The Ada News

11/06/2025

Ada set for high-stakes district clash at Sallisaw

Fans of the Ada High School football team will have to pull double duty in Week 10.

11/05/2025

Cougars’ white helmets pay tribute to Ada football tradition

The Ada High School football team has worn snazzy white helmets over the latter part of the season to honor past Cougar players and teams.

11/05/2025

11/04/2025

Mercy Hospital Ada caregivers and others are volunteering for a “Feed the Funnel” event to pack 40,000 shelf-stable meal kits for food-insecure members of our community.

11/03/2025

Attention TEACHERS!! Halloween is behind us, let's get those "How to Cook a Turkey" recipes GOING!!!!! Share- share -share

11/01/2025

Garage Sale posting! Today only!

10/31/2025

Remembering Joe Landrum — A Main Street Legacy
Our Ada Main Street community is deeply saddened by the passing of Joe Landrum, a beloved member of our downtown family and a true Main Street icon.

Joe began his career on Main Street as a college student working at Black’s Men’s Wear for Ronald and Elizabeth Black. After Mr. Black’s passing in 1971, Joe purchased the store and faithfully carried on its legacy for decades — continuing to serve Ada with the same dedication and professionalism.

Black’s Men’s and Ladies’ Wear, a downtown staple since 1951, has clothed generations of Ada residents with timeless quality and style. Joe’s commitment to excellence made his store a trusted part of our community for over 60 years.

Joe and his wife Brenda were married for 55 years, raised their family in Ada, and were unwavering supporters of Main Street. Brenda, along with her dear friend Barbie Moon, helped launch Ada’s very first Christmas Light Parade in the early 1980s — a tradition that still lights up our town today.

Earlier this fall, Ada Main Street had asked Joe and Brenda to serve as our 2025 Christmas Parade Grand Marshals, an honor they graciously accepted. Though we hadn’t yet had the chance to share the news publicly, we are deeply grateful to have expressed our appreciation to them for their decades of love, service, and community spirit.

We are honored to celebrate Joe’s life and legacy on Main Street, where his presence and kindness will never be forgotten.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Brenda and the entire Landrum family. ❤️

10/28/2025

The Ada City Council passed an ordinance Monday during a public hearing to annex land in the Latta area, despite opposition from many people in attendance.

10/27/2025

Ada Main Street's Halloween on Main 7 of 7 pages.

10/27/2025

Ada Main Street's Halloween on Main 6 of 7 pages.

10/27/2025

Ada Main Street's Halloween on Main 5 of 7 pages.