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75th annual Choctaw Indian Fair opens today

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Today is the opening day of the 75th annual Choctaw Indian Fair. While gates opened at 3pm today, gates open at 11am until 1am on Wednesday and Thursday, then 10am until 1am on Friday and Saturday. Visitors can expect carnival …

Muscogee Nation Lighthorse PD: Choctaw man missing since 2022 found, reunited with family

The Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police Department said a Choctaw Nation citizen who had been missing since October of 2022 has been found and safely reunited with his family. Derek Alan Reese had been last seen in Mounds on or around Oct. 1, 2022. The …

Choctaw Nation Chief Reflects on the Impact of McGirt Ruling, Five Years Later

Details By Chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Gary Batton July 08, 2025 It has been five years since the July 9, 2020, ruling that the U.S. Supreme Court handed down in the case of McGirt v. Oklahoma – a generational win for Native American rights. …

75th annual Choctaw Indian Fair opens today

Freedmen Urge Choctaw Protection

Descendants of Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes Association (DF5CTA) sent United States Secretary of Interior Burgum a letter seeking Choctaw freedmen treaty rights protection. “The letter was sent to stress U.S. government requirements to enforce …

Native American Crafts workshop set

A Native American crafts workshop to be held at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum Saturday, July 12, from 2- 4 p.m. The event will be interactive, with four Native American tradition bearers their cultural knowledge. …

Why do some people put tomatoes in their gumbo? Curious Louisiana investigates.

Baton Rouge native Leea Russell was surprised to be contacted about the question she asked Curious Louisiana to answer: "Why do some people put tomatoes in their gumbo?" That's because Russell didn't actually submit it. She did ask the …

Louisiana Folklife Center hosts Native American crafts workshop

<p>NATCHITOCHES, La. (<a href="http://ktalnews.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">KTAL/KMSS</a>) — To honor the contributions Native Americans played in the origins of Louisiana, …

Three patients in critical condition in Oklahoma after Choctaw Nation fireworks fire

Three of the people hurt in a fireworks fire on the Choctaw Nation Capitol Grounds in Oklahoma on Wednesday are in critical condition, according to Mike Woodruff, Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Chief of Police.Employees of a fireworks company were delivering …

Tribal Members Share Memories as Choctaw Indian Fair Celebrates Diamond Anniversary

In centuries past, ancestors of the modern-day Choctaws in what is today the state of Mississippi gathered in the late summer season to celebrate the ripening of the corn, indicating that harvest season was approaching. This ceremony was called the Green …

Mississippi College researchers seek best practices to preserve, revitalize native Choctaw language

Children attending the Choctaw Expressions event at Mississippi College last spring received a lesson on Choctaw vocabulary. MC is studying the K-12 teaching methods of the Choctaw language and Choctaw culture in the MBCI’s Choctaw Language Program to help …

Nichols vows to stop prosecuting crimes committed by Indians

Under an agreement publicly released this week, Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols, a Democrat, has promised that Tulsa police and municipal courts will no longer pursue charges against any alleged criminal who is a member of any of the more than 500 American …

Native Creative: The Broad to hold several events over the coming months

“Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me” features vibrant paintings, sculptures and murals inspired in part by the artist’s Mississippi Choctaw/Cherokee descent. On exhibit at The Broad through Sept. 28, the museum will also celebrate a variety …

UNLV positions itself as tribal industry training ground

Monday, July 7, 2025 | 2 a.m. UNLV is partnering with several colleges serving primarily Native American students to prepare graduates for careers in the tribal gaming and hospitality industries. The university’s William F. Harrah College of Hospitality …

Tribal Nations Build Sovereignty Through Broadband Infrastructure, Panelists Say

WASHINGTON, July 4, 2025 – Open-access networks are actually a great fit for broadband projects on tribal lands, according to panelists involved in such projects. Speaking at a Broadband Breakfast Live Online event on June 11, tribal nations across the …

From one island to another, Whidbey residents organize peace gathering

Two South Whidbey residents are helping to organize a unique cross-cultural exchange in Ireland this month. Clinton artist Melissa Koch and her partner Jamen Shively are founding partners for Kindred Spirits Ireland, which is hosting a world peace …

Honoring the unsung heroes: A monument to the Navajo code talkers rises in Utah

WEST VALLEY CITY — As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, a new monument in West Valley City is quietly taking shape — one that honors a group of Native American heroes whose contributions were once shrouded in secrecy: the Navajo code talkers …

High court says no tax exemption for tribal citizens

OKLAHOMA CITY – On July 1, the Oklahoma Supreme Court rejected an attempt to exempt tribal citizens living and working within their own reservations from personal state income taxes. The 6-3 opinion supported the Oklahoma Tax Commission’s fall 2022 …

Chapel Hart's Danica Hart Speaks Out

POPULARVILLE - Tensions rise within Mississippi’s country trio Chapel Hart, lead singer Danica Hart takes to Facebook with emotional claims and a call for unity. In a now-deleted July 1st Facebook post, Hart said she felt unsafe and was being pushed out of …

Lemay unveils The Gold—A World-Class Destination Redefining Luxury Leisure and Dining in Khobar

