Good morning, Jefferson City.

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 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.

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.

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.

The Story Stop at Ellis-Porter Riverside Park

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Ellis-Porter Park — Free entry — Enjoy a storytime experience with the MRRL Bookmobile in a scenic park setting.