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Norman
Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Othello’s Italian Restaurant and Switzer’s Locker Room will give away 100 free pizzas to families in need Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m.—owner Jennifer Dennis said the giveaway is meant to help families losing access to their food stamp benefits during the government shutdown and that a sign-up form will appear on Facebook Thursday. The Norman Transcript
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dissociation is hosting an experimental music showcase tomorrow at the Opolis in Norman—featuring local and touring artists exploring dark electronic sounds. The group is accepting open submissions for its upcoming third compilation to expand experimental music in the region. KGOU
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Cleveland County Economic Development Coalition won $35,000 in a statewide marketing grant from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce — the funding requires a matching contribution to bolster its promotional efforts. The coalition will use the grant to boost local economic development initiatives. The Norman Transcript
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OU Student Government Association elected Mercer Martin and Josephine Nicholson as next president and vice president based on unofficial results released Thursday evening—they will replace current officers one week after the election report is validated. OU Daily
- ➤ Traditions East will now serve only first-year students while Traditions West and Kraettli Apartments remain for upperclassmen housing—OU Housing and Residence Life said the change meets growing enrollment needs. The plan comes as first-year enrollment has risen 20% each year, with 6,229 new students for the upcoming academic year, and upperclassmen housing applications opening Nov. 24. OU Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma lawmakers allocated $7 million from the State Emergency Fund on Monday to two Feeding America food banks that will split $1 million weekly for up to seven weeks or until the federal government reopens. The funds are expected to support food aid for 685,000 residents and help the banks manage rising demand as SNAP faces uncertainty — the money will go to agency partners serving a 24-county area. KGOU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ OU coach Brent Venables and USC coach Lincoln Riley are trending upward after key wins that boost their teams' chances to reach the College Football Playoff and help them avoid the fate of other recently fired coaches. Norman fans see renewed hope as these improvements strengthen OU’s competitiveness in a tense coaching cycle. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU football coach Brent Venables praised his team’s defensive depth during bye week practice—reserve players stepped up when injuries sidelined key veterans during the Tennessee game. He said the defense forced three turnovers and limited the Volunteers to 18 points below their season average, showing strong preparedness. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Freshman Alec Blair has left OU's men's basketball team to focus solely on baseball, The Oklahoman confirmed; he played sparingly in the season opener and will now devote his energy to OU baseball (the four-star recruit from De La Salle balanced both sports before his decision). The Oklahoman
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Ram Run at Ruby Grant Park
9-11 a.m. — Ruby Grant Park Playground — Cost varies — Enjoy a 5K and fun run benefitting Victory Family School with shirts, medals, and a finish line celebration.
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Peggy Johnson - Depot Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Depot — Ticketed entry — Enjoy a night of acoustic music in an intimate setting featuring renowned artists.
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Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball vs. Kansas City Roos
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — $2 Beer, Soda & Popcorn — Cheer on the Sooners as they take on Kansas City in a fun Hoops for Troops event.
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Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with family-friendly activities, food, and diverse performances leading up to the tree lighting.
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Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball vs East Texas A&M
6-7:30 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — $2 Beer, Soda & Popcorn — Celebrate Native American Heritage Night with an exciting basketball showdown.
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Oklahoma Sooners vs. Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
7-9 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — $2 Takeover — Enjoy a night of college basketball with affordable snacks and drinks.
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Oklahoma Sooners vs. Missouri Tigers Football
11 AM – 1 PM — Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Witness a thrilling college football matchup between the Sooners and Tigers.
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Alcorn State Braves vs. Oklahoma Sooners Basketball
1-2:30 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling college basketball action between the Braves and Sooners.
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Alara The Label Pop Up Shop
3 PM - 5 PM — NOUN Hotel, Norman — N/A — Browse the latest collection and get game-day ready in style during the OU game.
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Live Music at NOUN Hotel
9 AM – 10 PM — NOUN Hotel, Norman, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel — Free entry — Enjoy live music in a vibrant atmosphere during OU home game weekends.
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