The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has been recognized as one of 84 economic development organizations accredited by International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO). The Choctaw Nation is the first Native American tribe to receive this accreditation.

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HUGO — Members of the Hugo city council, acting in their capacity as members of the Hugo Municipal Authority… heard numerous comments at their Tuesday, Dec. 17 meeting concerning a proposed sale of surplus city water to the City of Altus, Okla.

• Through the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation’s America the Beautiful Challenge; The 61 new grants announced will support landscape-scale conservation projects across 42 states, three U.S. territories, and 19 Tribal and Native Nations

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is looking for a qualified collegiate student to join the Executive Office throughout the summer. This individual will be responsible for promoting ODAFF through written and digital communications, assisting with planning and executing events, conducting projects related to government relations and legislative changes impacting the agency, and completing goals set forth by the Executive Office.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) is accepting applications for the 2025 USDA E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program. These fellowships introduce faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Hispanic- Serving School Districts to the vast array of USDA resources available to them. The fellowships take place during the summer of 2025, and applications are due by March 6, 2025.

The holiday season can be particularly difficult for those who have lost a loved one. For those facing the first Christmas, the umpteenth Christmas spending the season without a love one can be difficult.

Each year, Oklahoma Human Services collaborates with a host of community organizations across the state to bring hope and a happy holiday season to children and families involved with the child welfare system. The holidays are a special time full of wonder and joy, and it’s important that children feel the magic of the season no matter their circumstances.