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Norman
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Girl Scout cookie season is underway with a new flavor, Exploremores, available online since Jan. 6 + western booths opening Feb. 7 and eastern booths opening Feb. 13. The cookies are sold at local locations like Walmart and Lowe’s to support girl-led projects. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Meals on Wheels moved to a larger facility at 921 N. Lahoma in Norman and plans to expand operations while receiving meals from the Norman Regional HealthPlex + serving more community members. The Norman Transcript
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, council members reviewed designs for a $8 million, 24-hour homeless shelter featuring two buildings — one with dormitories and pet kennels and another for family housing with recovery spaces — as they plan to finalize ballot language for an April vote to address homelessness while protecting neighborhood character. News9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A controlled fire on Jan. 7 near Slaughterville Road — between 156th and 168th streets and Duffy and 180th Street — produced lingering smoke in Norman and Moore; the EPA rated the air quality at 154, so residents with respiratory concerns should limit outdoor exposure. The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ OU football added Michigan linebacker Cole Sullivan after he committed to the team on Jan. 7, as reported by ESPN. Sullivan, a Pittsburgh native (6'3, 230-pound), will join the Sooners as they prepare to face the Wolverines on Sept. 12 at Michigan Stadium. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Mississippi State defeated Oklahoma 72-53 on Wednesday night in Starkville (Josh Hubbard scored 30 points while the Sooners saw their five-game winning streak snapped). The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU football junior Sammy Omosigho entered the transfer portal Wednesday — he announced his move on Instagram, impacting the team’s defensive depth as they adjust for the 2026 season. The Oklahoman
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Winter WONderland Championship Celebration
5:15-7:15 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Ticketed event — Experience the excitement of women's gymnastics with a festive championship theme.
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Center for Children and Families Event
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Center For Children and Families, Inc. — Free entry — A community event providing resources and support for children and families.
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AnthroExpo 2026
Feb 5-8 — Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center — Check website for ticket info — Celebrate furry fandom with community, art, and entertainment in central Oklahoma.
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Marriage Weekend Getaway at Whispering Pines
6 PM – 12 PM — Whispering Pines Inn — Cost included — Reconnect with your spouse in a spiritually enriching getaway filled with learning and reflection.
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