Good morning, Norman.

Residents of historic neighborhoods in Norman are pushing back against rising short-term rentals and new developments after OU’s SEC move.

Neighborhood leaders in Old Silk Stocking and Chautauqua urge careful planning to keep the area walkable — they strive to protect community identity amid changing times.

Since OU moved to the SEC in July 2024, Norman has seen a surge in visitors & hotel waitlists now extend months in advance, prompting the city to consider a 10% guest tax for local amenities while hotels plan expansions.

OU’s cadaver lab operates at the Collums Building on campus where 16 cadavers are used each semester for anatomy classes taught by professor Cindy Gordon (students must complete introductory biology and be sophomores).

OU Health manages donor bodies through its Willed Body Program after 100-year-old cadavers were found on campus.

Norman High School student leaders celebrated TigerPalooza after a week of philanthropy, raising over $97K to support three local community groups (student-led fundraiser).

During spring break, local guidelines advise parents that children under six should never be left home alone, and 6-7-year-olds should rarely be unsupervised for more than an hour.

Parents are encouraged to begin with short trial periods to assess their child’s ability to manage alone given rising child care costs.

Norman beat Mustang 54 to 52 in a tight Class 6A state championship game on Friday, March 13 — Aidan Cooper-Kelley hit a last second layup to secure the title, the Tigers' first since 1999.

OU announced a two-year, $450 million renovation to Gaylord Family—Oklahoma Memorial Stadium that will decrease capacity by 7,000 seats while adding 47 luxury suites, club seats, and enhanced amenities.

Construction will begin after the 2027 season and finish before the 2029 season, and season ticket holders will keep their access.

Top-ranked Lincoln Christian beat No. 5 Douglass 57 to 44 Friday at OG&E Coliseum to win its second straight Class 4A title.

Azariah Woodruff scored 15 points and Alexis Leyva had 11, while Justice Woods led Douglass with 25.

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.

Stormin' Norman 5K

7-8 a.m. — University of Oklahoma — Registration required — Experience a unique 5K challenge while exploring the Norman community.

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.

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.

Medieval Fair of Norman

10 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Reaves Park — Free to attend; parking $10 — Explore a lively fair filled with arts, crafts, food, and entertainment since 1977.