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Norman
Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Several Oklahoma high school marching bands are competing in Indianapolis at the Bands of America Grand National Championships. Broken Arrow performed on November 13 and Yukon, Southmoore, and Jenks are performing today—final rounds will be held tomorrow at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Life.Church’s YouVersion Bible App reached 1 billion installs worldwide—faster than expected—and will be celebrated at Paycom Center on November 17 with many watching online and in person. Leaders like Craig Groeschel and Christine Caine will share plans for the next billion—showing the church’s strong global growth. The Oklahoman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After Congress reopened the government this week, food pantries in Oklahoma City and other areas saw high demand as SNAP benefits resumed partially (help is still limited) due to lingering funding delays. Local agencies and tribal programs are giving out food boxes and asking for donations (state funds support extra supplies) as many residents continue to struggle with food insecurity. KGOU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has purchased a vacant hospital in south OKC to replace Norman’s Griffin Memorial Hospital—planning phased renovations that will offer 32 mental health beds by the end of December. The $60 million project, funded with ARPA dollars, will replace at least 120 beds—expanding behavioral health services for the community. The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma defensive back Gentry Williams is doubtful to play against Alabama today—he was added to the SEC report on Thursday after not being listed on Wednesday. Offensive lineman Derek Simmons is now available while other players remain listed as questionable or probable. The Oklahoman
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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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Wolfpack vs. Sooners Women's Basketball
1-4 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Tickets required — Witness a thrilling college basketball matchup between North Carolina State and Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks
1-3 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Sooners as they face the Hawks in an exciting women's basketball matchup.
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Little Rock Trojans vs Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball
6:00-8:00 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — $2 Beer, Soda & Popcorn — Cheer on the Sooners as they take on Little Rock in this exciting women's basketball matchup.
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Ugly Sweater 5k & One-Mile Fun Run
5-11 p.m. — Legacy Park — Participants encouraged to bring items for charity — Dash through holiday cheer in your jolliest attire.
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