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A groundbreaking ceremony was held last week in Oklahoma City for USA Softball’s new indoor training facility that will be the Choctaw Nation Fieldhouse. Photo provided | Choctaw Nation

A groundbreaking ceremony was held last week in Oklahoma City for USA Softball’s new indoor training facility that will be the Choctaw Nation Fieldhouse. Photo provided | Choctaw Nation

Choctaw Nation named official sponsor of USA Softball, secures naming rights to Choctaw Nation Fieldhouse

News Staff
Friday, September 11, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – USA Softball announced last week a landmark, nine-year partnership with Choctaw Nation, establishing the organization as an Official Partner of USA Softball and the naming rights sponsor of USA Softball’s new indoor training facility, the Choctaw Nation Fieldhouse, in Oklahoma City.
Photo provided | Choctaw Nation Look for more pieces like this selection from 2025 in the 21st Annual Choctaw Art Show through Sept. 10 at the Choctaw Cultural Center.

Photo provided | Choctaw Nation Look for more pieces like this selection from 2025 in the 21st Annual Choctaw Art Show through Sept. 10 at the Choctaw Cultural Center.

Choctaw Nation Art Show continues through Sept. 10

News Staff
Thursday, September 3, 2026
The 21st Annual Choctaw Nation Art Show opened to the public Saturday, Aug. 29 with more works by more artists than any previous year.
An egg toss was among activities during Ag Olympics at the Bryan County Free Fair last year. Children were able to see inside an Air Evac helicopter during last year’s Bryan County Free Fair.

An egg toss was among activities during Ag Olympics at the Bryan County Free Fair last year. Children were able to see inside an Air Evac helicopter during last year’s Bryan County Free Fair.

Bryan County Free Fair approaches

News Staff
Friday, August 28, 2026
The Bryan County Free Fair is scheduled for September 9th through the 12th. With the fair being only a few weeks away, it’s time to start getting your canning, quilts, crafts, vegetables and chickens ready for the county fair.
Dr. Rhonda Richards, left, dean of the John Massey School of Business, and Melissa Perrin, executive vice president and chief culture and communication officer of First United Bank, sign a partnership that will connect students with professional experience and career opportunities in banking and corporate operations. Dan Hoke | SE

Dr. Rhonda Richards, left, dean of the John Massey School of Business, and Melissa Perrin, executive vice president and chief culture and communication officer of First United Bank, sign a partnership that will connect students with professional experience and career opportunities in banking and corporate operations. Dan Hoke | SE

Southeastern, First United Bank launch FUSE program to connect students with careers

News Staff
Friday, August 21, 2026
Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s John Massey School of Business (JMSB) and First United Bank (FUB) are launching a new partnership designed to connect students with professional experience and career opportunities in banking and corporate operations.
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