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Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
DRINK NEWS
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ OU President Joseph Harroz Jr. sent a mass email announcing that Derek Fuller will begin as chief of police and associate vice president on Oct. 13—he will work with deputy chiefs to enhance campus public safety and manage emergency plans. Fuller, who has held roles at Alamo Colleges and the FBI, replaces retired Chief Nate Tarver. OU Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma is ranked among the nation’s top ten for suicide, with about two residents dying each day as rates have steadily risen over the past decade. Communities are closing treatment gaps and reducing stigma by urging mental health to be treated like physical health—efforts that may save lives. News9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Oklahoman has launched a fall boys sports athletes of the week poll for Sept. 29-Oct. 5 presented by Landmark Fine Homes with voting open until noon Sunday. Last week, Southeast football player Damon Davis Jr.—who earned 9,029 votes—won the poll and this week’s nominees include athletes from football, basketball and cross country. The Oklahoman
- ➤ The Oklahoman published an all-quarter century team that honors top football players from the Red River Rivalry — with Baker Mayfield leading OU — and selects key stars from both OU and Texas since 2000. The list — featuring players like CeeDee Lamb and Adrian Peterson — reflects OU’s stronger record in the rivalry. The Oklahoman
- ➤ The SoonersXtra podcast previewed Saturday's Red River Rivalry game as OU, known for its strong defense, may miss starting quarterback John Mateer while Texas, favored to win early, is working to boost its play. Columnist Jenni Carlson and beat writer Colton Sulley compared key players and matchups—leaving the advantage open as the teams prepare for the contest. The Oklahoman
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Time magnifies the margin between success and failure. It will multiply whatever you feed it.
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