Good morning, Norman.

Community leaders and elected officials broke ground Tuesday on the 269-acre Rock Creek Entertainment District near Interstate-35 and Rock Creek Road in Norman — starting construction on an 8,000-seat arena, retail and restaurant spaces, a hotel, offices and multifamily housing.

OU Daily reporter Thomas Pablo recalled his early assignment when a severe nosebleed disrupted his drive from Norman to cover House Bill 1007 at the state Capitol—an event that taught him the challenges and rewards of on-the-ground journalism at OU.

Oklahoma labs+doctors must report positive alpha-gal tests starting in November after Gov. Stitt signed a law to track the tick-borne illness, aiming to gather better data on its spread.

Oklahoma women’s gymnastics assistant coach Ashley Kerr resigned after nine seasons on May 12, 2026; OU named former national champion Olivia Trautman as her replacement to continue the program’s winning streak, with Kerr having helped secure five national championships since 2017.

The Oklahoma high school boys golf state championships ended Tuesday at several sites.

In Class 6A, the Norman team finished in fourth place (with Edmond North leading overall) and results for Classes 5A to 2A were also announced.

OU softball, led by coach Patty Gasso, was named the No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will host the Norman Regional with its first game against Binghamton on Friday.

This marks Gasso’s 31st NCAA Tournament appearance.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points on Monday night as the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Lakers 115-110 at Crypto.com Arena.

He credited his teammates for drawing defenders early with double-teams that opened up scoring opportunities.

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.

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.

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.