The Ada News

05/31/2026

Contact Justin Lewis at ECU if you would like to be a part of Ada's 4th of July Celebration at Wintersmith Park!

05/30/2026

Chickasaw citizen Mike Carrillo is a walking commercial for his latest passion in life — persuading others who suffer with diabetes that they too can beat the debilitating disease by switching to a plant-based diet.

Chickasaw citizen Mike Carrillo is a walking commercial for his latest passion in life — persuading others who suffer with diabetes that they too can beat the debilitating disease by

05/30/2026

Complementary colors often found in Chickasaw ribbon skirts were the inspiration for Scarlet Thompson’s winning entry in the Chickasaw Nation Butterfly Art Contest.

05/30/2026

This isn’t exactly how Ada High School girls basketball assistant coach Meneé Thomsen envisioned her 15 minutes of fame.

05/30/2026

Local author Kenny Wilson will make an appearance Thursday at the Ada Public Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to sign copies of his three published children’s books.

05/30/2026

PURCELL, Okla. — Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led ribbon-cutting ceremonies to dedicate the Chickasaw Nation Purcell Child Development Center, May 26, significantly expanding education opportunities for area citizens.

PURCELL — Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby led ribbon-cutting ceremonies to dedicate the Chickasaw Nation Purcell Child Development Center May 26.

05/30/2026

East Central University’ Russian Studies Program recently held its annual Dobro Slovo induction ceremony to close out the spring semester.

05/30/2026

It has been a raining off and on this week. Instead of last year's endless parade of severe thunderstorms, this week has mostly featured quiet, steady, intermittent showers.

It has been a raining off and on this week. Instead of last year’s endless parade of severe thunderstorms, this week has mostly featured quiet, steady, intermittent showers.

05/30/2026

This week's featured creature is a beautiful little bird that breeds in the Ada area, I believe.

This week’s featured creature is a beautiful little bird that breeds in the Ada area, I believe.

05/29/2026

UPDATE 4:55 p.m. According to the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Office, the girl has been found, safe and sound.

Update: some social media sources indicate this girl has been found. Watch for additional updates.

Law enforcement officers are searching for a 13-year-old girl who may have run away from home.