Good morning, Norman.

Paul Chambers, an Oklahoma-born political science lecturer, was cleared on May 30 of defamation charges in Thailand after evidence was deemed insufficient under the strict lese majeste law—his dismissal from Naresuan University and visa revocation remain under appeal.

Oklahoma lawmakers passed five new laws that will let people forage for morel mushrooms on state land, require clear records requests, force hospitals to post prices or face penalties, make it a felony for school leaders to skip reporting child abuse, and ban ratepayer-funded appliance rebates from utilities; these measures will take effect on Nov 1 or July 1 and come as Governor Kevin Stitt allowed 234 bills to become law without his signature.

OU softball player Ella Parker hit a 236-foot walk-off home run to beat Tennessee 4-3 in the WCWS on May 29th, and her father and teammates celebrated the big win in the stands—she fought through injuries to help her team reach this key moment.

Oklahoma, with a record of 35 to 20 and 12 wins over tournament teams, enters its 42nd NCAA tournament appearance as the regional No. 2 seed in the Chapel Hill Regional.

The team will face Nebraska today at 4:00 p.m. on ESPN+.

OU softball will face Texas at 2 p.m. today on ABC at Devon Park in Oklahoma City — OU won 4—3 over Tennessee on Thursday and Texas won 3—0 over Florida on Thursday.

Essential Skills Basketball Camp

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Premier Sportsplex — $97 fee for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills focused on scoring, ball handling, and teamwork.

FREE Jazz in June Festival

1-6:30 p.m. — Andrews Park — Free entry — Experience an incredible lineup of jazz performances featuring Grammy-winning artists over three exciting days.

SoonerCon

June 20-22 — Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience interactive panels, costume contests, and live performances at this vibrant fan convention.

Talons vs. Volts

4-5:30 p.m. — Love's Field — Tickets start at $41 — Witness an exciting showdown between the Talons and Volts as they compete on the field.

Talons vs. Volts

6-7:30 p.m. — Love's Field — Tickets available — Cheer on the local teams while supporting a great cause.

Rock 101 Summer Camp

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — School of Rock — Tuition required — Explore your musical talents in a fun and supportive environment for budding musicians.

Bob Log III Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — Opolis — $10 — Experience the unique sound and eccentric showmanship of Bob Log III, a one-man band from Tucson known for his slide guitar magic.

The Jazz Exchange - Blue Door Jazz Series

8 p.m. — Blue Door — All ages welcome — Experience a vibrant evening of original jazz music with The Jazz Exchange.