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Sunday, November 16th, 2025
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Patti Drennan, a former Norman High School choir teacher, got her first Grammy nomination last week for her choral album "Requiem of Light" that she wrote in seven weeks—an honor in the Best Choral Performance category. She has composed more than 875 pieces during her long career and now sees her hard work recognized. The Norman Transcript
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Thanksgiving turkey prices have soared due to the return of avian flu and lower production — while grocery stores roll out seasonal deals that lower costs on items like eggs. Retailers including Aldi, Walmart, and Amazon offer holiday meal bundles, and Oklahoma turkey hunters may also consider wild turkey hunting as an alternate option. The Oklahoman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OU Daily earned four honors at the national advertising competition hosted by College Media Business and Advertising Managers at the CMBAM conference in Fullerton on November 8th. The Daily staff including Gina Smith, Terry Chanda Chishimba and Cale Childs received awards for special sections, social media promotion, outdoor promotion and sponsored content. OU Daily
- ➤ Oklahoma public schools will continue with the 2019 social studies textbooks while the State Textbook Committee has suspended the adoption cycle because the rules for new materials are under review. State Superintendent Fields said his team will reexamine the standards and publishers may bid again once a final version is set—he expects a decision by February. The Oklahoman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oklahoma Department of Human Services is issuing full food stamp benefits for November after the federal shutdown ended — more than 680,000 recipients will receive their SNAP benefits automatically without needing to act. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Oklahoma lawmakers plan to ramp up enforcement actions against pharmacy benefit managers next year after an interim study showed their practices may harm drug access and local pharmacies. Legislators including Rep. T.J. Marti and Sen. James Lankford will introduce reforms in the upcoming legislative session—efforts aimed at ensuring fair pricing and reimbursement for patients and independent pharmacies. The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma defensive end R Mason Thomas is ruled out for the Sooners' game against Alabama today as the SEC report stated — he injured himself on a fumble recovery against Tennessee. Defensive lineman Jayden Jackson is a game time decision as Oklahoma prepares for the 2:30 p.m. kickoff on ABC. The Oklahoman
- ➤ The Oklahoma Sooners stunned Alabama in Tuscaloosa with a 23-21 win as their defense forced a late turnover—fans said the victory keeps playoff hopes alive. The team will face unranked Missouri and LSU in Norman to stay in contention for the College Football Playoff. 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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