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Norman
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Billy Bonney (a trio of Oklahoma artists with a blues-rock sound mixing Stevie Ray Vaughn and John Prime) will perform at the Bluebonnet Bar during Norman Music Festival, bringing local music fans an exciting upcoming show. The Norman Transcript
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 1778 at John Rex Charter Elementary School to change how third-graders are promoted, requiring retention if they score below reading benchmarks unless exempt, starting in the 2027-28 school year — new supports including literacy coaches will be implemented to boost early reading skills. KGOU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Stitt vetoed a bill Monday to extend the advisory council on Indian Education's sunset date until July 1 (its last meeting on April 15 was canceled) as he deemed it redundant and dormant. Lawmakers must override his decision by session end if they want the council to continue. KGOU
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Norman announced a down payment assistance program for eligible homebuyers in Old Silk Stocking, First Courthouse, and Original Townsite (offering up to $14,999) to help low-income buyers. The federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds the initiative, which will be managed by Neighborhood Housing Services Oklahoma. OU Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma softball stayed atop SEC power rankings after a run-rule win over Arkansas, even following a midweek loss. The SEC announced the tournament will move to Toyota Field in Madison next season as part of a new four-year deal. The Oklahoman
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