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Norman
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ OU alumnus Ryan Fitzgerald stars in the Tony Award-winning musical comedy 'Shucked' running today through May 17 at the Civic Center Music Hall downtown. The corn-themed show marks a homecoming for the actor as part of its national tour. The Oklahoman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ashtynn Caldwell, an OU Daily reporter, discovered her passion for journalism during a study abroad in Italy and has grown from intern to senior reporter. She plans to intern at NonDoc Media this summer before applying to law school. OU Daily
- ➤ OU announced Project 200 on Monday (its largest research recruitment effort) to hire 200 top researchers over the next five years. The initiative, focusing on health, extreme weather, national security and energy, is expected to boost research funding and drive economic growth statewide. OU Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Oklahoma Senate is considering a bill that would add alpha-gal syndrome to the list of tracked tick-borne illnesses—requiring health care providers to report cases to the state health department. The move aims to better understand the allergy’s impact as concerns grow in areas with high Lone Star tick populations. OU Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Experts revealed their picks for the NCAA softball tournament regionals, and the Norman Regional features Oklahoma favored to beat Binghamton at 2:30 p.m. Friday on SEC Network + other matchups are set for May 15-17. The Oklahoman
- ➤ The OSSAA announced the baseball tournament brackets, with Class 6A–2AII games set to take place on upcoming Thursday through Saturday at venues like Jenks, Sapulpa, Tulsa & Norman North. Playoff rounds for other classes will be held at sites in Noble, Shawnee and Prague. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OKC Thunder swept the Lakers in the second round & now will wait to see if they face the Timberwolves or Spurs in the Western Conference finals, with the earliest game set for Monday, May 18. 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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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
June 9-11 — Premier Sportsplex — Registration required — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills focused on scoring and ball handling.
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