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Norman
Monday, March 30th, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New retail centers with national tenants are driving record-high rents while older malls struggle with vacancies. Norman’s market is set to see a large development anchored by a Target store soon, deepening the trend of rapid growth amid divided retail fortunes in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ HB 4457 would bar pharmacy benefit management companies from owning retail and mail-order pharmacies in Oklahoma, raising concerns over worsening pharmacy deserts. If passed later this year, nearly 342,000 households in underserved areas & over 200,000 more could face reduced access to lifesaving drugs. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Lawmakers are advancing Senate Bill 1726 to require free speech training for graduate instructors at state universities following an OU essay controversy. The bill, passed March 25, will set grading guidelines to protect both student views and instructor freedom—aiming to prevent bias in classrooms. The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Rock Creek softball player Ashlyn Bade was featured in The Oklahoman’s Prep Spotlight on Sunday, Mar. 29, where she shared her favorite Braum’s Chicken Strips, her choice of Drake for pregame music, and her dream of becoming a pediatric sonographer — she credited her parents and faith for inspiring her sports journey. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Former OU softball home run leader Lauren Chamberlain said freshman Kendall Wells has shown striking power after hitting 25 homers early in her season at OU, and she warned that no pitcher or fielder is safe when Wells steps up to bat. Her comments add to the excitement around Wells' promising performance. The Oklahoman
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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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