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Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Impact Oklahoma, a group of women from central Oklahoma, will award more than $250,000 to local nonprofits on May 15 at the Cowboy Hall of Fame. Five nonprofit finalists will present projects at the event for members to vote on. News9
- ➤ Interior demolition at the former Myriad Convention Center is underway as workers remove wall panels, insulation, and carpet from inside the building. City officials say the pedestrian canopy will be removed today — the first step toward the planned exterior work with updated traffic routes in place. News9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ This week in Oklahoma, historic flooding rescued dozens, damaged communities, and took lives — the Denver Nuggets won 120 to 101 and will face the OKC Thunder on Monday. State officials managed government issues as the Mental Health Department confirmed payroll will run as planned and the ethics commission reached a settlement with the State Superintendent. News9
- ➤ Oklahoma Attorney General Drummond demanded that Governor Stitt fire Commissioner Allie Friesen from the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services after lawmakers learned the agency might run out of funds as early as Wednesday—facing a $43 million deficit and several probes into mismanagement. Governor Stitt defended Friesen and announced plans to appoint an independent financial expert while legislative leaders continue to investigate the department's fiscal issues. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Today, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments on a case over St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, which may become the first publicly funded religious charter school. Top Oklahoma officials attended the hearing—Governor Kevin Stitt, House Speaker Charles McCall, and Attorney General Gentner Drummond—and Drummond said he will enforce any decision from the court while eight justices, following Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s recusal, appear divided. News9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 SEC Softball Tournament runs from May 6 to May 10 at Jack Turner Softball Stadium in Athens, Georgia. Four-time national champion Oklahoma, which won the regular season in its first SEC season (it starts play in the quarterfinals on May 8 at 10 a.m.), will compete with top teams on SEC Network and ESPN. The Oklahoman
- ➤ News 9 Sports analysts Jeremie Poplin and Steve McGehee said the Thunder showed depth and resilience in their sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies and are set to face the Denver Nuggets today in the Western Conference semifinals. They noted that strong defense and key contributions from players such as Chet Holmgren + SGA will be needed to prevail. News9
- ➤ The NCAA selection show for the 2025 College Softball tournament is set for May 11 at 7 p.m. ET and will be followed by regionals on May 16–18, super regionals on May 22–25, and the Women’s College World Series from May 29 to June 6 in Oklahoma City at Devon Park. The tournament offers Oklahoma a chance to earn a fifth straight national title—providing added excitement as teams compete for glory. The Oklahoman
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Trail To Recovery 5K
8:30-10 a.m. — Ruby Grant Park — Registration fee applies — A community-focused event supporting recovery with a 5K and 1 mile run/walk.
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South Norman Women Entrepreneurs Coffee Meetup
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Sip at Selah — Free entry — Network by enjoying a laid-back coffee atmosphere while connecting with local women entrepreneurs.
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Randy Rogers Band Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Riverwind Casino — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hottest country melodies from the Randy Rogers Band.
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FREE May Fair Arts Festival
10 a.m.-6 p.m. — Campus Corner — Free entry; 5K, $35 — Enjoy a vibrant arts festival featuring kids' rides, art activities, and live entertainment.
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OKC Philharmonic Concert in Scissortail Park
8 p.m. — Love's Travel Stops Stage and Great Lawn — Free entry — Experience the rich sounds of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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Baby Goats & Beer Festival
2-7 p.m. — 405 Brewing Co. — $25 entry — Enjoy an afternoon with baby goats and a pint of delicious beer at a family-friendly event.
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Southern Style Powwow Singing Sessions
6-9 p.m. — Jacobson House Native Art Center — Free entry — Experience a blend of instruction and traditional powwow singing sessions for all skill levels.
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Gabriel Guillén Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Depot — Tickets available — Experience the rich melodies of Gabriel Guillén, a celebrated Venezuelan artist with international acclaim.
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