ADA, Oklahoma, Aug. 7 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * ARTesian Gallery & Studios: A center for Chickasaw and other First American artists * SULPHUR, Okla. -The ARTesian Gallery & Studios is a central hub for Chickasaw and other First American artists to share their work and stories with the public. The ARTesian Gallery is featuring "Statements in Color," an exhibit by Chickasaw Hall of Fame artist Paul "Lance" S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Boys & Girls Clubs Honor Military Youth * Yesterday in the nation's capital, five young Americans from across the War Department were honored as finalists during the Boys & Girls Clubs of America's 2026 National Military Youth of the Year celebration, and one walked away with the honor and the opportunity to compete at the next level. Stephen B. Simmons, deputy assistant secretary of defense for military commu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System is seeking public comment on an application from American Exchange Co. of Henryetta, Oklahoma, to become a bank holding company by acquiring American Exchange Bank in Henryetta. The application was submitted under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, Regulation Y and other applicable statutes and regulations governing bank holding company formations, acquisitions and mergers. The public portion of the application and related filings are  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following letter to Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 27, 2026 The Honorable Glen Mulready Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner 400 NE 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Glen.Mulready@oid.ok.gov Re: Release of examination report Dear Commissioner Mulready: As you are aware, in your tenure as Oklahoma's Insurance Commissioner, insurance c  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 7 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Stage Set for OU University Theatre 2026-2027 Season * NORMAN, OKLA. - From a world-staged opera premiere to Shakespeare's final solo play, the University of Oklahoma's 2026-27 University Theatre season will offer audiences nine productions spanning musical theater, opera, dance and drama. The season opens Sept. 25 with the Broadway musical The Pajama Game and ends May 2 with Shakespeare's The Tempest. P  more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Aug. 8 -- The Army Space and Missile Defense Command issued the following news on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * USASMDC announces winners of 2026 Best Squad Competition FORT BLISS, Texas - The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command has named the winners of its 2026 Best Squad Competition held at Fort Bliss, Texas, July 28-31. The 1st Space Brigade, headquartered at Fort Carson, Colorado, won the title of USASMDC Best Squad after four days of grueling events that tested  more