Good morning, Norman.

Norman-based rapper S.

Reidy released his concept album '?YouShouldWait?' which explores his personal journey and deep community ties — he will perform the album in full at Resonator on Friday, Nov. 6.

Norman and West Village hold Halloween festivities this weekend including Norman Fall Fest on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. with trick-or-treating and a Saturday 5K run at Ruby Grant Park—plus a Smashing Pumpkins concert at Paycom Center and pumpkin displays with online tickets available.

Four OU Daily alums will share how skills from the 1980s helped shape their careers at a panel discussion set for 2-3 p.m. Friday, Nov.

6 at Gaylord Hall. Media-interested students & local guests are welcome to attend.

Governor candidates Mike Mazzei and Cyndi Munson unveiled differing education reforms ahead of November’s election; Mazzei proposes hiring a statewide literacy director and setting a reading benchmark for third graders, while Munson seeks more funding for public schools to cut class sizes and boost teacher pay.

Norman community members are discussing plans for the upcoming midterm election — local meetings aim to boost voter awareness and participation before the vote.

OU football showed promise with long drives against Kentucky last Saturday even as offensive mistakes persisted.

The team will face Mississippi State next as coaches urge players to tighten up for the remaining six games.

The OKC Thunder won 96-84 against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, Oct.

22 at Paycom Center. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 141-game streak of 20-point games ended, and Chet Holmgren with Jalen Williams helped secure the win.

Today, The Oklahoman high school sports staff released Week 8 football predictions that feature local matchups such as Norman North beating Westmoore 49 to 14 and Piedmont edging Norman 28 to 17, giving fans a glimpse of the upcoming games.

At Carl Albert High School, three volleyball quarterfinals took place Thursday as Edmond North beat Santa Fe 3 to 2, Edmond Memorial edged Norman 3 to 2, and Broken Arrow defeated Piedmont 3 to 2 (winners meet Friday at Noble High School for state semifinals).