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Springfield
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This Memorial Day weekend, community events in the Ozarks are set to kick off summer with activities such as a replica Vietnam War Memorial at Big Cedar Lodge and an outdoor movie at Jordan Valley Park—offering family-friendly ways to honor the holiday. Additional events in Springfield and nearby Nixa include a native plant sale, a kintsugi workshop, a patriotic picnic, and remembrance ceremonies at The X Center and Springfield National Cemetery—providing many options for all ages. Springfield News-Leader
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Alejandro Lopez, the former Greene County jailer, pleaded guilty in March to charges for exposing himself and assaulting a female inmate and was sentenced on May 16 to 90 days in jail with two years of supervised probation—he is now confined at the same jail where he once worked. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ Deputies investigated a homicide in Lakewood Mobile Home Park after a 911 call at 2:15 a.m. Saturday led them to find 35-year-old Gustavo Maradiaga Salgado and 28-year-old Edyn Inestroza Gutierrez, who were illegally in Springfield from Honduras, while neighbors reported heavy police activity and previous disturbances. KY3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Public Schools celebrated the graduation of more than 1,800 seniors from Central, Glendale, Hillcrest, Parkview and Kickapoo on May 17 at Southern Bank Arena on the Missouri State University campus—each school held its own personalized ceremony with unique songs, traditions and speakers. Springfield News-Leader
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield City Council held a public hearing Monday night at 6:30 p.m. to consider a bill that would change the tax plan for Brody Corners so it could allow home building along with $27 million in commercial development. The change may bring another $10.5 million in investment—officials said—and aims to attract more growth at the site on West Battlefield. KY3
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Movie Matinee: Thelma & Louise
2 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket & combo vouchers available — Enjoy a classic film about two women's adventurous flight from the law.
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74th USHA National Four-Wall Championships
May 22 - May 26 — Dr. Thomas H. Burnett Handball Courts — Entry fee varies — Watch top handball athletes compete in one of the nation's premier championships.
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Stand-Up Comedy with Jeremiah Watkins
6:30-8 p.m. — Blue Room Comedy Club — Ticketed event — Experience a night of laughter with comedian Jeremiah Watkins known for his unique off-the-cuff style.
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Field Trip Film Screening: Finding Nemo
2 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Tickets from $5 — Enjoy a classic animated adventure as Marlin embarks on a quest to find his son Nemo.
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Trent Prewitt Live at Pappy's Place
6 PM – 12 AM — Pappy's Place — Entry cost TBA — Enjoy an evening of country music with Trent Prewitt and his fabulous 7-piece band.
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DEK of Hearts Concert
7 PM - 1 AM — Sidebar Springfield — Cost info not specified — Enjoy a blend of country, pop, and bluegrass from a talented local trio.
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Movie Matinee: Vertigo
2-4 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — $0 to $10 — Experience Hitchcock's haunting masterpiece in this special matinee showing.
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Bobby Shmurda Live Performance
8 PM — The Regency Live — All ages — Experience high-energy Hip-Hop hits with Bobby Shmurda bringing the vibes.
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Elevation Dance 2 Performances Package
11 AM — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the joy of dance with two exciting Elevation recitals.
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Willard Elevation Studio Recital 2025
2 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Reserved seating available — Experience a delightful showcase of talent at the Willard Elevation Studio's first recital.
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