKEN BOW, Oklahoma, June 19 -- The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma issued the following news: Broken Bow residents have new homes after the Choctaw Nation held two ribbon-cutting ceremonies on Thursday, June 13, opening more tribal member housing and the Timber View Apartments in Broken Bow. The Timber View Apartments in Broken Bow offers 120 one- and two-bedroom units equipped with washers and dryers, providing a comfortable and convenient living experience. In addition, the complex is set to fe  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In honor of Donald Trump learning what Juneteenth is four years after his administration released his first Juneteenth statement, DNC Director of Outreach Communications Tracy King released the following statement: "Four years ago on Juneteenth, Donald Trump offended Black Americans in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and across the nation when he tried to hold one of his extreme MAGA rallies in the very city where a   more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, June 19 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: U.S. News and World Report ranked the University of Oklahoma 106th among the best schools for engineering graduate programs, climbing four spots from 110th last year. "The Gallogly College of Engineering is dedicated to achieving excellence in all we do, from the quality of education our students receive to the ground-breaking research done by our faculty and staff. We are thrilled to see that excellence  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, June 19 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: The University of Oklahoma Early Childhood Education Institute (ECEI) on the Tulsa campus has announced the appointment of Kathleen Gallagher, Ph.D. as the new director, pending OU Board of Regents' approval and effective Aug. 1, 2024. Gallagher will replace long-time ECEI founder and director Diane Horm, Ph.D., after her retirement in Dec. 2024. "We extend our warmest welcome to Dr. Kathleen Gallagher as  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, June 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: * * * Findings offer insights into future research to prevent harmful algal blooms. * * * A breakthrough study of freshwater harmful algal communities led by Dave Hambright, a Regents' Professor of Biology at the University of Oklahoma, has discovered that complementary genes in bacteria and algae living in the same algal colonies coordinate the use and movement of nutrients within the colony.  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, June 19 -- Union Pacific issued the following news release on June 17, 2024: Union Pacific announced today that its legendary steam locomotive Big Boy No. 4014 will embark on a second tour this year, with a trip planned this fall in middle America, including Chicago and Houston. The "Heartland of America Tour" will start Aug. 29 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and include nine additional states: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. The eigh  more