Healing Together: Hope Beyond Opioids
The Virtue Center and City of Norman Host Community Events Featuring National Bioethics Expert The use and abuse of opioids in our nation, state, and local community have grown into a terrifying epidemic. Since 2000, overdose deaths in the United States have increased sixfold. Between 2018 and 2023, Oklahoma reported 4,812 unintentional overdose deaths. In […]
SAMVP
Dynastic, unstoppable, dominant — the Oklahoma Sooners softball team has long been synonymous with greatness. Leading into the 2025 season, they secured four consecutive National Championships. With expectations for their dominance to wane, many anticipated a rebuilding year for this iconic program. However, Sam Landry in the pitching circle has defied all such predictions, cementing […]
Cultivating Community
Local Leader Aims to Spark Joy Through Free Events and Partnerships in Norman Whatever he’s involved in, Jeff Moody wants everybody to have a Disney kind of experience. While in college, Moody participated in the Disney College Program. Now he’s brought that mindset to the City of Norman Parks and Recreation Department, where he has […]
Challenge: Accepted
Inner Circle Mental Health’s nonprofit, Inner Circle Foundation, is hosting its primary fundraiser of the year this summer on June 28 in the Selah neighborhood of South Norman near Goldsby. Challenge: Accepted will be a day full of events, including a 5K, water balloon battle, car show and drone show, to name a few. While […]
Parks Legacy
Norman High’s Keeley Parks Named 2X Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year From her freshman to her senior year, Keeley Parks was a player to watch for the Norman Tigers. Parks ended her high school career with a 83-26 record, including a trip to the state championship in 2023 and the state semifinals in 2025. […]
Spring Football
The Sooners have put a wrap on the 2025 spring season and as attention turns towards the upcoming season, excitement surrounding the new offense is growing. Add in the injection of energy from the newest additions to the coaching staff and Oklahoma football heads into the summer with a lot of positive momentum as count […]
Sweet Season
A Recap of the Sooner’s Women’s Basketball Season As the Sooner women’s basketball season came to a close, it was easier to put aside any frustration thanks to the incredible excitement for what lay ahead. Under the strong leadership of head coach Jennie Baranczyk, the future remains bright for this flourishing program. The Sooners wrapped […]
Service Spotlight: Chief Deputy Tammy Richards, Treasurer’s Office
Growing up in Little Axe rooted Tammy firmly within Cleveland County and imbued her with a passion to serve people. She says she loved attending Little Axe schools and being in a small rural environment. She also attended Mid-America Technology Center. “Growing up, my family and my cousins on my mom’s side all lived on […]
OU Food Pantry
“We can make a difference with what we’re doing, and you can see that impact on a day-to-day basis, said Matt Marks. Over the past eight years, the OU Food Pantry has continued to grow and increase its impact at the University of Oklahoma. A student-led initiative, the pantry is a free resource that supports […]
Celebration of Excellence
District Shines Spotlight on Educators & Staff During Annual Awards Ceremony Norman Public Schools honored outstanding educators and staff during its annual Celebration of Excellence, an event recognizing excellence across various roles and career stages. Among the honorees was Dr. Bryan Frenette, 10th-grade biology and advanced placement biology teacher at Norman High School, who was […]
