Good morning, Jefferson City.

Missouri State Archives has refreshed its 20-year educational history program Archives Alive for third- to fifth-graders + invites more Jefferson City students to join.

The Cole County Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for its seven-week Citizens' Instructional Academy that will begin Monday, Mar.

2 with classes from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; enrollment is limited to 14-15 community members so early application is encouraged.

The first baby born in 2026, Xander William Allen Roark, was born at 12:15 a.m. on Thursday at MU Healthcare’s Capital Region Medical Center, and parents Austin Roark & Brieanna Farmer from Holts Summit said the newborn weighed 6 lbs, 4 oz and is their third child.

Building Community Bridges Food Pantry

4:30-6 p.m. — Building Community Bridges Non Profit — Free entry — Feeding those one box at a time every Monday.

Preschool Storytime

10:30-11 a.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — No reservations needed — A delightful mix of stories and music for young storytellers aged 3-5.

Social Bridge Club

7-9:30 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Enjoy fun and friendly Bridge gameplay welcoming all skill levels and new players.

Kids Ice Skating Party

1-3 p.m. — Washington Park Ice Arena — Free admission for kids — Enjoy a fun-filled ice skating party hosted by The Living Word Church.

Alabama vs. Missouri Women's Basketball Game

12-7:30 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Low-cost tickets available — Catch an exciting matchup between Alabama and Missouri in women's basketball action.

Auburn Tigers vs Missouri Tigers Basketball

6:00–7:30 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting showdown between the Auburn and Missouri Tigers on the court.

Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Missouri Tigers Women's Basketball

6:30-8 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Cost info not provided — Witness a thrilling college basketball showdown as the Razorbacks face off against the Tigers.

Rhyme Time for Babies

9:30-10 a.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Enjoy a lively session of music and movement tailored for babies and their caregivers.

University of Missouri vs University of Nebraska Hockey Game

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Washington Park Ice Arena — Tickets required — Catch the exciting collegiate hockey rivalry as the University of Missouri takes on the University of Nebraska.

Preschool Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Enjoy stories and music tailored for preschoolers aged 3-5.