Wednesday, March 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Cleveland County commissioners approved a rule that requires frontage roads and access points for the east-west turnpike — a key part of the ACCESS Oklahoma project. The decision came after an Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling and was met with strong protests from Norman residents. The Oklahoman
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma ranks 44th for colorectal cancer screening and many adults have not had a colon test, which raises the risk of catching the cancer late. Health experts say more education and better access to tests — including in rural and local areas — can help find the disease early. The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ OU football general manager Jim Nagy hired Taylor Redd as assistant general manager, according to a report from On3 on Tuesday. Redd will work under Nagy & assist with recruiting and roster management as the program builds an NFL-style front office. The Oklahoman
- ➤ A sports analyst released his NCAA Tournament bracket predictions—detailing game-by-game outcomes that include No. 9 seed OU facing No. 8 seed UConn at 8:25 p.m. Friday in Raleigh. He forecast a Final Four with Auburn, Houston, Duke, and St. John’s advancing and predicted Houston will win the championship—citing its strong defense against Auburn’s offense. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Bethel native Jasmine Maietta founded Round21 to mix art with sports and make products that connect fans and players. Round21 started in 2020 and recently worked with the Oklahoma City Thunder and local artists—she now plans to create more products and form new partnerships. The Oklahoman
- ➤ A new college softball poll shows that the top eight teams are the same as last week—Oklahoma, Texas, LSU, Florida, UCLA, Texas A&M, Tennessee and Oregon. The steady ranking may help these teams earn a better chance to host regionals in the NCAA Tournament. The Oklahoman
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NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament - Session 1
11:59 a.m. - 3:59 p.m. | Lloyd Noble Center | Ticket prices start at $166 | Witness thrilling NCAA women's basketball action in a vibrant arena.
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Rich Talarico Improvisation Workshop
7-10 p.m. | The Depot | $ | Enhance your improvisation skills by learning how to initiate organic scenes with Rich Talarico.
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Tennessee Lady Vols at Oklahoma Sooners Softball
6:30 – 10:59 PM | Love’s Field | Ticket prices vary | Watch a thrilling collegiate softball matchup featuring the Tennessee Lady Vols against the Oklahoma Sooners.
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Norman Wine & Craft Festival
The Norman Wine & Craft Festival offers attendees a variety of wines, unique crafts, and a lively atmosphere at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.
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Oklahoma Sooners vs. Tennessee Lady Vols
1-5 p.m. — Love’s Field — Ticket information not provided — Cheer on the Oklahoma Sooners as they face the Tennessee Lady Vols in an exciting matchup.
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Medieval Fair of Norman 2025
7 p.m. — Reaves Park — Free admission — Experience the vibrant Middle Ages with music, jousting, and artisan crafts.
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Vintage Market Days of Oklahoma City
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Cleveland County Fairgrounds RV Park — Admission fees vary — Explore upscale vintage treasures from local vendors in a charming market setting.
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OU BFA Student Showcase
6-9 p.m. — Uncanny Art House — Free entry — Celebrate the talent of emerging artists from OU's School of Visual Arts in a diverse BFA Showcase.
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Spring Egg Hunt
5-7 p.m. — Andrews Park — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy an egg hunt, Spring bunny photos, and games under the sun.
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