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Chickasaw Hall of Fame – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby inducted five Chickasaws into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame April 17 Inductees include a distinguished war hero Wilson James Brown and Jessie Elizabeth Randolph Moore honored posthumously; Michael Keith Crossley; ‘Rena Bell Duncan; and Tobi Merritt Edwards Young were honored in ceremonies at the Ataloa Theatre on the East Central University (ECU) campus during the Chickasaw Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony accomplishments and legacies of remarkable Chickasaw citizens,” Governor Anoatubby said “Chickasaw Hall of Fame inductees are inspirations through their hard work we honor five exceptional Chickasaws who represent a range of achievements in public and military service and contributions to the Chickasaw Nation and the Chickasaw people “Their accomplishments and stories offer a glimpse into the immeasurable impact Chickasaws have had throughout history Our inductees’ stories add to the remarkable and ongoing stories of the great Chickasaw Nation,” Governor Anoatubby said Wilson Brown was a U.S. Army and Air Force Reserve veteran who served during World War II He attended Jones Academy in Hartshorne before enlisting in the U.S Army and 10 years in the Air Force Reserve He was present at D-Day plus two and entered Europe from Omaha Beach on June 8 he fought in the Ardennes region of Belgium throughout the Battle of the Bulge He was responsible for spotting German forces Brown found himself at the helm of a tank during this conflict and operated it in defense of himself and his men until he was injured His heroic actions throughout his service earned him many accolades He married the late Pauline Carpenter on March 5 Brown was a fluent Chickasaw speaker and was active in tribal affairs He represented Pontotoc County on the steering committee for the Chickasaw Nation Constitution during the 1970s and 1980s Brown was the first chairperson of the Chickasaw Community Council He was also active with Yellow Springs Methodist Church and led native hymns Brown received his General Educational Development degree and later attended Oklahoma Christian University and Seminole Junior College He was employed by Tinker Air Force Base for more than 20 years before retiring The Chickasaw Foundation launched the Wilson J Brown Memorial Scholarship for college-age Chickasaw students in 2009 his dedication to education and his contributions to the U.S Jessie Moore was the first woman elected to clerk for the Oklahoma Supreme Court and Criminal Court of Appeals to William Colville Randolph and Sarah Ann Tyson Randolph She attended school at the Randolph ranch in present-day Maysville Moore was a teacher at the Pierce Institute in 1884 and they had four children – Thomas R Sarah Moore and Carrie Imogene Moore Rockwood she became deputy clerk of the Oklahoma Supreme Court and Criminal Court of Appeals she served as assistant state commissioner of charities and corrections Moore was elected Oklahoma Supreme Court Clerk in 1926 She was the second woman in Oklahoma history elected to a state office Moore was the ex officio secretary of the bar commission oversaw disbarments and supervised the admission of attorneys to practice law in Oklahoma She served as a democratic presidential elector in 1940 and 1944 and was instrumental in the election of Franklin D Moore served as director of the Bureau of Maternity and Infancy of the state health department and leader of the first Women’s Division of the Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA) in Oklahoma County Her FERA policies were a blueprint for other emergency relief organizations She was also a charter member of the Whitebead Presbyterian Church president of the Alternate Saturday Club and active in the Eastern Star She was a member of the Chickasaw Tribal Council under Governor Douglas H she served on the board of directors for the Oklahoma Historical Society and was treasurer for 35 years Moore was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame by the Oklahoma Memorial Association in 1937 Mike Crossley is a record-breaking baseball and softball coach with more than 1,898 career wins He is the son of Lee and Nina (Frazier) Crossley He is a former baseball player for Del City High School where he graduated as an all-state athlete in 1979 Crossley went on to play for Rose State College and Oklahoma City University Crossley began his more than 40-year career as an educator and coach for the Newcastle baseball and softball teams His accomplishments include three Oklahoma 4A fast-pitch softball state championships and 36 trips to the state tournament He was inducted into the Oklahoma High School Fast-Pitch Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2006 and Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2021 Crossley became the state record holder in September 2024 for the most wins in Oklahoma high school fast-pitch softball He surpassed the previous 1,140-career win record Crossley was named head coach of the Newcastle baseball and fast-pitch softball