Good morning, Norman.

Mission Norman, a local faith-based nonprofit that feeds and houses those in need, filed pre-development paperwork with the city to rezone over five acres at 2525 E.

Lindsey St. The group will add transitional housing, a playground + a community garden as part of its expansion of services and property planned for 2026.

An annual report from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education shows that 91.5% of public college graduates remained in Oklahoma one year after graduating and 83.5% were still employed in state five years later—a slight decline from last year.

The study also found that earning higher degrees leads to increased salaries and that graduates in nursing, engineering and teaching play a key role in boosting the local economy.

Mississippi raised reading scores by using phonics instruction and strict third-grade tests, and its fourth graders now rank in the top 10 in reading.

A survey of Oklahoma teachers shows 75% of students struggle with reading – prompting Governor Stitt and interim Superintendent Fields to form a turnaround team to improve education.

OU football seniors will be honored at the regular-season finale against LSU this Saturday.

The roster lists several seniors—some with injury and eligibility challenges such as Jovantae Barnes and Troy Everett—as they close out their college careers.

OU football's starting center, Jake Maikkula, was downgraded to doubtful on Thursday and may miss Saturday's game against LSU — the team already has slim depth after Troy Everett's season-ending knee injury and other players are set to miss play.

OKC Thunder star Jalen Williams will make his season debut today at 8:30 p.m. at Paycom Center when the team hosts the Phoenix Suns — his return follows wrist surgery and a procedure to remove an irritating screw.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2025 Oklahoma New Year's Meeting

7:30-11:59 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center — Discounted lodging available — Celebrate the New Year with worship services and community gatherings.