Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
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🏘️ Community
An Interfaith Breakfast honoring Martin Luther King Jr. will bring together community members Monday, Jan.
20 in Norman. The city and the Norman Human Rights Commission co-host the event to celebrate King’s enduring impact.
💼 Business
The new Millionaire for Life lottery game will start on Sunday, Feb-22 at 11:15 p.m. ET and cost $5.
Players in Oklahoma and 27 states can win $1 million per life if they match five numbers from 1-58 and the Millionaire Ball from 1-5, with details due Feb-12.
🎭 Culture
OU art student Aubrey Crilly Tizol has unveiled her mixed media installation 'Girlhood' at the School of Visual Arts, a project that uses her personal journey from a masculine upbringing to explore feminine creativity.
Supported by her husband + approved by her professors, she leads this new artistic expression.
🎓 Education
Rep. Chad Caldwell and Sen. Ally Seifried have filed bills to permanently ban student cellphone use during school hours after a one-year trial ban.
Lawmakers will debate the proposals in upcoming sessions.
OU School of Music will host internationally recognized Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero for a free master class at 12 p.m. and concert at 8 p.m. in Sharp Hall Tuesday — offering students and community members a rare chance to witness her improvisation skills.
The AAUP condemned OU's decision to remove graduate teaching instructor Mel Curth after she assigned a zero to a psychology essay that referenced the Bible — the group says the move violates academic freedom and due process, a controversy that has sparked debate among local students and faculty.
🏛️ Government
Tribal leaders in Oklahoma advised tribal citizens to carry tribal, state, and federal identification after immigration enforcement stops occurred on I-35 near the Kansas border on Jan.
14. Officials warned that similar mistaken identity encounters may follow, though no local incidents have been reported.
🏈 Sports
The OKC Thunder have won five straight games while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stresses non-negotiable effort on defense and offense.
The team will tip off tonight at 7 p.m. at Kaseya Center in Miami.
Oklahoma football landed defensive back Prince Ijioma from Mississippi Valley State on Friday.
He visited Norman Thursday, made 39 tackles last season and is now joining the Sooners.
OU football added Jack Van Dorselaer — a former Tennessee TE from Southlake, Texas with three years of eligibility — on Friday.
The 6-foot-5, 245-pound player joins Coach Jason Witten's revamped tight end group.
🎉 Norman Events
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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.
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.
Parent Café: Café Con Amor
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Center For Children and Families, Inc. — Free entry — Engage in heartfelt discussions about parenting joys and challenges in a supportive environment.
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