Good morning, Norman.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has set up Light the World Giving Machines at Johnny Bench Plaza outside Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, letting donors support in-need causes through Jan.

1 including five local nonprofits and two international charities (helping fund beds and meals).

Hobby Lobby is moving from Main Street to University North Park with its relocation expected by February+ local leaders hope the empty lot is redeveloped for renewed downtown activity.

OU has canceled all in-person classes on Dec.

19 for the Sooners' College Football Playoff game against Alabama at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, and final exams set for Dec. 29 have been rescheduled earlier in the week while graduation ceremonies on Dec. 20 remain unchanged.

The Oklahoma Board of Regents reviewed low-producing degree programs and flagged nearly 360—resulting in 41 cuts and 21 suspensions.

OU will cut one PhD, five masters and 8 undergraduate degrees while other programs may remain if improvement plans are submitted.

Lawmakers are debating a new reading retention policy that would hold back third graders without strong support for struggling readers — experts from the University of Oklahoma's Center for Education Policy warn that targeted literacy help is essential to avoid repeating past mistakes.

Eleven Sooners earned All-SEC honors Tuesday as the conference named defensive lineman R Mason Thomas, kicker Tate Sandell + punter Grayson Miller to the First Team.

The 11 selections rank second in the league behind Georgia’s 12, with seven additional honorees recognized.

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.

Oklahoma Sooners Men's Basketball vs Mississippi Valley Delta Devils

7-9 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Get ready for an exciting college basketball matchup as the Sooners take on the Delta Devils.