teams he won the Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association Rookie Coach of the Year and The Oklahoman’s Little All-City Baseball Coach of the Year Crossley was awarded Newcastle Middle School Teacher of the Year He is a four-time Daily Oklahoman Fast-pitch Coach of the Year Crossley was honored with Oklahoma Fast-Pitch Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 2006 He received the Michele Smith Outstanding Coach of the Year Award presented by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame twice Crossley retired from teaching and coaching boys’ baseball but continues to coach the Newcastle fast-pitch softball team ‘Rena Bell Duncan served as a Chickasaw Nation legislator for the Panola District for 15 years she is the daughter of Chickasaw Hall of Fame member Sally Grinslade Bell and Lt after living in many states as the child of a military parent her mother taught her of their family and how they impacted Chickasaw history She began accompanying her mother to meetings of the Chickasaw/Choctaw alliance in the early 1980s Duncan was first elected to the Chickasaw Nation Tribal Legislature in 1983 She chaired several committees and was instrumental in the formation of the cultural and historic preservation committee She was also the first woman legislative secretary and chaired the reapportionment health and economic development committees She served as co-chair of the cultural preservation committee for the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes Duncan was also appointed by Governor Bill Anoatubby as the Chickasaw alternate tribal representative to the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) She was chosen to serve as NCAI Muscogee Area Vice President by all of the tribes She was honored alongside five other Chickasaw Nation legislators at a women’s tribal leaders reception sponsored by the Women of the Oklahoma Senate in 1992 She served as Chickasaw Nation Director of Cultural Resources and as tribal historic preservation officer She was instrumental in identifying a site for the repatriation of ancestral artifacts and remains on the Natchez Trace Parkway Duncan continues to advocate for the protection of sacred and significant tribal sites in Oklahoma and the historic Chickasaw Homeland 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren an advocate for civic engagement and the first enrolled member of a First American tribe to serve as a law clerk for the U.S She graduated from The George Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts before earning a Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2003 Young has more than 25 years of experience in law and government She began her career as the youngest press secretary on Capitol Hill working for Oklahoma Rep She has served in each branch of the federal government Bush named Young to be associate counsel to the president after she served as a deputy associate counsel in the White House Counsel’s office Young also served as general counsel of the George W She served as a trial attorney and counsel in the Civil Rights Division of the U.S delegate to the United Nations Convention Against Torture and the United Nations Civil and Human Rights convenings in Geneva Supreme Court clerk for the 2018-2019 term by Justice Neil Gorsuch Young is now in the technology industry and serves as the chair of the nominating and governance committee on the Halliburton Board of Directors She is the co-chair of the Women’s Democracy Network for the International Republican Institute (IRI) Young is a board member for the Chamber of Commerce U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) and U.S Young was honored with the Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Woman of the Year Award for her significant contributions to the Chickasaw Nation the Chickasaw Hall of Fame has honored Chickasaw citizens who have made a profound impact on the Chickasaw Nation Chickasaw people and the greater community Chickasaws from a variety of fields and professions have been inducted for their significant achievements and contributions The Aaholiitobli’ Honor Garden at the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur commemorates each member of the Chickasaw Hall of Fame Their influence leaves a lasting mark on the rich legacy of the Chickasaw people Induction into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed upon citizens of the Chickasaw Nation To learn more about the 2025 Chickasaw Hall of Fame inductees and view the ceremony, visit HOF.Chickasaw.net OK (KOKH) — Due to preexisting soil saturation and recent rainfall waterways in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area and surrounding regions are experiencing high water levels The Arbuckle Master Conservancy has halted water releases from Arbuckle Lake because of the swollen Washita River Officials stated that all runoff from the recent rains Officials say they are monitoring all other flood-prone areas Updated information will be provided as necessary Hall of Fame April 17 at Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center – Five Chickasaws have been selected for induction