Good morning, Norman.

Tulsa singer-songwriter Casii Stephan headlined Friday's OKC Festival of the Arts on the City Stage east of City Hall and joined Thursday's Norman Music Festival panel—highlighting local independent music.

Her participation added to the region's vibrant spring arts scene.

OU professors lobbied Washington, D.C. in March for federal funding to support humanities programs at the university and in local communities.

They are urging lawmakers to restore funding that was cut earlier and expect a grant decision by June.

The USDA announced that 56 counties are now designated as Natural Disaster Areas for drought, allowing emergency credits to support farmers + ranchers in recovery efforts, with application deadlines on Dec.

21 for the first event and Dec. 15 for the second.

OU freshman Kendall Wells broke the single-season home run record Friday at Love’s Field by hitting her 35th homer — the feat also set a new NCAA team mark during a game against Georgia.

OU infielder Ailana Agbayani received a 'Golden Ticket' for the Athletes Unlimited Softball League draft after the team’s 10-2 win over Georgia on Friday.

She will learn her team assignment on May 4 when the college draft airs live on ESPN2.

After last night's NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Sooners defensive end R Mason Thomas was selected by Kansas City with the 40th overall pick.

Defensive lineman Gracen Halton and wide receiver Deion Burks are expected to join Chicago and Tampa Bay.

The NCAA is appealing a Cleveland County District Court ruling that granted extra eligibility to Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke (an All-SEC Second Team selection) after he was ruled ineligible for playing three lacrosse games; the appeal was filed in the Oklahoma Supreme Court yesterday.

Thunder star Jalen Williams sustained a Grade 1 left hamstring strain during Thursday's game against Phoenix and will miss Games 3-5 while undergoing weekly evaluations + he remains upbeat about a quick return.

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.