ADA, Oklahoma, Sept. 9 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * 9/11 relic begins new chapter in Chickasaw Country * TISHOMINGO, Okla. - A relic from the destroyed World Trade Center on permanent display in the Johnston County Courthouse received a new glass memorial case recently thanks to the efforts of the Chickasaw Nation, county officials and Tishomingo community residents. A piece of a steel I beam from one of the  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ABC Scores Three of the Top Four Best Audiences of College Football's Week 2; College GameDay Delivers Second Most-Watched Regular Season Show on Record * * ESPN networks achieve best two-week start for college football since 2009 (3.2M viewers) * ABC off to strongest two-week start for the sport since 2006 (7.5M viewers) * GameDay averaged 2.6M viewers - up 22   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Votes in Favor of Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act * | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) voted in favor of the National Defense Reauthorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. This legislation authorizes $862.6 billion for our nation's national defense, in order to build a ready, capable, lethal f  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Family Health Center of Southern Oklahoma has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration criticizing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization, which acts as a national advocate for Community Health Centers (CHCs), argues that the rebate model threatens to hinder the ability of these centers to provide low-cost medications to vulnerable populations across the U  more

ADA, Oklahoma, Sept. 9 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Anoatubby leads ribbon cutting for Tishomingo elder housing project * TISHOMINGO, Okla. -- Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby was joined by elected tribal leaders, Chickasaw elders and community members Friday, Sept. 5, in ribbon cutting ceremonies to dedicate an elder housing complex. The eight new homes are the direct result of requests for  more

ADA, Oklahoma, Sept. 9 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Jolie Bush models for First American fashion brand in Hawaii * Embracing unexpected opportunities has led Jolie Bush to moments she never imagined for herself -- like walking a runway in Hawaii for First American designer Angela Howe. Bush, a Chickasaw citizen and impact banking officer for Local Bank in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, attended the Oweesta Annual Nati  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * NGA Issues Statement Condemning Political Violence in Every Form * Washington, DC - NGA Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Vice Chair Maryland Governor Wes Moore have issued the following statement condemning political violence in every form: "As Governors, we stand together--Republicans and Democrats--in condemning political violence in eve  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 10 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * OMRF receives $3 million to improve diagnosis of immune system disease * The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation a four-year grant aimed at helping more easily diagnose and predict the progression of sarcoidosis, a disease of the immune system. With the $3 million grant, Courtney Montgomery, Ph.D., also hopes to better understand the   more

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, Sept. 10 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * Social Media and the Profitability of Hate: Dheepa Sundaram * Contact: Hannah Thompson | (405) 574-1362 The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma presents Dr. Dheepa Sundaram, guest speaker of the 2025 Ableson Religious Reconciliation Lecture series. Join us on September 23 rd to experience Dr. Sundaram's lecture exploring the complex relationship between social media's p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news: * * * Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on the Fatal Shooting of Charlie Kirk * Washington, DC-- Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City, on the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. "The murder of Charlie Kirk today in Utah is horrifying and evil. We send our deepest condolences to his family and those who loved  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Tulsa District issued the following news: * * * Striking a balance between nature and recreation By Stacey Reese, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District With over one million acres managed by the Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers attracting millions of visitors each year, ensuring natural habitats and recreation needs are balanced is essential for the native wildlife calling these areas home. Providing recreationa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSFR) -- The Surface Transportation Board has granted an exemption to Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad Inc., Wilburton, to extend its lease with BNSF Railway Co. Inc., Fort Worth, Texas. The exemption covers a segment of rail line that spans approximately 10.658 miles, located on BNSF's Shawnee Industrial Spur in Shawnee. This action allows Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad to continue its role as the operator of the rail line. The company is a Class III rail carrier and will continue  more