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Norman
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ OU will host its annual Big Event for service in Norman on Saturday. Students, faculty, and staff will volunteer at 165 sites for tasks such as home repairs and park clean-ups, with free breakfast at 8:00 a.m. on the North Oval before activities start at 10:00 a.m. OU Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Norman and Oklahoma City will offer an exciting weekend with arts and family events; Norman hosts a free Medieval Fair at Reaves Park and an art walk, while Oklahoma City stages a putt-putt block party + outdoor activities. OU Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Norman’s Red Dirt Collective joined Raise the Wage Oklahoma + former Congressman Joe Kennedy III in canvassing for State Question 832 in Midwest City on Thursday. The measure will gradually raise the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 over three years. The Norman Transcript
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ HB 3904 would change SoonerCare payments for prenatal, delivery and postpartum care so doctors can tailor treatment to each patient’s needs — aiming to improve follow-up and reduce complications for mothers and babies. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU School of Dance hosts free Dance for Parkinson's classes that help with balance, coordination and community for participants and caregivers. The sessions run Tuesdays (4-5 p.m. at Healthy Living Norman, 602 N Findlay Ave) and Thursdays (10:30-11:30 a.m. at The Well, 210 S James Garner Ave) in Norman. The Oklahoman
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Families can enjoy quick getaways at Oklahoma state parks (ideal for day trips and overnight stays) that offer outdoor fun and nature exploration. The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Norman's spring practice on Thursday, Oklahoma football had several players miss the session because of injuries; linebacker Taylor Heim was notably absent and five receivers did not attend while some teammates began returning to drills. The Oklahoman
- ➤ No. 2-ranked OU softball will face No. 4 Texas in a three-game series in Austin, where coach Patty Gasso said the team practiced with artificial crowd noise (a tactic to simulate a hostile crowd) to prepare for a tough road to the SEC championship. The Oklahoman
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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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