Ismael Lele

2 months ago | oudaily.com | Thomas Pablo |Abby Young |Ismael Lele

OU Daily fact-checked statements made at the Norman mayoral debate on Jan. 30 featuring candidates including incumbent Mayor Larry Heikkila, Ward 7 Councilmember Stephen Tyler Holman and local attorney Riley Mulinix. The debate was hosted in partnership with OU Daily, NonDoc, News 9, The Norman Transcript and Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communications. The debate was live-streamed on OU Daily, NonDoc and News 9 social media accounts and can be rewatched here.

Nov 21, 2024 | oudaily.com | Ismael Lele

Kelly Lynn, former Norman Ward 3 council member and Wewoka municipal judge, was arrested and held in direct contempt for aggressive behavior at the Oklahoma County Courthouse Thursday. Prior to being arrested, Lynn was representing Mac Lee Brink in a child custody case. According to media outlet NonDoc, District Court Judge James Siderias ordered Lynn to be arrested for contempt during court proceedings in the case.

Nov 20, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Ismael Lele

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Nov 19, 2024 | oudaily.com | Ismael Lele

Editors Note: This article was updated at 8:33 p.m. to include a statement from OU economics professor Cynthia Rogers. The city of Norman posted a legal notice protesting the certification of the petition to bring the $1.1 billion University North Park entertainment district to a public vote Tuesday evening.

Nov 12, 2024 | oudaily.com | Ismael Lele

The OU Board of Regents met to discuss and approve the naming of a new residence hall, policy revisions for employee paid time off and a vice president search committee during its meeting in Norman. Committee reports Regent Rick Nagel said, he along with Regents Kenneth Waits and Robert Ross reviewed the committee's goals for the 2024-2025 year to match in accordance with the refresh strategic plan.