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Sunday, August 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A national campaign by JewBelong has put up hot pink billboards in Norman to fight antisemitism. One billboard with the message 'Standing against antisemitism is standing with America' is on Interstate 35 and S Interstate Drive—more billboards will go up soon to keep the message alive. The Oklahoman
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested a man in Norman Saturday morning after a brief standoff; he burned a McClain County sheriff's deputy’s home Friday night and then returned to burglarize an off-duty officer’s home — authorities said he targeted law enforcement vehicles and properties, and although the home was a total loss, the officer’s family remained safe. The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former OU softball star Mackenzie Donihoo was hired as an assistant coach at Division II Northeastern State — she medically retired ahead of the 2024 season after playing for OU and Tennessee and joins coach Cassidy Bowen's staff. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU football announced team captains on Saturday, Aug. 23—seven players led by quarterback John Mateer were named to captain every week going forward—as they prepare for the season opener against Illinois State on Saturday, Aug. 30. The Oklahoman
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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