Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of April.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ OU softball freshman Kendall Wells tied the NCAA freshman home run record by hitting her 30th homer in 40 games during Saturday's 12 to 2 win over Kentucky. Pitchers began to adjust their approach as they walked her five times & fans celebrated her historic achievement. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU beat Baylor 82-69 on Saturday in Las Vegas during the College Basketball Crown semifinals. Xzayvier Brown led the Sooners with 21 points as they advanced to today’s title game. The Oklahoman
- ➤ University of Oklahoma sophomore guard Zya Vann entered the transfer portal on Saturday, Apr. 4 after two seasons with the Sooners; she averaged 8.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, & 2.1 assists per game. Vann is the first player to explore her options since the season ended. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU men's basketball is reportedly hiring Lucas McKay (former Clemson GM) for a new role to improve roster management. The move is planned ahead of the transfer portal opening and the Sooners' upcoming tournament game. The Oklahoman
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is the product of daily habits—not once-in-a-lifetime transformations.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Norman
Welcome to the Good Day Norman, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Norman, Oklahoma community. If you like the Good Day Norman, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Norman.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Norman and across Oklahoma. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Norman
A free Norman community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaynorman.com/sitemap