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Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Main Event opened Monday at 1929 Mt. Williams Way in Norman and now serves as a family entertainment center offering interactive games, challenges, and food and drinks—making it the third Main Event location in Oklahoma among 61 centers in 22 states. The Norman Transcript
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pioneer Library System filed a lawsuit against the City of Norman and Norman Municipal Authority on Aug. 12 alleging breach of contract and negligence tied to the closure of Norman Public Library Central, which shut in November 2023 after mold was found in the building—four years after its opening. The Norman Transcript
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Experts say back-to-school shopping has become more expensive due to tariffs — families are advised to compare deals at stores offering discounted backpacks, polos, and notebooks while using gift cards to help manage spending, with the average spend estimated at $858. News9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Brent Venables said his team has stronger depth and new offensive weapons as they get ready for the season opener against Illinois State on Aug. 30 at 5 p.m.—he added that experienced players like quarterback John Mateer and a strong defense will lead the Sooners this season. News9
- ➤ Team USA won gold in softball at the World Games in China on Sunday—defeating Chinese Taipei 5-0, former Sooner Tiare Jennings hit a walk-off in the semis and was named MVP. OU head coach Patty Gasso led the team to victory. News9
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Red Clay Roots Festival
1 PM – 7 PM — The Standard — Admission details TBA — Vibe to amazing tunes and connect with fellow music lovers at this vibrant festival.
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Pepper Festival at Choctaw Creek Park
6-8 p.m. — Choctaw Creek Park — Free to attend — Enjoy live music, arts & crafts, delicious food, and a pepper eating contest.
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Crimson Friday Concert
2-4:30 a.m. — Campus Corner — Free entry — Celebrate gameday with live music before the University of Oklahoma homegame.
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Cirque du Soleil: OVO
Thu-Sun, Sep 11-14th — Paycom Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant, enchanting world of insects in this mesmerizing Cirque du Soleil performance.
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