Good morning, Norman.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.