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This week Office Penny of the Ada Police Department worked with 15 Girls Scouts who are starting work on a fire safety badge. In addition to teaching the girls about the best defences against a fire, she provided them with smoke detectors to use at home or to share with others who need one.
McCOMB–The visiting Ada High School softball team out-slugged McComb 14-8 in a non-league contest Tuesday evening, April 4, forging a season opening hot streak.
With the win, the Bulldogs are 4-0. The Panthers fell to 0-4 with the loss.
The Ada Food Pantry shared this message: "Thanks to everyone in the community for supporting the Pantry!
"Our April wishlist:
Paper towels
Mac & cheese
Hamburger helper
Jello / pudding
"AND a blessed Easter to all!"
The Ada Food Pantry provides food assistance twice a week from the Ada Presbyterian Church at 201 S. Main St., with its own entrance on Lincoln Ave. For more information, visit the nonprofit's Facebook page or email