into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame April 17 a pioneering attorney and a dedicated legal scholar Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby will lead induction ceremonies comprise the 2025 class of the Chickasaw Hall of Fame the highest honor the Chickasaw Nation bestows Brown and Moore will be inducted posthumously The Chickasaw Hall of Fame ceremony will be 6 p.m. in the Ataloa Theatre on the East Central University campus The event will also be livestreamed at HOF.Chickasaw.net and the Chickasaw Nation Facebook page Army and Air Force Reserve veteran who served during World War II He was present at D-Day plus two and entered Europe from Omaha Beach Brown fought in the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium and was responsible for preventing his platoon from ambush He earned many accolades including the American Campaign medal He was also a fluent Chickasaw speaker and was active in tribal affairs Mike Crossley is a record-breaking coach with more than 1,898 career wins His accomplishments include three Oklahoma 4A state championships and 36 trips to the state tournament He has also been inducted into the Oklahoma High School Fast-Pitch Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame and Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Crossley received the Michele Smith Outstanding Coach of the Year award He has also been named Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association Rookie Coach of the Year Little All-City Baseball Coach of the Year Newcastle Middle School Teacher of the Year and Oklahoma Fast-Pitch Coaches Association Coach of the Year ‘Rena Bell Duncan served as a Chickasaw Nation legislator for 15 years She was first elected to the Chickasaw Nation Tribal Legislature in 1983 Other committees she chaired include the reapportionment She also served as Chickasaw Nation Director of Cultural Resources and as a historic preservation officer Duncan continues to advocate for the protection of sacred and significant tribal sites in Oklahoma and the Chickasaw Homeland She became deputy clerk of the Oklahoma Supreme Court in 1914 and was elected clerk in 1926 the second woman in Oklahoma history elected to a state office She was a member of the Chickasaw Tribal Council and on the board of directors for the Oklahoma Historical Society She was instrumental in the election of Franklin D serving as a democratic presidential elector She has more than 25 years of experience in law and government and began her career as the youngest press secretary on Capitol Hill Bush named Young to be associate counsel to the president In 2018 she was appointed to clerk for U.S Young was honored with the Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Woman of the Year Award in 2022 For more information on the Chickasaw Hall of Fame, visit HOF.Chickasaw.net Eligible Chickasaw elders can receive a $250 annually to purchase clothes Applications for the elders clothing grant are accepted January 1-Dec Eligible Chickasaw elders receive a nonreloadable $250 Visa gift card to purchase clothes Funding is provided once per year and can be used for clothing purchases only Online submissions will receive processing priority Mailed applications may take additional time to process Qualifying applicants will be notified with an award letter via the U.S A nonreloadable Visa card will be issued by mail Inter-Tribal Council passes resolutions supporting Oklahoma forestry department from left: Muscogee Nation Principal Chief David Hill Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton and Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Chief Lewis Johnson – The Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Civilized Tribes passed a resolution to advance the name and support of Rear Adm Travis Watts for Director of the Indian Health Service at its quarterly meeting April 11 at WinStar World Casino and Resort “The Indian Health Service provides public health and community health care to more than 2.6 million American Indians and Alaska Natives in hospitals and other health settings throughout Indian Country,” the resolution reads Watts worked in the early 1990s as a clinical pharmacist for IHS which began his career with the organization A member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Watts has earned numerous awards for his service to Indian Health Service including the USPHS Outstanding and Distinguished Service Medals Brands - Clinical Pharmacist of the Year Award and multiple IHS Director’s Awards “...under his tenure as Area Director the Oklahoma City Area maintains among the lowest vacancy rates in the Indian Health Service and fosters exceptional partnerships with the Tribes of the Area...” Watts has regularly attended ITC meetings as Director of the Oklahoma City Area IHS The resolution says the ITC believes Watts “is a dedicated Indian leader and has exceptional experience and ability to deliver quality healthcare to Indian Country.” The ITC passed seven resolutions at its quarterly meeting Chickasaw Nation celebrates Women’s History Month Lauryn Watkins is finishing her first year at the University of