Vocalists from Oklahoma and Texas will join Jae L. Stilwell and the Crossover band to offer live music at 7 p.m. Saturday at the historic McSwain Theatre, 130 W. Main St.

East Central University awards health and science, business scholarships

East Central University recognizes outstanding students

The Chickasaw Nation Head Start program turns 40 this year, and Hazel Wallace has been involved since its inception.

Whisper Denton, right, of Konawa was the recipient of both the Higginbotham Family Scholarship and the Richard A. Baumgartner Undergraduate Scholarship during East Central University’s 2019 Professional Programs in Human Services Awards and Recognition Event this past spring. Pictured with Denton is Holli Witherington, instructor in the department of professional programs in human services and director of the Brandon Whitten Institute for Addiction and Recovery.

Kirstyn Nicole Campbell, right, of Ada was the recipient of the Social Work Student of the Year Award during East Central University’s 2019 Professional Programs in Human Services Awards and Recognition Event this past spring. Pictured at left with Campbell is Shelley Bailey, instructor in the department of professional programs in human services.

Bishal Marasini, center, of Ada was the recipient of the Briles Scholarship from the physics department during East Central University’s College of Health and Science Awards Banquet this past spring. Presenting Marasini with the award were Dr. Bryhan Douglas (left) and Dr. Sanjiv Jha, professors of physics.

Michael Oliver, left, of Roff was the recipient of the Outstanding Graduating Senior Computer Science Major Award from the computer science department during East Central University’s College of Health and Science Awards Banquet this past spring. Presenting Oliver with the award is Mary Kay Tarver, assistant professor in the department of mathematics and computer science.

Ashley Keenan, left, of Ada was the recipient of the Outstanding Upper-Level Computer Science Major Award from the computer science department during East Central University’s College of Health and Science Awards Banquet this past spring. Presenting Keenan with the award is Mary Kay Tarver, assistant professor in the department of mathematics and computer science.

Samantha Perry, right, of Ada was the recipient of the Higginbotham Scholarship and the Harvey Price Scholarship from the biology department during East Central University’s College of Health and Science Awards Banquet this past spring. Presenting Perry with the award is Dr. Michael Bay, professor of biology.

Justin Harris, at the right, of Ada was the recipient of the Harvey Price Scholarship and the Ramsay Pre-Med Scholarship from the biology department during East Central University’s College of Health and Science Awards Banquet this past spring. Presenting Harris with the award is Dr. Michael Bay, professor of biology.

Members of the Pontotoc County Federation of Democratic Women donated a variety of hygiene supplies to Mama T’s of Ada. PCFDW collected items from the community in June. 

It was only fitting that two East Central University alums, state high school championship coaches and longtime friends were recently inducted at the same time into the Oklahoma Girls Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Clayton Henry, center, of Ada was the recipient of the 1950s Science Fund Scholarship from the physics department during East Central University’s College of Health and Science Awards Banquet this past spring. Presenting Henry with the award were Dr. Bryhan Douglas (left) and Dr. Sanjiv Jha, professors of physics.

Chaneka Lightbourne, right, of Ada was the recipient of the Harvey Price Scholarship from the biology department during East Central University’s College of Health and Science Awards Banquet this past spring. Presenting Lightbourne with the award is Dr. Michael Bay, professor of biology.

Attorneys for a top opioid manufacturer warned Monday that state attorneys are interpreting Oklahoma’s public nuisance law so broadly that it could leave other industries vulnerable, too.

Dylan Peet, left, of Ada was the recipient of the Higginbotham Family Computer Science Scholarship from the computer science department during East Central University’s College of Health and Science Awards Banquet this past spring. Presenting Peet with the award is Mary Kay Tarver, assistant professor in the department of mathematics and computer science.

Allysen Hawkins, at the right, of Ada was the recipient of the Briles Scholarship from the department of environmental health sciences during East Central University’s College of Health and Science Awards Banquet this past spring. Presenting Hawkins with the award is Eric Howard, instructor of environmental science.

