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Norman
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two volunteer firefighters from the Goldsby Fire Department, Bryan Jenkins aged 64 and Todd Pendleton aged 62, died early Friday when their tanker was involved in a motor vehicle accident while responding to a structure fire in Goldsby — town officials confirmed the incident. The Norman Transcript
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Stitt signed an executive order on Friday, Mar. 20 to review public education spending as lawmakers plan changes to boost reading scores and manage funds. The Office of Educational Quality and Accountability will finish its report by Aug. 31. The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Joe Mussatto shared his March Madness picks for the NCAA women's tournament, noting that No. 4 seed OU will host early rounds in Norman while No. 8 seed OSU plays Princeton in Los Angeles. Mussatto also names potential upsets and Final Four selections as fans prepare for the games. The Oklahoman
- ➤ The No. 1 OU Sooners women's gymnastics team will compete in Session II at 7 p.m. today at BOK Center during the SEC Women’s Gymnastics Championships. They will begin on vault and rotate to bars, beam (their strongest event) and floor. News9
- ➤ Oklahoma State wrestlers pursued a national title at Friday's NCAA Championships in Cleveland—while OU wrestlers also competed to advance. Today, medal rounds and the championship are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on ESPN channels. The Oklahoman
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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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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.
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Family Weekend Celebration
12:00 PM – 11:58 PM — NOUN Hotel, Norman — Free entry — Experience pop-up shops, dining, live music, and cocktails for a weekend of connection and Sooner spirit.
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Booked by Design: Social Media Strategies for Stylists
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Beige Salon and Boutique — Cost not specified — Learn structured social media techniques to intentionally boost your stylist bookings.
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