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Jefferson City
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Lincoln University on May 9, 2026, officials honored Congresswoman Alma Adams with an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for her commitment to education and public service—she later gave a commencement keynote asking graduates to give back to their communities. Lincoln University of Missouri
- ➤ Lincoln University of Missouri awarded preservationist Crockett Oaks III an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters on May 9 for his work restoring Lincoln School in West Plains (a one-room schoolhouse with historic significance). The Spring 2026 commencement celebrated the university’s 160th anniversary with multiple degree presentations. Lincoln University of Missouri
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MO River Spin Jam
5-10 p.m. — Noren Access with Wilsons Serenity Point — Free entry — Connect and flow while enjoying an evening of fire flow arts by the river.
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CMFCAA Backyard BBQ Bash
5:30-9:00 p.m. — The Millbottom — $35 — Celebrate summer's unofficial start with delicious BBQ, games, and a barbecue sauce-making contest.
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