Health crisis inspires launch of new business (Dr Smith Tire and Auto Clinic) – Published in the Sept. 10-16 edition of the Johnston County Sentinel

This week’s Spotlight is on Dr Smith Tire and Auto Clinic. As a couple, David and Rana Smith decided to step out in faith by opening a business.  The decision came after Rana was diagnosed with breast cancer in July of 2019. David retired from the Michelin Plant in Ardmore shortly after her diagnosis, so…

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TABC positively represents school district, community – Published in the August 20-26 edition of the Johnston County Sentinel

This week’s Member Spotlight is on the Tishomingo Athletic Booster Club (TABC). The organization is organized and operated to encourage, support, and promote sportsmanship, character, leadership, school spirit and pride in a manner that represents Tishomingo Public School and the community in a positive fashion.  This organization promotes and supports all high school sports in…

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All things old are new again, Sentinel takes over the C-D – Published in the August 13-19 edition of the Johnston County Sentinel

This week’s Member Spotlight is on the Johnston County Sentinel. The Johnston County Sentinel is the successor publication to the Johnston County Capital-Democrat, which makes it both a new and old publication. The original publication was established over 119 years ago on June 4, 1901, in Tishomingo, Indian Territory. After the death of Ray Lokey,…

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JCIA helps make Johnston County a great place to invest – Published in the Aug 6-12 edition of the Johnston County Sentinel

This week’s Member Spotlight is on the Johnston County Industrial Authority (JCIA). The organization was formed under the statute of a Title 60 Trust in 1968 and has nine voting members with three non-voting ad hoc positions. Current board members include: Mike Greenwood, Chair; Mike Vandevier, Vice Chair; Judy Huston, Secretary/Treasurer; Seigel Heffington; Troy Golden;…

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Silver+ Saturday – OG&E & Allete Clean Energy

Silver+ Saturday posts are to spotlight our members who go above and beyond to contribute to the work of the chamber through membership and sponsorships. Silver+ members make an annual investment of $500 or more; below are our Gold members that pay $1,000+ per year. Thank you for learning more about them below! During these…

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Local Simple Simon’s holds franchise first day record – Published in the July 30-Aug 5 edition of the Johnston County Sentinel

This week’s Member Spotlight is on Simple Simon’s Pizza, owned and operated by Marty & Dana Chaney. The same month she retired from teaching in 2018, Dana and Marty were approached with the opportunity to become owners of the Simple Simons Pizza in Tishomingo. She always knew that after retiring she would be working at…

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Silver+ Saturday – Murray State College & Chickasaw Nation

Silver+ Saturday posts are to spotlight our members who go above and beyond to contribute to the work of the chamber through membership and sponsorships. Silver+ members make an annual investment of $500 or more; below are our Diamond members that pay $2,500+ per year. Thank you for learning more about them below! Aggies All…

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Silver+ Saturday – Murray State College & Chickasaw Nation

Silver+ Saturday posts are to spotlight our members who go above and beyond to contribute to the work of the chamber through membership and sponsorships. Silver+ members make an annual investment of $500 or more; below are our Diamond members that pay $2,500+ per year. Thank you for learning more about them below! “Governor Kevin…

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