Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
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🏘️ Community
Gene Rainbolt, founder of BancFirst and advocate for Oklahoma's economic and civic development, has died at 95.
🚨 Crime
Police in Norman are looking for two suspects after a shooting incident, with no injuries reported despite multiple rounds hitting vehicles and a building.
🏛️ Government
Oklahoma officials and Norman city leaders are in discussions about the future of the Griffin Memorial Hospital land, with options including a new homeless shelter, but no final decision has been reached.
In the 2024 election, Cleveland County rejected nearly 10% of absentee ballots due to stricter voting requirements, impacting local races and sparking voter concern.
🏥 Health
Flags 4 Vets Made by Vets provides veterans with therapeutic flag-making activities to help them connect, heal, and honor their service.
🏈 Sports
The No. 10-ranked Oklahoma women's basketball team is set to face No. 6 Texas at 8 p.m. CT on ESPN2 and ESPN+, continuing their rivalry in a highly anticipated SEC game.
The article highlights 25 influential figures in Oklahoma sports for 2025, from professional athletes to high school standouts, predicting their impact across various sports.
Six former University of Oklahoma players have been selected for the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games, showcasing notable talent in a week-long celebration.
🎉 Norman Events
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Southern Indoor Sectionals 2025 at Okie-Land Bowhunters
The Southern Indoor Sectionals features two NFAA blue/white rounds of archery, culminating in scores across divisions to determine the first Indoor National Series Champions.
Dion Warlocke Live at Resonator Institute
Dion Warlocke will perform live at the Resonator Institute in Norman, offering an evening of entertainment for local music fans.
Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball vs. Georgia Bulldogs
The Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team will compete against the Georgia Bulldogs at the Lloyd Noble Center.
Norman Daddy Daughter Dance 2025
The Norman Daddy Daughter Dance is a sensory-friendly event offering an enjoyable evening of music and dancing for little girls and their fathers or father figures.
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