Brad and Quin begin this episode of CNTV News in downtown Sulphur, Oklahoma. On April 27, 2024, devastating tornadoes ripped through Sulphur and Marietta, leaving destruction in their wake. Despite the damage sustained by the Mahota Textiles building, business manager Bethany McCord shares how the textile company is continuing to find success. "Our roof was ripped off, we had a back garage door that was completely pushed in, but our boxes [in the storage room] were just perfectly on the shelves," Bethany recalls. "The tornado didn't stop us. We're still moving forward with plans." Those plans include moving to a temporary location nearby and launching the Legacy Collection, which highlights family history and Chickasaw stories. "We just kept moving forward and that's sort of the story of the designs. You had Chickasaw women who were removed from their homelands to a new place which, interestingly enough, is what we're doing now." To browse the new collection and support Mahota Textiles, head to MahotaTextiles.com.

The Chickasaw Nation helps launch an initiative to bolster economic recovery in Sulphur and Marietta after the April 27 storms. Over 50 businesses in the area were impacted by the severe weather and The Business Rebuild and Recovery Campaign will provide financial support as rebuilding efforts begin. To donate to the fundraising campaign, visit ChickasawFoundation.org.

Next in the episode, Governor Anoatubby leads the groundbreaking ceremony in Tupelo, Mississippi for the Chickasaw Heritage Center. This state-of-the-art facility built on a 162-acre campus will preserve and promote Chickasaw heritage and culture while enhancing tourism and economic growth in the area.

The Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival is a weeklong event featuring cultural activities, sporting events, the princess pageant and much more. The festival concludes with Governor Anoatubby's state of the nation address. To learn more about the event, go to AnnualMeeting.Chickasaw.net.

To close the episode, Brad and Quin catch up with professional diver and proud Chickasaw Kaylea Arnett. She is now part of the Red Bull World Series tour competition in cliff diving and will be competing across the globe this year. In an upcoming episode, hear more from Kaylea about her diving career.