MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - In 1945, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians was officially recognized by the federal government, and four years later, the first official Choctaw Indian Fair was held.

CHOCTAW, Miss. (AP) — It’s a small part in a big movie, but for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, their scene in “Sinners” is a huge deal. The horror movie blockbuster, starring Michael B.

Choctaw participation in the film, though brief, has cultivated a sense of pride among tribe members. It’s a small part in a big movie, but for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, their scene in ...