From farm markets to fall festivals: What to do in Norman, Oklahoma City for third weekend of October

From OU athletic events to outdoor exercise, enjoy fun, seasonal events in both Norman and Oklahoma City this weekend. OU Softball Battle Series 2, 6:30 p.m. Friday: Watch the OU softball team compete in the second game of the Battle Series at...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rescues 'rusty' Thunder in opener vs. Rockets

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander totaled 35 points, five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals in a win over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday in Oklahoma City. Photo by Gerald Leong/EPA Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Shai...

Musick previews Arkansas' season at SEC Media Day

Change is the one word that encapsulates the Arkansas women’s basketball program going into the 2025-26 season. Gone is former head coach Mike Neighbors, who was the head coach at Arkansas for eight seasons. Instead of Neighbors, it will be Kelsi...

Oklahoma education department shifts focus away from Bible mandates

WELL, GUYS, I’M DUE. THIS IS I’M TOLD THIS IS ALL DUE TO THE STAFF TURNOVER WE’VE BEEN SEEING RECENTLY WHEN A PUBLIC OFFICIAL STEPS DOWN THE NEXT IN LINE, TAKES ON ALL THOSE LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES. AND RIGHT NOW, THE GOAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF...

Oklahoma City high school team returns championship title after scoring error

CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL. THIS IS A VIDEO FROM LAST SEASON WHEN THE ACADEMY OF CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL WAS CROWNED VICTORIOUS IN A GAME AGAINST APACHE HIGH SCHOOL. WITH ABOUT TWO MINUTES LEFT IN THE GAME, THERE WAS A...

Oklahoma’s Jayden Gibson Leaves Program Amid Injury Struggles

NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma wide receiver Jayden Gibson is no longer part of the Sooners football program, coach Brent Venables confirmed during a weekly SEC teleconference. “Jayden’s no longer with the team,” Venables said but did not provide...

Here's when 'The Outsiders' musical tour is coming to OKC, back to Tulsa

TULSA — Although only a few months had passed, Emma Hearn experienced a surreal feeling returning to Tulsa as one of "The Outsiders." "It's like we've been building to this moment for so long, even getting to be here a couple months ago and meet...

Sporticast 491: Penn State’s Rapid Descent From White Out to Buyout

On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including Penn State’s decision to fire football coach James Franklin after the Nittany Lions lost two...

Head Start centers face funding loss

OKLAHOMA CITY — A “catastrophic” loss of funding is little over a week away for Head Start centers serving 2,500 children across Oklahoma. If the nationwide government shutdown continues, four Head Start programs in Oklahoma will run out of...

White House East Room demolition begins for Trump’s Ballroom construction, and more from around the world

US President Donald J. Trump holds a mock-up of the new White House Ballroom as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 22 October 2025. The leaders met to discuss continued...

Tennessee vs Alabama channel, time, TV schedule, streaming

Tennessee football looks to exorcise its Tuscaloosa demons once more with a trip to Alabama on Oct. 18 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Vols (5-1, 2-1 SEC) held off Arkansas last week, though defensive issues persist. Tennessee's defense has allowed...

Movie Review: ‘Blue Moon’ is a poignant, funny valentine, and Ethan Hawke has never been better

By Canadian Press on October 15, 2025. For a filmmaker once synonymous with slackerdom, Richard Linklater has proven to be one of the most prodigious and consistently excellent American filmmakers. A small but rich vein of the two dozen features...

Cincinnati vs. Oklahoma State Oct. 18: TV, Stream

The No. 24 Cincinnati Bearcats (5-1) square off against a fellow Big 12 opponent when they visit the Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-5) on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Boone Pickens Stadium. Watch college football live without cable. Stream ACC, SEC,...

Ole Miss vs. Georgia channel, time, TV schedule, streaming 

Ole Miss football is on the road for the first time since Sept. 6 with a trip to Georgia on Oct. 18 in Athens. The Rebels (6-0, 3-0 SEC) held off Washington State last week what they'll hope was a look-ahead spot and not a look at the future....

Oklahoma QB John Mateer seeks redemption after worst start of his career vs. Texas

NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is coming off the worst start of his career. He barely completed 50% of his passes for just 202 yards and threw three interceptions in a 23-6 loss to Texas last Saturday that sent the Sooners (5-1,...

Kevin Durant takes positives from every stop on his NBA journey

OKLAHOMA CITY – Back in his old stomping grounds of Texas last February, Kevin Durant purchased some size 18 custom cowboy boots with a hat to match — a call to his days as a star basketball player at the University of Texas. As a new member of...

Oklahoma’s Funniest ‘Betrayals’ Have TikTok Cracking Up

Surely you’ve seen the betrayals trend on social media. I’ve been seeing it on TikTok, specifically for Surely you’ve seen the betrayals trend on social media. I’ve been seeing it on TikTok, specifically for Oklahoma, and figured “why not,” let’s...

New book celebrates gay rights pioneer you’ve never heard of

If you’ve ever marveled at how sometimes a rainbow appears after what seems like the darkest day and the wildest storm, then you’ll appreciate what it’s like at a time like this, to discover “American Teenager” — an honest chronicle of diverse,...

‘Breathtaking’ entertainment of the highest quality

Musical of Musicals, The Musical… “a marvellous show as evidenced by a sustained standing ovation, and lovers of musical theatre will revel in its cleverness and the mesmerising talent of the performers.” Musical theatre / Musical of Musicals, The...

Newcastle Senior Citizens Center

October Senior of the Month is Jean Mears Jean Mears, 81 years old, is the October Senior of the Month at Newcastle Senior Citizens Center. She was born in Purcell and spent most of her growing up years in Midwest City where she graduated high...