Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Norman resident Isaiah Bermudez, a University of Oklahoma psychology graduate, will leave on Jan.
11 for Guinea to serve as a Peace Corps public health educator for 27 months (he is the 22nd volunteer from Oklahoma).
🎭 Culture
At September’s Ink The Block Party, Felix Richter-Addo of Wildcat Lending Library offered free books for borrowing among local artists selling prints, jewelry and paintings.
Visitors were encouraged to return the books after reading them.
BC Clark Jewelers keeps its nearly 70-year-old holiday jingle alive as a cherished local tradition, said owner Jim Clark; the beloved tune first aired decades ago and remains a hallmark of the season.
The public now owns the jingle, uniting neighbors in a nostalgic celebration every year.
🏈 Sports
Ben Arbuckle said his first season as OU offensive coordinator was mixed after the Sooners lost to Alabama in the playoffs, with the offense ranking 88th nationally.
He said he will boost quarterback accuracy and add support for next season (2026) as improvements are planned.
🎉 Norman Events
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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.
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.
Winter WONderland Championship Celebration
5:15-7:15 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Ticketed event — Experience the excitement of women's gymnastics with a festive championship theme.
Center for Children and Families Event
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Center For Children and Families, Inc. — Free entry — A community event providing resources and support for children and families.
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