Good morning, Norman.

School officials said the upcoming year will be challenging as local districts — including Norman — face pressure to improve test scores and secure state backing.

Community members are invited to share their thoughts with the editor via email.

Norman asks residents to separate yard waste from storm debris as cleanup continues four weeks after the July 4 storm.

Residents should place small branches, leaves and routine yard waste for regular pickup and leave larger debris for removal (discounted 33-gallon containers are available).

Local lawmakers, including Rep. Hefner, held a Disability in Oklahoma Listening Session on Jul.

31 at 7:30 a.m. CT where families shared struggles with staffing shortages and medication delays affecting disability services. Lawmakers plan to connect parents with service providers – a first step toward improving ongoing care.

Norman Regional Health Systems announced it will no longer be in network with Aetna after months of negotiating updated 2026 contracts with several insurers.

The press release said the network change is a normal part of healthcare operations.

On Thursday night at Devon Park, the U.S. Women's Elite Team won a 6 to 4 extra innings comeback victory over Chinese Taipei, with Ana Gold hitting two home runs + the team connecting after just 48 hours of practice to push toward the championship stage.