Good morning, Norman.

Mickey’z Corner is temporarily closed after Saturday night’s storm caused power outages and a 3000 loss in inventory, and owner Brianna Yowell is raising funds through a GoFundMe and online tamale sales.

The restaurant hopes to reopen Monday if enough funds are raised.

Jennifer Hollingshead (OU's vice president of marketing and communications) will leave the university in August to take a new job in Texas.

The university announced the move as it prepares for a leadership transition in Norman.

AccuWeather meteorologists warn that if the early El Niño pattern persists, Oklahoma may see worsening drought and a mini Dust Bowl risk affecting crop yields — conditions that could extend into late summer with uneven rainfall across the state.

After the severe storm on July 4 that left thousands without power, Norman begins debris pickup for wards from July 9 with later rounds, while Friday’s delayed Fourth Fest 250 fireworks finale will light up Reaves Park at 9:45 p.m. Other metro cities follow their own cleanup protocols.

Oklahoma officials are monitoring feral hogs as potential hosts for the New World screwworm among wildlife and urge the public to report any suspicious cases; they warn that illegal swine transport could increase the risk to livestock in the area.

Family & Children's Services has been awarded the contract to manage the Central Oklahoma Community Mental Health Center and will assume operational control over the next few months.

Three other providers have received contracts to operate state-run community behavioral health clinics.

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables is named to the 2026 Dodd Trophy preseason watch list, which honors 20 college football coaches for success on the field and academic progress (six are from the Southeastern Conference).

Three Sooners players are featured in EA Sports College Football 27 with David Stone at No. 13, Eli Bowen at No. 91, and Isaiah Sategna III at No. 98, and the team ranks No. 10 overall — the game released Thursday and shows strong ratings for the season.

Oklahoma baseball hires Skip Johnson’s son, Tyler, as an assistant coach after the Sooners won a national title, D1Baseball reported Thursday night.

Tyler brings experience from Dallas Baptist & McLennan Community College.

Nike Basketball Skills Camp 2026

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Young Family Athletic Center — $399 — Enhance your basketball skills with expert coaching in a fun and dynamic environment.

SINGO Night Fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club

6-9 p.m. — The Standard — Free entry • $5 SINGO cards — Enjoy Disney and Classic SINGO while supporting local youth with food, drinks, and prizes.

Children and Family Center Event

10 a.m.–2 p.m. — Center For Children and Families, Inc. — Free entry — A community event focused on providing services and resources for families and children.

Teaching Climate Across the Curriculum: Tools and Strategies for K–12

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — National Weather Center (NWC) — Registration required — Explore hands-on workshops to integrate climate science into your K–12 teaching across all subjects.