Good morning, Norman.

Desiree 'Dezz' Yearby, a seasoned hip-hop booker + creative organizer, has championed local talent by booking PlazaFest and elevating emerging acts at Norman Music Festival.

She looks for passion and hunger in artists to help them rise in the scene.

The Norman Music Alliance set up a permanent nonprofit endowment fund with the Oklahoma City Community Foundation to support the annual Norman Music Festival.

The Festival Forever Fund will award yearly grants to help stage the state's largest music festival.

Gov. Stitt vetoed a bill on Tuesday that would have expanded Oklahoma Promise to help children of school counselors, librarians and nurses pay tuition.

The measure remains available for a veto override, but a Senate vote is unlikely as final legislative work nears the session's end.

The Oklahoma Highway Safety Office + Highway Patrol have launched the annual Click It or Ticket campaign to boost seat belt use, which is below the national average, and will enforce violations across the state through the end of May.

Officers will issue $20 fines for noncompliance.

Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a law today that lets dental assistants work under general supervision & help dental hygienists in rural areas with few dentists.

Rep. David Smith said the change aims to reduce staffing shortages and bring care closer to residents.

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital urges locals to talk openly about mental health during Awareness Month as many still struggle with access to care.

The hospital offers care assessments and referrals (call 405-605-6111) to help those in need.

Oklahoma high school baseball tournaments (Class 6A to 2AII) began yesterday and teams are set to play again today at venues like Tulsa Union and Norman North, with championships scheduled for Saturday at various local fields.

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.

Lettering Basics Workshop

10 AM – 12 PM — Firehouse Art Center, 444 S Flood Ave, Norman, OK — Cost info not specified — Discover the art of lettering with designs from a local expert.