Good morning, Norman.

Reba McEntire and Little Big Town honored The Golden Girls at the 77th Emmy Awards on Sept 14 by singing the sitcom's theme on a re-created kitchen set, and Reba confirmed her engagement to actor Rex Linn from Oklahoma.

The tribute also marked the show's 40th anniversary and pointed to artifacts of Oklahoma native Rue McClanahan that will be featured at the OKPOP Museum in Tulsa.

Thomas Landers, former dean of OU Gallogly College of Engineering, died at 75 today after a six-year battle with dementia.

He served in the U.S. Air Force, earned degrees from Texas Tech, and helped build key college facilities—he is survived by his wife, three sons, and four grandchildren.

OU approved a $30 fee each semester for students in fraternities and sororities to help pay for extra staff and programs like risk management and leadership training—starting in November, the fee will be lower than many other colleges charge and students needing help can get a waiver.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court issued a temporary stay on the new social studies standards and stopped funding for their implementation after a lawsuit by parents, teachers and faith leaders challenged the curriculum that includes lessons on Christianity and debunked election fraud claims. The court ruled on Monday, Sept. 15—ordering schools to continue using the 2019 standards while it reviews the case.

OU Health has introduced a single-port robotic thoracic surgery that uses a four-centimeter incision—offering patients less pain and faster recovery as a first in a seven-state region.

Dr. Matthew Reinersman, one of 20 trained surgeons, recently performed the procedure on a patient with an autoimmune disorder and will soon meet with other surgeons to explore further uses of the new technology.

Coach Brent Venables said Monday that OU hoped to return wide receiver Keontez Lewis—who took a hit to the head last Saturday—for the game on Saturday against Auburn, while defensive lineman Danny Okoye and freshman offensive lineman Michael Fasusi are expected to play; the official SEC injury report will be released Wednesday night.

Seven Norman spots—ranging from free tailgating at The Oval to Louie’s Grill and Bar—offer fans diverse places to enjoy drinks as Sooners football season kicks off.

These venues provide gameday specials and a mix of indoor and outdoor settings that cater to local fans.

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.

Route 66 Balloon Festival

7 a.m. – 10 p.m. — Parkhurst Pumpkin Patch — Check for admission fees — Experience colorful hot air balloons lighting up the Arcadia sky.

Oklahoma Sooners vs Kent State Football

3-6 p.m. — Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Oklahoma Sooners clash with Kent State in an exciting football match.

Pajama Story Time

6:30-7:00 p.m. — Center For Children and Families, Inc. — Free entry — Enjoy bedtime stories that enrich literacy and strengthen the bonds between parents and children.