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Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OU faculty and students have discussed AI's growing impact on classrooms as the university introduced a chief AI officer and launched a roadmap for 20 new projects. Professors are adjusting policies and planning new courses—efforts that aim to guide ethical AI use and prepare students for future challenges. OU Daily
- ➤ State schools Superintendent Ryan Walters' agency is investigating 12 districts for not holding a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk, with ten schools saying they were not notified while Tulsa and Harding Fine Arts Academy reported formal communication. An Oklahoma City constitutional lawyer said Walters lacks the power to direct local boards—Walters also sent a letter Monday to superintendents about teachers under investigation and issued instructions Tuesday for every high school to start a Turning Point USA chapter. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU Daily and its staff earned six honors at the Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists contest—winning awards for outstanding print website, magazine, reporter, online story, and sports photography—from more than 400 entries judged by professionals. Students pay fees to support the paper and local donors in Norman have contributed over $125,000 to back its independent journalism. OU Daily
- ➤ Oklahoma has dropped the fine arts credit requirement for graduation and school districts now choose whether to offer art programs. In Waurika, art teacher Glenn Howard works to rebuild his program amid limited resources—local officials and community efforts aim to support future classes. The Oklahoman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority unveiled a revised alignment for the South Extension Turnpike on Tuesday that shifts the route through Cleveland and McClain counties to reduce home impacts and address years of local opposition—about 75 homes will be affected as construction begins in 2027 with open houses planned to work with property owners. This change moves the project forward, with the northern section set to open in 2032 and the southern in 2034. News9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ OU wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III rose to the challenge in Saturday's win over Auburn when he caught a 31 yard pass that set up quarterback John Mateer's touchdown run and finished with nine receptions for 127 yards and one score in a win by a score of 24 to 17—he said he joined OU for its Air Raid offense and proved himself as a key playmaker by trusting the practiced drills. The Oklahoman
- ➤ The SEC announced OU football’s schedule for the next four seasons, naming Mississippi, Missouri and Texas as annual opponents and setting up a nine-game league slate that will include home and away games built around traditional rivalries starting in 2026—details will be re-evaluated every four years. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU softball continued its strong recruiting on Tuesday when top-ranked outfielder Finlee Williams committed to the Sooners—she chose OU over offers from Arkansas, LSU, Texas and Texas Tech. Finlee, who stars for Texas Glory and Melissa High School, was ranked No. 1 in her position by Softball America and joins a highly touted 2027 class. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU football starting quarterback John Mateer will undergo hand surgery today by Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles after suffering a right-hand injury on Sept 20 against Auburn — a key moment during the 24-17 win against the Tigers — and is expected to return later this season. Coach Brent Venables said sophomore Michael Hawkins Jr. will start the next game against Kent State on Oct 4. The Oklahoman
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