Oklahoma as a member of the OU Pom Squad Lauryn Watkins dances into University of Oklahoma Pom Squad who instilled in all her children the importance of chasing their dreams Watkins embraced dance as more than just an interest – it became a top priority “I wanted to focus on dance,” Watkins said “That’s what I really enjoyed.” extracurricular activities took a back seat for Watkins at a very young age when she was diagnosed with childhood leukemia Pre-B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is a fast-growing cancer primarily affecting bone marrow ALL leads to an overproduction of lymphocytes “These immature white blood cells are referred to as ‘blast cells’ which never fully develop to fulfill their purpose of fighting infection properly,” Watkins said This leukemia can also impact red blood cells and platelets which often leads to disruptions in normal blood function Symptoms often include unexplainable fever extreme fatigue and easy bruising or bleeding Watkins’ symptoms began when she was only 4 years old mysterious fevers that would spike to nearly 103 degrees but would only last for a few hours,” Watkins said “They would disappear just as quickly as they’d arrived.” also recalled feeling leg pain near the area above her left knee before diagnosis “I remember one day when I was at preschool and I couldn’t walk on it,” Watkins said and I just grabbed the table because I couldn’t move.” Watkins met with specialists at OU Children’s Hospital where her unexplainable symptoms became a diagnosis with a treatment plan “My treatment plan involved intensive chemotherapy administered in three phases: induction plus additional proactive measures to prevent the spread of leukemia to my central nervous system,” Watkins said Watkins received her final spinal tap and bone marrow aspirate June 6 she received her last dose of chemotherapy Four years of rigorous medical care had ended “The first year post-treatment has the highest percentage risk of relapse so I had to continue to be closely monitored,” Watkins said “I think my family all held their breath for that entire year hoping praying and believing cancer would not destroy their hearts again.” Watkins is still in remission and thankful every day She said the experience opened her up to the idea of pursuing a career in science “There is no doubt cancer has had a huge impact on my life,” Watkins said I am pursuing a degree in the medical field.” Watkins is currently enrolled as a freshman at the University of Oklahoma (OU) She is studying biology and hopes to be accepted into medical school after graduation Watkin’s extracurricular activities also keep her busy She is a member of the OU Chi Omega chapter teaches a hip-hop class to children at a local dance studio and is a member of the OU Pom Squad “My favorite part about pom squad has been the friends I’ve made,” Watkins said “I couldn’t imagine my life without them now.” Watkins said committing to the responsibilities attached to being a member of the OU Pom Squad has been challenging but her time on the Cougann dance team at Ada High School prepared her for the task “Being a Cougann was an amazing part of high school,” Watkins said and it really sparked my interest in college pom.” Watkins said she competed for a spot on the OU Pom Squad during the second semester of her senior year of high school The OU Pom Squad has historically consisted of 18 to 26 members although several girls try out for the team each year Members are expected to perform in categories such as jazz and hip-hop while also having proper gymnastics training Watkins said she has loved the transition from performing at high school football games to collegiate games I have done dance for a while and performed in front of a lot of people but this was on a whole new level,” she said describing her first performance at an OU home football game in 2024 This is such a cool experience I get to be a part of.” She said her battle with ALL helped her become the confident “I think my experience with childhood cancer definitely has made me stronger in a sense where I know God’s going to carry me through anything,” Watkins said I think that’s a huge part of what makes me who I am.” Watkins said she was thankful to the Chickasaw Nation for its involvement in her treatment process “The Chickasaw Nation saved my life and helped my family tremendously throughout my treatment,” Watkins said Watkins said she continues to utilize Chickasaw Nation programs and services and she hopes to one day give back to her tribe “The Chickasaw Nation has always made a positive impact on my life,” she said “I was born at the Carl Albert hospital received most of my health care at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center received incentives for making good grades throughout school and grants for clothing and extracurricular activities They’ve provided scholarships to help fund my undergraduate (degree) It’s my desire to one day work for the Chickasaw Nation as a physician to help repay all that my tribe has done for me.” