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Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma lawmakers advanced a bill to make school cell phone bans permanent after a temporary ban passed last session (prompted by parent and teacher feedback) and the measure now heads to a House vote. KGOU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 21 Cowgirls beat the No. 1 Sooners 6-4 in Bedlam softball on Wednesday night at Devon Park—7,826 fans watched the upset game—boosting the team's season outlook. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Former Oklahoma women's basketball center Raegan Beers signed a training camp contract with the Connecticut Sun after going undrafted; the one-year deal is a tryout that does not guarantee a roster spot before training camp starts April 19 (a key step for her career). The Oklahoman
- ➤ OKC Thunder is gearing up for the playoffs & waiting for its first-round opponent as the team practices hard during the six-day break. Game 1 will be hosted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in OKC, with key players expected to drive their win. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Transfer tight end Hayden Hansen said OU’s run game is improving — the team is overhauling its tight end lineup with transfers and coach Jason Witten. The spring game is set for Saturday at 1 p.m. at Gaylord Family Field. 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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Graduation Weekend Celebration
12:05 PM – 10:05 PM — NOUN Hotel, Norman — Cost varies — Celebrate accomplishments with pop-up shops, dining, live music, and handcrafted cocktails.
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