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Norman
Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 6,000 children are in foster care and Sunbeam Family Services is asking for more foster parents as local families share that getting support (such as training and monthly check-ins) made their journey both rewarding and challenging when they began last year. The agency said more foster parents are needed as the holiday season approaches. News9
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James died in a fatal plane crash on Sept 18 in Franklin, NC—his wife and her daughter were also killed, and Carrie Underwood paid tribute on social media by calling him a good guy. The Oklahoman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Oklahoma dedicated the Jones Family Welcome Center Friday in a renovated Jacobson Hall that was built in 1919 and now adds 11,000 extra square feet and an immersive screen experience — a new visitor center for families. The Norman Transcript
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma City U.S. Attorney Pat Ryan, who helped prosecute Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols after the bombing, died while snorkeling in Aruba on Sept. 18th—he was 79. The Oklahoman
- ➤ The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority will unveil revised plans for the south extension toll road on Sept. 23 at 2 p.m.—engineers chose a new route following feedback from Norman residents during earlier meetings. Homeowner open houses in Norman and Noble will be held over the following week to discuss property concerns under the ACCESS Oklahoma expansion plan. The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ OU football released its final pregame availability report ahead of its Auburn matchup with offensive linemen Michael Fasusi, Jake Maikkula, and Febechi Nwaiwu confirmed available to play. Additional reports are scheduled later this week—teams will update player status before kickoff. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Jackson Arnold played quarterback at OU for two seasons—leading the team to a 5-5 record—and transferred to Auburn this offseason, returning home for his debut with the Tigers last Saturday. He threw for many yards and added rushing touchdowns during his time with the Sooners. The Oklahoman
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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.
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