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced that he has secured the first of many provisions to come that will benefit Oklahomans affected by tornadoes in 2024 Congressman Tom Cole has secured $25.97 million for the Chickasaw National Recreation Area through the National Park Service This funding will be used to repair tornado damage including maintenance buildings this will help with improving the safety and security of the infrastructure and fences surrounding the area as well as cover the relocation of the bison herd and make new and existing structures more resilient and leaving local communities in complete despair As an Oklahoman whose constituents faced a multitude of tornadoes in 2024 this is a reality that I know too well,” said Congressman Cole “I am so proud and relieved to have secured much-needed assistance for the Chickasaw National Recreation Area as they begin to rebuild and navigate a way forward it is paramount that American dollars are going to help the American people.” “This disaster supplemental funding is essential to restoring the Chickasaw National Recreation Area ensuring that future generations can experience its natural beauty and cultural significance This vital support strengthens our commitment to preserving both the land and the legacy of the National Park Service (NPS) mission,” said Devon Bradley Stay tuned for more announcements to be made by Congressman Tom Cole regarding the availability of upcoming funds secured for other areas in Oklahoma’s Fourth District affected by the tornadoes E-mail Me The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Chickasaw Police Department to assist with a shooting involving three people Two other males were injured during the shooting however their names are not being released at this time One is listed in critical condition and the other was treated and released MCSO Detectives interviewed several witnesses on the scene at the time of the shooting and they were brought to MCSO Administration Building for questioning Witnesses who were in the apartment on the morning of January 26 stated Noah Jones entered the apartment with two handguns and opened fire without warning One person returns fire at Jones killing him at the scene There were two males who were with Jones as he was entering the apartment and they fled the scene when the shooting began MCSO Detectives are continuing to investigate this shooting and is searching for the identity of the two males who accompanied JONES to the apartment If anyone has any information about this crime or the identity of the two males with JONES please contact Mobile County Sheriff’s Office 251-574-8633 The guns pictured were found inside the apartment at Oak Garden the investigation is still ongoing and will be presented to a Grand Jury Multiple agencies have responded to Oak Garden Apartment Homes in Chickasaw The Mobile County Sheriff's Office was called to 400 Garden Lane Oak Garden Apartments in Chickasaw to assist Chickasaw Police Department with a shooting involving three people One of the two taken to hospital is listed in critical condition and the other person fled the hospital but was captured by Mobile Police Department MCSO Detectives will interview the person who fled the hospital and was captured by MPD Authorities do not know how many people were involved in the shooting and are asking if anyone has information to please call 251-574-8633 (WPMI) — Investigators believe a Mobile woman reported missing in 2021 was found Thursday in Chickasaw Creek Crews on Highway 43 pulled a white Chevy Trailblazer out of the water near the boat launch at William Brooks Park Police believe Helen Ward's body was inside A local angler with newly installed sonar on his boat first made the discovery I'm glad some family gets some closure for the person who might have been missing," said Wes Clements Clements was fishing Wednesday afternoon when his Garmin LiveScope Sonar showed a clear image of a vehicle 32 feet underwater near the bridge "I've been through that bridge probably a thousand times I was able to see what looked like a slight hump you just think it's just a part of the bridge And so once I got that live scope system installed I'm going to go out there and just scan the pilings for some fish and end up finding the car," said Clements Police were notified and made the grim confirmation there was a woman's body inside It's the same SUV Helen Ward was last seen driving when the 36-year-old was reported missing Mobile Police asked for the public's help finding Ward in April 2021 "It is believed that the driver did drive into the water whatever led her to do that is unclear at this point no foul play is expected," said MPD spokesperson Blake Brown Brown says Ward's family has been notified By : Kathryn McNutt//The Journal Record//February 24 Bill Anoatubby interviews with media representatives at the opening of the $400 million OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark in Oklahoma City How Chickasaw Tribe opened $400M OKANA resort on budget Tulsa’s tech momentum grows with Midcon VC Summit new hubs and major investments in aerospace and innovatio[...] but Oklahoma owners face rising tariffs and inflation ahead of National [...] Cleveland County has launched a new economic development coalition to drive regional growth A film based on the Oklahoma City bombing and a rezoning plan for a new urban nature preserve were both approv[...] 