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Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ During the second weekend of December, Norman has many holiday events, including an art walk, treasure trek, and holiday market. Events run Friday through Sunday downtown (with various times) and offer live music, local food, and family fun. OU Daily
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Holiday cookware deals from HexClad, Our Place, Caraway and Le Creuset are live—Norman shoppers can enjoy up to 70% off savings until month end as they upgrade their kitchens for the holiday season. The Oklahoman
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Americana rocker Beau Jennings will perform his former band Cheyenne’s debut album in full for its 20th anniversary on January 10 at The Blue Door in Oklahoma City, offering fans a chance to reconnect with his early work alongside his evolved sound. KGOU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Holdyn Hensley, also known as UK Guy, wore a British-themed outfit to raise awareness about OU's Sooner Works program (which supports students with disabilities) and challenge assumptions about autism. The program offers courses, internships and social events to help students gain independent living skills. OU Daily
- ➤ OU's AAUP chapter requested that the university explain the suspension of teaching assistant Mel Curth after he gave a failing grade to a student whose essay mentioned the Bible (an incident prompting calls for his reinstatement). The university said a review is underway. News9
- ➤ Norman Public Schools and Moore Norman Technology Center updated the community on school programs at Wednesday's State of the Schools event hosted by the Norman Chamber of Commerce. Both superintendents shared program successes during the meeting. The Norman Transcript
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ OU assistant professor June Zhao proposed an Indian Health Service trust fund to close a $100 million funding gap by using a model from the Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund to raise $1 billion in principal and generate interest revenue. The plan aims to improve Native health care. KGOU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ OU football released its 2026 schedule on Thursday, Dec. 11; the Sooners will face UTEP on Sept. 5, Michigan on Sept. 12, New Mexico on Sept. 19 and include a bye on Oct. 3 as part of a SEC slate with nine conference contests. The Oklahoman
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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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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.
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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.
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