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Norman
Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of November.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michele Loudenback, manager of Norman’s Division of Environmental Resilience and Sustainability, was honored last week with the Towering Spirit Award at the Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Environmental Excellence Celebration—she led efforts to boost local environmental programs. The Norman Transcript
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Oklahoma high school football playoffs will hold their semifinal games on Nov. 28 at several high school venues with matchups starting at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.—teams from various regions will compete to advance in the state tournament. The Oklahoman
- ➤ Dr. Steven Shin, a respected surgeon who operated on OU quarterback John Mateer’s hand/thumb earlier this season (from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center), attended Saturday’s home game against Missouri, where fans and local officials celebrated his connection to the community. His presence, highlighted by a commendation from Attorney General Genter Drummond, underscored the local pride in his achievements. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU safety Robert Spears-Jennings landed awkwardly on his collarbone during the second quarter of the game against Missouri and walked off the field into the injury tent—he finished with four tackles as the Sooners trailed 3-0. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU sophomore defensive back Reggie Powers III was disqualified after a targeting call with 2:31 left in the third quarter against Missouri on Saturday. He finished with five tackles and will miss the first half of the next home game against LSU. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU secured a 17-6 win over Missouri and is one win away from a College Football Playoff berth. Social media expressed concern that the offense might not perform at its best when the Sooners will host unranked LSU in the season finale—raising questions about their playoff chances. The Oklahoman
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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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Oklahoma Sooners vs. Kansas City Roos
7-8:30 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Check the ticket prices — Watch an exciting college basketball match-up in Norman.
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Oklahoma Sooners vs. Stetson Hatters
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Lloyd Noble Center — Tickets from $4 — Catch the exciting basketball clash between the Sooners and the Hatters.
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