7 Brew is bringing its first drive-thru coffee stand to Norman set to open later this summer at 2218 W Main S[...] The Chickasaw Nation Department of Health’s Ada Medical Center surgery team has been recognized for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2023 Chickasaw Nation Medical Center is one of 77 out of 600 hospitals to be commended by the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) for doing so Secretary of Health for the Chickasaw Nation “It speaks highly of our staff in a lot of areas to be ranked against all other hospitals in the country that are participating in this improvement initiative and come out in the top 10%,” Grim said “We are very proud of the people involved I appreciate them for what they do every day to take care of our people you sometimes start getting those awards,” he said Grim said not every hospital puts itself in the position of asking for the close surgical care scrutiny required in earning an ACS NSQIP commendation I think it is important to point that out,” he said What we are doing is allowing our care to be transparent in all our outcomes and letting ACS NSQIP compare us against all the other hospitals in the nation that participate leadership and surgical team’s willingness to do this demonstrates our commitment to quality.” ACS NSQIP-participating hospitals are required to track outcomes of inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures Outcomes are then analyzed by the American College of Surgeons and reported back to hospitals These results inform patient safety initiatives within the hospital and impact the quality of surgical care Grim said the award points to more than just the efforts of those in the operating room is the medical center’s team charged with keeping track of the metrics involved in charting progress We have staff assigned who take the time to get all the data in a format that NSQIP requires We have internal dashboards and scorecards to help us track the data and keep a very close eye on them The data is reported to all the people involved we can look close to find out what is going on,” Grim said “We commend all ACS NSQIP-participating hospitals because they have committed to using high-quality data to improve the surgical care of their patients,” said Clifford Y director of the ACS Division of Research and Optimal Patient Care “The Meritorious hospitals go a step further – not only do they use the data effectively they also have the results to prove they are achieving optimal patient outcomes,” Ko said The recognition program commends CNDH for achieving a meritorious composite score in the “All Cases” category Outcomes in eight clinical areas were evaluated cardiac (cardiac arrest ad myocardial infarction) surgical site infection (superficial incisional SSI organ/space SSI) and urinary tract infection CNDH submitted at least one case in each of the 2021 though only performance in calendar year 2023 was evaluated for the 2023 Meritorious list Grim said Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby’s support has been invaluable in helping the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health be successful “Governor Anoatubby has created a great organizational culture here at the Chickasaw Nation We at the department of health have built upon the organizational structure to improve the quality of care we are providing across our whole system “Governor Anoatubby’s support for this health system since I’ve been here is unwavering He wants to see us continue to improve and provide higher quality of care and more services care “We appreciate his support in all the things we do,” he said Contact: Public Affairs www.nps.gov Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go A LOCALLY OWNED NEWSPAPER DEDICATED TO THE SERVICE OF GOD AND MANKIND. uses an artist's rendering to point out the details of the Chickasaw Heritage Center that is under construction in Tupelo points toward the area of land where the Chickasaw Heritage Center will be built as dirt work continues on the site just west of the Chickasaw Village Site at the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tupelo the much-anticipated and long-awaited Chickasaw Heritage Center will open telling the story of the Chickasaw Nation through the perspective of its people The center represents the "journey home" for the Chickasaw and 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has been sent to the email address listed on your account By Kim Lanier-HuntPublished: Mar. 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM CSTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Chickasaw man remained in the Mobile County Metro Jail Wednesday after he allegedly tried to rob a Mobile bank Monday morning Monday to the PNC Bank at 2901 Springhill Ave Authorities said 28-year-old Montreal Anderson had approached a teller with a note demanding money Anderson faces a charge of first-degree robbery His next court appearance is slated for next Monday