The Gold, which began construction in April 2025, will soon establish itself as a new luxury lifestyle hub in Saudi Arabia. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lemay is proud to tell the story of The Gold through the design …

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Zhang Zhehan Unveils Third Album ‘Scavenger,’ Graces Cover of Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam

Zhang Zhehan’s Latest Album and Fashion Milestone Signal Rising International Prominence VIETNAM, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actor and singer Zhang Zhehan has officially released his third physical album, "Scavenger". At the …

PULSAR ACQUIRES LETHAL GAMING GEAR TO EXPAND PREMIUM MOUSEPAD PORTFOLIO AND BOLSTER NORTH AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE

Strategic acquisition strengthens Pulsar’s U.S. operations, forming Puslar Americas Inc., and brings Lethal’s acclaimed mousepads under the Pulsar brand. SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pulsar Gaming Gears (AplusX Inc.), a …

Healthy Horizons and Partners Invest in Family-Friendly Workplaces with $20,000 Lactation Room Giveaway

Healthy Horizons Honors Wildtype, Dscout, Tang+Company, and Montefiore Nyack Hospital for Commitment to Supporting Working Mothers SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Healthy Horizons, the trailblazer in …

Accurate Backflow & Plumbing Reaches 29-Year Milestone in Providing Plumbing and Water Safety Solutions

Since 1996, Accurate Backflow & Plumbing has expanded services to meet the growing plumbing needs of Bradenton residents. BRADENTON, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Accurate Backflow & Plumbing, proudly serving the …

Florida's 2025 Hurricane Season Means Planning for Senior Safety

After Texas Floods, What Steps Should Seniors Take To Be Hurricane Safe? PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The devastating flooding in Texas has caused recent concerns about hurricane preparedness. At …

Juan Valdez® Becomes Official Coffee of the LA Rams

Green Coffee Company and Los Angeles Rams Announce New Multi-Year Partnership to Make Juan Valdez® the Official Coffee of the Rams MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Green Coffee Company and the Los Angeles Rams …

HotelCheckin18Plus.com Relaunches to Help 18–21 Travelers Book Hotels with Ease

HotelCheckin18Plus.com unveils a redesigned site to help 18–21-year-olds easily find U.S. hotels that allow under-21 check-in, with mobile-friendly features. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HotelCheckin18Plus.com, …

Charleston Competition Announces 2025 Summer Finalists

An International Celebration of Musical Expression CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Charleston International Music Competition is proud to announce the finalists of the 2025 Summer Music Competition. This …

Prepare for a Jam-Packed Blockbuster Summer Movie Season

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Whether it’s pulse-pounding dinosaurs on Isla Nublar in Jurassic World: Rebirth, high velocity action on the track at a Formula One Grand Prix in F1, or watching the Man of …

Yala Greek Ice Cream Makes U.S. Debut on National Ice Cream Day

Greek American founder rooted in D.C. and Baltimore opens America’s first authentic Greek ice cream shop in Georgetown WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This summer, Washington, DC will make history as the first U …

Takeaways from the 2025 Amish Furniture Shows

Every Spring and Fall Season Amish craftsmen from all around Ohio and Indiana gather at major shows to exhibit their latest furniture sets and styles. PLAIN CITY, OH, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Every spring and fall season …

Military Branches Battled for Victory in Event Hosted by New Orleans Saints and Dudley DeBosier

The New Orleans Saints and Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers concluded their Battle of the Branches military competition on July 1. NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New Orleans Saints and Dudley DeBosier Injury …

Triumph Therapeutics Releases Report on Causes & Treatments for Excessive Drooling in Toddlers

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Triumph Therapeutics, a leading DC pediatric rehabilitation therapy clinic, today unveiled a comprehensive report - “Speech Therapy for Excessive Drooling in Toddlers” - detailing …

Authors Blue Saffire, Ken Webb, JB Yanni and Scott Mariani Featured in Exclusive Interviews by Top London Magazines

Acclaimed authors share insights, inspirations, and exclusive stories in the latest issue of London's top literature magazines. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The literary world shines brightly in the latest issue of …

Affordable, High-Quality Orthodontic Care: Cheap Braces for Adults Available from Exeter Smiles in Reading

Traditional braces from Exeter Smiles in Reading offer adults an effective and budget-friendly path to a straighter smile. READING, PA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adults in Reading looking for a confident, healthier smile …

America’s Home Link Launches: A Revolutionary Platform Uniting Homebuyers, Realtors, and Service Pros Under One Roof

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today marks the official launch of www.americashomelink.com, an ambitious new platform that is redefining how Americans find, buy, sell, and care for their homes. Designed as …

La Artista JoCa Presenta "Little Miss / Trauma Miss" Exposición Individual en Galería Manifesto

JoCa, una artista española, utiliza la estética 'glitch' para exponer el daño psicológico de los concursos de belleza infantiles GUADALAJARA, JALISCO, MEXICO, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- La artista española JoCa anuncia su …

Jolly Cannabis Heads to Las Vegas for CHAMPS Summer 2025 - BOOTH #1164

Jolly Cannabis: Trusted by Retailers. Loved by Consumers. Built to Last. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After a powerful showing in Chicago, Jolly Cannabis is gearing up to bring the heat to Las Vegas at the …