Dylan Barber, right, of Stratford, was the recipient of the Shelby Bays Scholarship from the biology department and the Joann and Edward Smith Scholarship from the physics department during East Central University’s College of Health and Science Awards Banquet this past spring. Presenting Barber with the Shelby Bays Scholarship is Dr. Michael Bay, professor of biology.

Dario Butler, right, of Ada and a native of the Bahamas, was the recipient of the Chemistry Scholarship from the chemistry department during East Central University’s College of Health and Science Awards Banquet this past spring. Presenting Butler with the award is Dr. Daniel McInnes, professor of chemistry.

Cain Brinlee, center, of Allen was the recipient of the Dr. John Bulman Scholarship from the physics department during East Central University’s College of Health and Science Awards Banquet this past spring. Presenting Brinlee with the award were Dr. Bryhan Douglas (left) and Dr. Sanjiv Jha, professors of physics.

Kevann Burrows, center, of Ada and a native of the Bahamas, was the recipient of the Stringfield Scholarship from the physics department during East Central University’s College of Health and Science Awards Banquet this past spring. Presenting Burrows with the award were Dr. Bryhan Douglas (left) and Dr. Sanjiv Jha, professors of physics.

Dineh Bohan, right, of Ada and a Byng High School graduate, was the recipient of the Dr. James Danley Math Scholarship during East Central University’s College of Health and Science Awards Banquet this past spring. Presenting Bohan with the award was Dr. Mary Harper, chair of the department of mathematics and computer science.

Srijan Dhakal, left, of Ada, was the recipient of the Outstanding Upper-Level Computer Science Major Award from the computer science department during East Central University's College of Health and Science Awards Banquet this past spring. Presenting Dhakal with the award is Mary Kay Tarver, assistant professor in the department of mathematics and computer scienc

The morning of July 4 was like most mornings on July 4 in Ada: packed with fun at both the 52nd annual Fireball Classic 5k, 10k and half-marathon, and the kid's games.

Hundreds of visitors enjoyed a fireworks show at the end of Independence Day celebrations Thursday in Ada’s Wintersmith Park.

Ada fashion designer Collin Quinn Low timed the launch of his summer apparel line to coincide with Monday’s “soft launch” of his new Main Street store in Ada.

Marian Paniagua, president of the Pontotoc County Historical and Genealogical Society, was the featured speaker at the June 20 ROSE (Renewed Opportunities for Social Engagement) program at Ada First Baptist Church.

Abigail Fowler, at the right, was the recipient of the Dr. Benny and Rita Edwards Scholarship from the biology department during East Central University’s College of Health and Science Awards Banquet this past spring. Presenting Fowler with the award is Dr. Michael Bay, professor of biology.

Brady Pyle, right, of Sulphur and an incoming freshman, was the recipient of the Ozella Elizabeth Waner English Scholarship during East Central University’s department of English, and Languages banquet, held this past spring. Pictured with Pyle is Dr. Sarah Peters, associate professor and chair of the department of English and languages. 

Victoria Martinez of Ada will join outstanding high school students from across the nation this summer to take part in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience, the National Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine, on the campus of Washington University.

Noah Deering, left, of Ada was the recipient of the Outstanding Graduating Senior Computer Science Major Award from the computer science department during East Central University’s College of Health and Science Awards Banquet this past spring. Presenting Deering with the award is Mary Kay Tarver, assistant professor in the department of mathematics and computer science.

Emily Ford, right, of Ada, and an incoming freshman, was the recipient of the Oscar L. Parker Spanish Scholarship at East Central University’s department of English and languages banquet, held this past spring. Pictured with Ford is Dr. Sarah Peters, associate professor and chair of the department of English and languages.

Longtime Ada businesswoman Marjorie Ann Witten Butler passed away June 30, 2019. She and her family have a long history of operating convenience stores in the Ada area. 

Wintersmith Park Fourth of July Events and Activities

Vision Bank of Ada and its employees are continuing a three-year-old tradition designed to help teachers get the supplies they need to teach area children this fall.

The city of Ada is excited to introduce adaok.tv to its residents and individuals everywhere.