June Front Page
As federal support shifts, tribes continue efforts to address MMIP crisis
An update on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.
Keep readingLeadership Speaks
Chaplain’s Corner
Act of Compassion
The parable of the Good Samaritan illustrates how your compassion should extend to everybody, regardless of ideology.
Keep readingCouncil Corner
Council Meeting
James is First Language Speaker of the Month
Donna James from District 8 was recognized as First Choctaw Language Speaker of the Month.
Keep readingColley is veteran of the Month
Donald Colley, District #8, is Choctaw Nation’s May Veteran of the Month.
Keep readingPeople You Know
Obituaries
Clinton Tyler Purtell
Dr. Clinton Tyler Purtell, 50 of Stillwater, Okla., passed away…
Clarence Franklin Schornick III
Clarence “Jack” Franklin Schornick III, 74, passed away Feb. 13,…
Johnny Wayne Ishcomer
Johnny Wayne “Tomahawk” Ishcomer, 60, passed away March 24, 2026.
Sammie Kay Beshirs
Sammie Kay Beshirs, 78, passed away April 3, 2026.
Evelyn Tims
Evelyn Tims, 90, passed away Feb.11, 2026.
Jimmy D. Howard
Jimmy Dale Howard, 92, passed away Feb. 13, 2026.
Phebe Ann Harley
Phebe Ann Harley, 72, passed away March 22, 2026.
Nova Etta Walker
Nova Etta (Hankins) Walker, 80, passed away March 3, 2026.
Neal Malcolm Galloway
Neal Malcolm Galloway, 40, passed away March 13, 2026.

