ADA, Oklahoma, Aug. 26 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival celebrated Sept. 26-Oct. 4 * Chickasaw heritage, culture and traditions will be celebrated throughout the Chickasaw Nation during the 2025 Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival, Friday, Sept. 26-Saturday, Oct. 4. Chickasaws from across the country attend the weeklong event, which is highlighted by Chickasaw Nation Gover  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has given its approval for the permanent release and closure of Lake Texoma State Park Airport in Kingston, Oklahoma. This action follows a request submitted to the FAA by the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics. The agencies, which co-sponsored the request, sought to have the airport removed from the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSFR) -- Tactical Electronics and Military Supply LLC, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, has petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration for a waiver to a regulation. The company's request would grant it permission to use small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to dispense hazardous materials. The drones, which weigh less than 55 pounds, including their payload, are intended for use in research, development and testing. The petition states that th  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 27 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Free field day to highlight Oklahoma's pecan industry * Media Contact: Trisha Gedon | Sr. Communications Specialist | 405-744-3625 | trisha.gedon@okstate.edu Oklahoma agriculture is well-known for its cattle and wheat industries, but the pecan industry also has a significant impact on the state. Oklahoma State University Extension is partnering with the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association and Frazier  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: * * * Reclamation Awards almost $1.2 Million to reduce fire risk at Lake Thunderbird in Oklahoma Norman, Okla. -- The Bureau of Reclamation is investing $1.18 million into a project to reduce the wildfire risk at Lake Thunderbird State Park in Norman, Oklahoma. The contract was awarded to Dirttraxx Land Clearing LLC and involves the use of specialized equipment to shred and re  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 27 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Undergraduate research program bridging advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity coming to OSU * Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu The U.S. is facing a projected shortfall of 2.1 million unfilled manufacturing jobs by 2030. Two researchers from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, Drs. Sri Ramesh and Ranji Vaidyanatha  more