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Central Oklahoma is the primary economic, tourism, commercial, industrial, and grographical hub of Central Oklahoma, as well as its primary cultural center, as the vast majority of Central Oklahoma's residents live in the greater Oklahoma City area. The only Central Oklahoma city of notable influence which is outside is the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area is Stillwater.

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Local News for Norman Oklahoma from The Norman Transcript

NEW: Federal injunctions prevents Ft. Sill from building on sacred ground

Aug 21, 2008 3:53 pm

A federal court order has stopped work on an expansion project at the Fort Sill Army Post that the Comanche Nation claims would be built on sacred ground.U.S. District Judge Timothy D. DeGiusti grante...

Three years after receiving gift from OU, Katelyn Wilbanks finally on campus

Aug 20, 2008 11:53 pm

Three years ago, Katelyn Wilbanks was surprised on the Today Show when University of Oklahoma President David Boren presented her with a full-ride scholarship to OU.Now she's finally on campus, and sh...

Chickasaw Nation to induct four into Hall of Fame today

Aug 20, 2008 11:50 pm

A former tribal governor, a tribal elder dedicated to preserving Chickasaw culture, a state representative and a former tribal legislator will be inducted into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame 6:30 p.m. tod...

Clock tower dedication planned

Aug 20, 2008 11:50 pm

A celebration is being planned at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 29 to dedicate the latest Legacy Trail Plaza and Clock Tower.The clock tower is at the corner of Jones Avenue and Main Street at the railroad tracks. ...

Success by 6 awarded funding to prepare children for school

Aug 20, 2008 11:50 pm

Smart Start Oklahoma has awarded Success by 6 a $79,878 grant to fund programs in the Norman area. The grant will help finance community projects designed to address the needs of families with young c...

Norman Regional to get award

Aug 20, 2008 11:50 pm

Norman Regional Health System will receive the Barbara Lynch Community Partner award.Norman Public Schools superintendent Dr. Joe Siano nominated Norman Regional Health System for the award for its co...

School officials moved after fire

Aug 20, 2008 11:50 pm

MOORE -- Administrative staff at the Moore school district have been relocated to the district's technology center following an electrical fire Tuesday which filled the district's Administrative Servi...

GOP voters to decide between Hamm, Lester in sheriff runoff

Aug 20, 2008 11:50 pm

The race to pick a Republican nominee for Cleveland County sheriff is down to a Moore versus Norman thingy.And it comes to a head next Tuesday.With the original slate of six GOP candidates cut in half...

For one local teacher, it's her first day ever in charge of classroom

Aug 20, 2008 12:05 am

Amber Beyleryan admits she's excited and maybe a bit nervous.And that's OK, she has good reason. Today marks the first day of school for Beyleryan at Adams Elementary School.Beyleryan is opening a new...

VIDEO: Motorists rescued from high water

Aug 20, 2008 12:01 am

Following heavy rains in the metro area Monday and Tuesday, Norman firefighters rescued three trapped motorists -- two women and a child -- from their stranded vehicle on East Franklin Road and 12th A...

News Headlines for Norman Oklahoma from The Norman Transcript

Sounds of service

Apr 27, 2008 11:27 pm

When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, Jerry Thompson was a junior at Norman High School. Thompson felt a responsibility to do his part as the war effort rose to a fever pitch, but he ...

Norman rebuilds with help of volunteers.

Apr 26, 2008 9:34 pm

Tyson Miller hauls away some wood behind a house at 2105 Virginia, Saturday.

Goodbye Dr. Belknap

Apr 24, 2008 9:42 pm

Dozens of Norman Regional Health System employees and some workers from nearby medical offices stood along Porter Avenue Thursday afternoon to honor the funeral procession of Dr. Hal Belknap.

First Norman Music Festival hits downtown Saturday

Apr 24, 2008 9:40 pm

Section of downtown streets closed midnight tonight until 6 a.m. Sunday

New name, same mission

Apr 23, 2008 11:58 pm

At a news conference Wednesday morning, it was announced that Independent Living Services for Youth would change its name to Bridges.

So, what are you going to do with your tax rebate?

Apr 23, 2008 11:09 am

Checks intended to 'head the recession off at the pass'

Poles can be early indicators of climate change

Apr 22, 2008 11:38 am

Experts are in Norman this week to talk about their research in the Arctic and Antarctic, research that shows some of the first indicators of climate change.

Williams: Standard setter

Apr 21, 2008 11:10 am

Norris Williams is an Oklahoman to his core. But he?s not the cowboy hat and Wrangler-wearing, boot-kicking stereotypical Oklahoman that many people envision when the state?s name is mentioned.

Technology a friend to modern cowboys

Apr 17, 2008 7:44 pm

The '89er Wagon Train Association will arrive in Norman Friday. Look for them - along with their horses, wagons and mules - at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.

Circle the wagons

Apr 17, 2008 10:50 am

'89er Parade expanded to bring weekend fun

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