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Norman
Monday, March 9th, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ As spring unfolds, local experts note that beneficial red paper wasps (which help pollinate tomatoes and cucumbers) and honey bees are active alongside pests like mosquitoes, ticks, and crane flies in Oklahoma. Residents can expect grub worms and beetles to appear as warmer weather advances. The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The OSSAA released the state brackets for Classes 6A-2A basketball, with games scheduled March 10-14. Championship rounds will be held at OG&E Coliseum while early matchups take place at Lloyd Noble Center, Carl Albert, and Yukon. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU football landed four-star athlete Greydon Howell from Broken Bow on Sunday. He became the 19th commit in the top-ranked 2027 class during the Future Freaks recruiting weekend that also featured four-star tight end Seneca Driver. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU softball ended its weekend perfect with wins of 9 to 0 over Abilene Christian and 2 to 1 over Louisiana on Sunday at Love's Field (hitting its 103rd home run). Freshman Allyssa Parker had two hits as the Sooners prepare to host Tulsa on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The Oklahoman
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Shamrock Gold Quest 5K and Fun Run
2-4:30 p.m. — Ruby Grant Park — Registration fee — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a timed off-road 5K or an untimed fun mile run through scenic Ruby Grant Park.
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Children and Families Center Event
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Center For Children and Families, Inc. — Free entry — A community gathering designed to support children and families in Norman.
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Stormin' Norman 5K
7-8 a.m. — University of Oklahoma — Registration required — Experience a unique 5K challenge while exploring the Norman community.
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US Air Force Band Concert
7-9 p.m. — Catlett Music Center — Free entry — Experience a delightful performance by the United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants on their Spring Tour.
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404 in the 405 2026
12:00 AM — Resonator Institute — Free entry — A mammoth lineup of electronic explorers paying tribute to the legendary Roland SP-404.
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