Friday, January 17th, 2025

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Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City Care assumes full operations of A Friend's House, an overnight emergency shelter in Norman, with a focus on enhancing housing support for unhoused residents. OU Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Lisa Standridge introduces two bills in the Oklahoma Legislature to alter a planned turnpike route and enforce resident notifications prior to turnpike expansions. OU Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Jennie Baranczyk and the Oklahoma Sooners aim for a victory in a women's college basketball game against Missouri, streaming on SEC Network+. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Curtis Lofton is resigning as Oklahoma football general manager effective February 1 to pursue ministry, after contributing to a new era of college athletics and restructuring within the program. The Oklahoman
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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.
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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.
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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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Hosty Live Concert
Experience a live performance by Hosty at Othello's Italian Restaurant in Norman.
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John Calvin Abney Concert at The Depot
John Calvin Abney will perform songs from his new EP 'Shortwaving' alongside fan favorites in a cozy setting at The Depot.
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Estate Planning Basics: Free Community Educational Event
This event aims to provide attendees with essential information on estate planning to achieve peace of mind for themselves and their loved ones.
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Valentine's Day Celebration at Old Number 9
The event features live music by the Hell N Bakk Band while collecting donations for homeless military veterans, creating a festive atmosphere for Valentine's Day.
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Bigfoot Adventure at Lake Thunderbird State Park
The Bigfoot Adventure event invites participants to explore Lake Thunderbird State Park, solving puzzles and hunting mythical creatures throughout a fun and engaging scavenger hunt experience.
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