Ardmore Leader

08/02/2026

 The Friday, July 31, Ardmore Leader newsletter is now available for pick up at select local businesses OR you can join our subscriber list and receive the weekly newsletter FREE in your inbox!
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07/28/2026

Looking for retired firefighters!

Firefighters who retired from Ardmore Fire Department are invited to sign the book in an effort to preserve department history

07/27/2026

Check out what’s coming up on the August ballots!

Initiatives, referendums and legislative referendums are filed with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. When a State Question qualifies to be on the ballot, the Secretary of State notifies the State

07/26/2026

 The Friday, July 24, Ardmore Leader newsletter is now available for pick up at select local businesses OR you can join our subscriber list and receive the weekly newsletter FREE in your inbox!
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07/23/2026

Obituaries:

Funeral services for Michael Earl “Mike” Summers will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the First Christian Church, 1215 M Street NE, Ardmore, Oklahoma, with Vicki

07/17/2026

Plainview school board members on Wednesday approved well over $230,000 worth of spending, including over $18,000 for unexpected costs with an elementary school floor.

07/12/2026

 The Friday, July 10, Ardmore Leader newsletter is now available for pick up at select local businesses OR you can join our subscriber list and receive the weekly newsletter FREE in your inbox!
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07/04/2026

 The Friday, July 3, Ardmore Leader newsletter is now available for pick up at select local businesses OR you can join our subscriber list and receive the weekly newsletter FREE in your inbox!
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07/04/2026

Celebrating Independence:
Happy Fourth of July!

The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—celebrates the birth of American independence from the British Empire. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence.

Designated as a federal holiday across the United States in 1938, Independence Day celebrations have existed as far back as the 18th century and even the American Revolution. Festivities range from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.

Source: history.com

07/03/2026

In the final part of this investigation, Ardmore Leader discovered over 96% of all searches of the Flock Safety network in Ardmore were conducted by outside agencies, with over half conducted by police departments in OKC, Tulsa, and Fort Worth.

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In the final part of this investigation, Ardmore Leader discovered over 96% of all searches of the Flock Safety network in Ardmore were conducted by outside agencies, with over half