Good morning, Norman.

Attorney General Gentner Drummond asked the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals to schedule the execution of Kendrick Antonio Simpson for October 30 instead of proceeding with death row inmate Tremane Wood—whose defense team withdrew due to a conflict—as Simpson, a Katrina evacuee convicted in 2007 for fatally shooting two men in 2006, awaits the court's decision.

Mark Kottka, charged with first-degree murder for a 2023 road-rage shooting on Main Street that fatally wounded Christian Gurrola, returned to court Monday, August 25th at around 9 a.m., while police said he acted as the aggressor + his self-defense claim is in question.

Research shows patients who engaged with art had more control and less anxiety, often leading to shorter hospital stays.

At Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health, a splatter room—where children freely expressed their feelings—helped ease the stress of treatment.

OU football released its depth chart ahead of the opener vs. Illinois State at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug.

30—Jaren Kanak is starting at right end while defensive roles are split between David Stone and Michael Boganowski. Coaches may adjust assignments before the game, hinting at changes in the team lineup.

Tickets for Oklahoma Sooners football games for the 2025 season are available online, with the season opener against Illinois State on Aug.

30 starting at $34 on StubHub (prices vary by vendor for each game). The team, coached by Brent Venables (in his fourth season), will open SEC play with a home game against Auburn on Sept. 20 before facing Texas on Oct. 11.

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.

Crimson Friday Concert

2-4:30 a.m. — Campus Corner — Free entry — Celebrate gameday with live music before the University of Oklahoma homegame.

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.

Alex Bergan, Will Stucky, and Garrett Owen Live

8-11:30 p.m. — Opolis — $11.29 — Experience an evening of folk music with talented artists in the heart of Norman.

Oklahoma Sooners vs. Auburn Tigers

2:30-4:30 p.m. — Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — Cost info not provided — Watch a thrilling college football matchup between Auburn and Oklahoma.