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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Norman councilmember Austin Ball pleaded no contest to embezzlement charges after investigators found he misused his 2023 campaign funds for personal expenses—fast food, dollar store purchases and dental care—and he will serve a two-year deferred sentence with a substance abuse evaluation. News9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OU Information Technology is facing network problems that have shut down many campus services—Canvas, Banner, Zoom, and others are affected. Many students have seen issues with library printers, door access, and meal swipes as technicians work to fix the outages. OU Daily
- ➤ OU Student Media received a $100,000 pledge to the OU Daily from an anonymous donor honoring longtime local resident Becky Willis—whose career shaped a legacy of community leadership—and established an endowed fund that will generate a $1,250 scholarship for the Daily’s news managing editor each fall and spring while supporting student travel, equipment and other needs as OU’s Giving Day is set for April 8. This fund extends her legacy and helps equip future local journalists with critical resources. OU Daily
- ➤ Dibble Elementary principal Neal Johnson launched an after-school Taekwondo program that boosted students' confidence and discipline. The program runs on Thursdays (in the school gym) and will expand next school year with an additional class. News9
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The EPA has released the latest PFAS data showing that water in Stillwater, Ponca City, and Tulsa-area systems serving Broken Arrow and Coweta has exceeded safe limits. Under federal rules, utilities must stop using contaminated wells or add new filtration by 2029 — Oklahoma City is using granular activated carbon and the Senate recently advanced a bill that will phase out PFAS biosolids by July 1. The Oklahoman
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On March 28th, Dr. Jad Kebbe from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center warned that wildfire smoke caused eye and lung irritation and could lead to long-term harm such as pulmonary fibrosis—he advised residents to monitor air quality, stay indoors, use air purifiers, and wear N95 masks when outdoors. He noted that individuals with asthma or COPD and other underlying issues needed to seek medical help if symptoms worsened. News9
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Oklahoma Sooners vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs
1-5 p.m. — Love’s Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling college football matchup supporting your favorite team and a good cause.
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Norman Music Festival 2025
Various times — Rotary Park, Norman, OK — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of music, art, and community in the heart of Oklahoma.
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FREE Norman Music Festival
April 24-26 — First Fidelity Bank - Downtown Norman — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of independent music and arts in downtown Norman.
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A Taste of Ireland
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Reynolds Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the Irish music and dance sensation that entertains thousands with humor and history.
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Oklahoma Sooners vs. Texas Longhorns
11 AM – 1 PM — Love's Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling rivalry between the Sooners and Longhorns live at Love's Field.
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