Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Norman and Oklahoma City offer multiple events during College Football Playoff weekend—an art market, treasure hunt, football watch party at the NOUN Hotel Friday, and Santa brunch at Rally Kitchen and Bar Saturday and Sunday. OU Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed a petition on Dec. 4 alleging that State Farm denied wind and hail damage claims, and if Judge Amy Palumbo intervenes the case, the company must respond by Dec. 22. The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ ESPN’s College GameDay announced that Brian Bosworth is the celebrity guest picker for Friday’s live broadcast at the University of Oklahoma’s South Oval ahead of the College Football Playoff game, marking the show's second visit to Norman this season. News9
- ➤ The OKC Thunder hosted the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Paycom Center as they sought to rebound from a tough NBA Cup semifinal loss, with key players missing due to injuries (including James Harden for the Clippers). The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU and Alabama will compete Friday night in Norman in a College Football Playoff game that could be decided by key players such as quarterback John Mateer, receiver Isaiah Sategna, and kicker Tate Sandell (while Alabama relies on quarterback Ty Simpson and tackle Kadyn Proctor). The Oklahoman
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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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