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Norman
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Assistance League of Norman hosted former OU women’s basketball coach Sherri Coale and honored restaurant owner Hal Smith at its May Luncheon at the NOUN Hotel yesterday. The nonprofit celebrated community impact (clothing 1,400 children and returning $230K to local programs). The Norman Transcript
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma diesel fuel prices hit a four-year high as the Iran conflict disrupted oil shipments — slowing transport routes — and raised costs for truckers and farmers. Prices averaged just over $5 per gallon as of May 6, putting local businesses under pressure. The Oklahoman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Multiple Oklahoma schools are experiencing Canvas disruptions after a cybersecurity breach affected student access, with OU, OSU, and Edmond Public Schools reporting that officials work with Instructure + monitor the issue as no repair timeline is given. News9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma's softball team played Georgia in its SEC Tournament quarterfinal on Thursday, May 7 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, where Kai Minor delivered a key home run that helped the Sooners build a 5-0 lead. The winner is set to face Texas in the semifinals Friday night. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU basketball will break ground on its new arena on Tuesday, May 12; the project, part of the $1 billion Rock Creek Entertainment District (cleared after legal challenges), is expected to seat 8,000 for basketball and gymnastics. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OKC Thunder won 125—107 over the Lakers in Game 2 at Paycom Center, taking a 2—0 series lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points despite early foul trouble, and Chet Holmgren matched his effort with 22 points. The Oklahoman
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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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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.
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Uncanny Garage Sale
Uncanny Garage Sale — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Uncanny Art House — Free entry — Explore a treasure trove of art supplies, furniture, and unique finds while supporting the local art community.
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