Good morning, Norman.

Norman letter carriers are supporting the Stamp Out Hunger food drive by distributing plastic bags on their mail routes this week & collecting nonperishable food on Saturday, May 9 to help neighbors in need.

Luke Combs fans can attend a pre-show party with themed cocktails, live music and Grand Central custom hat offerings (NOUN Hotel, 542 S.

University Blvd.) from 5 to 9 p.m. before his performance at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 9.

Halle McFarlane, OU’s fourth woman drum major, ended her two-year term while urging students to get involved in leadership roles and join campus clubs; she is now preparing for an accelerated master’s in electrical engineering (her next big step).

Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 1276 that makes the bell-to-bell cellphone ban for students permanent beginning July 1 next school year (each district board must set its own policy) after positive feedback from teachers and parents.

Norman Public Schools Board of Education approved a property purchase at 1051 W.

Rock Creek Road for a new FFA barn and transportation facility. The deal, part of a voter-approved bond, includes five 10,800 sqft warehouses and a 36,400 sqft climate-controlled showroom — expanding the district’s capacity.

Oklahoma high school soccer playoffs are underway as Monday and Tuesday’s games showed strong results with Norman teams among those advancing, and quarterfinal matches are scheduled for Thursday with games starting as early as 6 p.m.

OU catcher Kendall Wells was named unanimous SEC Player of the Year on Tuesday after hitting .367 with a school-record 36 home runs and falling one hit short of an NCAA record.

The Sooners began the SEC Tournament & fans cheered their team's local success.

The SEC softball tournament is underway as Oklahoma tops the final power rankings with a 48-7 record and star freshman Kendall Wells, who is chasing a record home run, leads the team.

Teams including Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas prepare for challenging matchups in the contest.

The OKC Thunder won Game 1 of their second-round playoff series against the Lakers at Paycom Center, led by Chet Holmgren's 24 points, 12 rebounds & three blocks.

The series resumes Thursday at 8:30 p.m. CT, with Thunder looking to extend their winning run.

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.

Safety Town 2026

9 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. — Sooner Mall — Free entry — Learn essential safety skills in a fun, hands-on environment for children aged 5-6.