The Ada News

07/21/2024

Pontotoc Technology Center has launched a $7.5 million workforce development program funded over five years by Oklahoma Human Services. The initiative is part of the Work Ready Oklahoma program.

07/20/2024

The (Not Quite) Ada City Open

Eight champions were crowned during the first-ever (Not Quite) Ada City Open held recently at the Ada Tennis Center.

07/20/2024

Six of the area’s most artistically advanced students from two schools attended the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain (OSAI). OSAI is an intensive two-week residential school in June that provides professional training to Oklahoma hi…

Six of the area’s most artistically advanced students from two schools attended the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain (OSAI). OSAI is an intensive two-week residential school in June

07/20/2024

A peachy good time.

07/20/2024

ADA HIGH REUNION

All Ada High Graduates are invited to the 4th annual Ada High Reunion Saturday, August 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ada Elks Lodge.

07/20/2024

Civic clubs in general are worth your time and support.

07/20/2024

This week’s featured creature -- the tree swallow -- is much less common than other swallows that we see in Oklahoma, such as cliff and barn swallows.

This week’s featured creature — the tree swallow — is much less common than other swallows that we see in Oklahoma, such as cliff and barn swallows.

07/20/2024

Murray State College names Bowling new AD

Murray State College has announced the appointment of Brandon Bowling as the new Athletic Director.

07/20/2024

City wide garage sale next weekend!!

07/20/2024

The privilege of being first and last

Once in a great while, some athlete captures my attention and I become enamored with the very heart, soul, and sinew of that person. If this Olympian doesn’t make your

07/20/2024

Winners announced from (Not Quite) Ada City Open

07/20/2024

A man was recently charged with a felony after he threw a rock at a moving vehicle.

By Randy Mitchell

07/20/2024

A Henryetta man was recently charged with a felony after he was reportedly found in possession of a pellet gun, along with illegal drugs.

07/19/2024

Former MLB great Jerry Walker passes away

07/18/2024

07/18/2024

Ada High educator named 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters recognized and honored the 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, Rachel Keith Tuesday. Rachel is a 10th — 12th Grade AP Language & Composition, Mock Trial,

07/18/2024

Ada-based General Aviation Modifications, Inc.'s new aviation gasoline powered a World War II-era medium bomber, the Douglas A-26 Invader, for the first time Wednesday.

07/18/2024

Gunter wins the gold at Junior Olympic region

Ada High track standout Gavin Gunter hasn’t slowed down this summer. and he still hasn’t lost a Discus competition in 2024.

07/18/2024

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn announced today, at the Chickasaw Nation Headquarters with Gov. Bill Anoatubby, that the USDA is making a $24.9 million grant investment to provide high-speed inte…

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn announced today, at the Chickasaw Nation Headquarters with Gov. Bill Anoatubby, that the USDA is making a $24.9 million

07/17/2024

Officer Hignite would like to speak to this individual. If you know the identity of the pictured individual Hignite can be contacted by calling 580-332-4466 or crimestoppers at 580-33-CATCH. You can also email Hignite at [email protected] Thank you for your assistance.

07/17/2024

Ada Public Library is always a blessing to kids, families and our community and this summer the programs have been excellent!

07/17/2024

London Wilson and Ron Anderson will be part of the All-State Golf matches next Monday

Ada High School girls golf coach Ron Anderson said if one flipped the pages of the dictionary to London Wilson, the definition would read something like this: Hardest worker, dedication,

07/17/2024

The Chickasaw Nation Tribal Library, 1003 Chamber Loop, Ada, Oklahoma, is hosting the annual Summer Reading Program.

07/16/2024

Law enforcement and the family of 16-year-old Isaac Byrd are searching for him after he reportedly ran away from home recently.

07/16/2024

The DeAngelis family ended up on top at the Fireball Classic.

It was a family affair at the top of the 10K standings at the 2024 Fireball Classic, held on the Fourth of July at Wintersmith Park.

07/16/2024

Five highly motivated students, who will then teach the Chickasaw language, will graduate from the Chikasha Academy Adult Immersion Program, according to Joshua D. Hinson (Lokosh), executive officer of language preservation for the Chickasaw Nation …

07/16/2024

OKLAHOMA CITY – Supporters of an effort to hike the minimum wage on Monday turned in nearly double the required number of signatures to get the issue on the ballot.

07/16/2024

MISSING PERSON: The Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate 16 year old Isaac Byrd. He is driving a 1999 dark green Toyota Tacoma truck. He is 6'2" and has dirty blonde ear length hair. He left his home in Ada, OK around 3pm on Friday 7/12/24. If you see him or have any information please contact the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Office. Please share this and help us find Isaac Byrd!

07/15/2024

The Republican National Convention kicks off this week, with delegates and officials descending on Wisconsin amid the tumult that follows a Saturday assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump as he prepares to become the GOP’s official n…

07/15/2024

The 48th Annual Stratford Peach is coming Saturday to Stratford City Park.