Good Day
Norman
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma native Hayley McFarland starred in the dark comedic thriller Anywhere. Filmed locally and released on VOD in December, the film won Best Oklahoma Narrative Feature at deadCenter Film Festival in 2025 (earning her the Oklahoma Film Icon title). The Oklahoman
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Photos taken on Jan. 8 show severe storms and tornadoes causing damage across Oklahoma, from an overturned semi near I-35 to a collapsed roof in Shawnee and fallen trees in Purcell & Cleveland County. News9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The OKC Metro High School Sports Awards, presented by Landmark Fine Homes, announced fall nominees on Jan. 8 at 9:00 a.m. CT. Winners in each sport will be revealed during a live show in June, and RSVP details for free tickets will be shared soon. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU football is set to hire former Cowboys tight end Jason Witten as its new tight ends coach after firing Joe Jon Finley on Jan. 1. Witten, who previously coached at Liberty Christian High School + brings NFL experience, is expected to rebuild the tight ends unit. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Oklahoma lost to Mississippi State 72–53 on Wednesday at Humphrey Coliseum, snapping a five-game winning streak. The Sooners shot 30.9 percent+ committed 13 turnovers and will face Texas A&M on Saturday to seek a rebound. News9
- ➤ Freshman Aaliyah Chavez is adapting to SEC play as she leads OU with 18.9 points per game, the highest among first-year players. The Sooners will face No. 17-ranked Ole Miss at 6 p.m. Thursday at Lloyd Noble Center — the start of four consecutive contests against top-20 teams. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OKC Thunder guard Nikola Topic completed chemotherapy for testicular cancer and resumed training warmups on Dec. 18 as he prepares to return to play; his comeback timeline remains uncertain. The Oklahoman
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Norman
Welcome to the Good Day Norman, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Norman, Oklahoma community. If you like the Good Day Norman, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Norman.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Norman and across Oklahoma. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Norman
A free Norman community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaynorman.com/sitemap