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Friday, August 23rd, 2024

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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Chin immigrant community in Springfield, leveraging centuries-old farming heritage, enriches local agriculture and cultivates cultural integration through community gardening.  Springfield Daily Citizen

CRIME NEWS

  • Springfield Police are investigating an incident where several shots were fired into a house on North Fremont, with shell casings found but no injuries reported.  KY3

CULTURE NEWS

  • The article highlights the nominees of the 39th Ozzie Awards, focusing on their contributions to arts education in southwest Missouri.  Springfield Daily Citizen

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Springfield offers a free landfill tour to educate the public on waste management and face future challenges, with a registration requirement due to limited availability.  OzarksFirst.com

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Springfield Planning & Zoning Commission rejected a rezoning proposal by Be Kind & Merciful for the third time, despite alterations aimed at aligning with the city's Forward SGF comprehensive plan.  Springfield News-Leader

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Spice up your summer cuisine with three innovative green bean recipes including quick pickled green beans, prosciutto bundles, and a potato dill salad.  KY3

SPORTS NEWS

  • Ozark's Parker Elliott aims to improve his team's record while drawing Division I interest due to his exceptional linebacker performance.  Springfield Daily Citizen
  • Jack Ralston's season with the Springfield Cardinals dramatically improved after receiving pitching advice from Hall of Famer Jason Isringhausen.  Springfield Daily Citizen
  • Missouri State linebacker Tahj Chambers takes on a leadership role, mentoring a young linebacker group while aiming for NFL aspirations.  Springfield Daily Citizen
  • Trevor Wilson, a standout football player and scholar, excels on and off the field as he attracts attention from top college programs for his athletic and academic achievements.  Springfield Daily Citizen

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • C-Street City Market: A Local Farmers Market Experience

    Experience a vibrant farmers market dedicated to supporting local farmers and artists in Springfield, MO.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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  • CPR, First Aid, and AED Training in Springfield, MO

    Learn essential skills for adult, child, and pediatric CPR, First Aid, and AED training certified by the State of Missouri-DSS.

    Mon, 9/9/24

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  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore Volunteer Day

    Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity to help give back to the Springfield community while engaging in construction activities.

    Tue, 9/10/24

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  • Peter Pan: A Magical Musical Adventure

    Experience the beloved musical 'Peter Pan' as it captures the imaginations of families with its enchanting story and timeless songs.

    Wed, 9/11/24

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  • An Intimate Evening with Michael Spyres: A Foreign Affair

    Experience a unique concert evening featuring Michael Spyres, coupled with food and drink pairings inspired by American folk musical traditions.

    Thu, 9/12/24

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  • 10th Annual Missouri Food Truck Festival

    Experience a diverse array of gourmet food trucks offering burgers, cajun dishes, BBQ, pizza, tacos, and sweet treats at the annual MO Food Truck Fest.

    Sat, 9/14/24

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  • Springfield Reptile Expo: A Reptilian Adventure

    Experience an exciting showcase of reptiles with educational displays, hands-on encounters, and a marketplace for adopting scaly companions.

    Sun, 9/15/24

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  • Karaoke Mondays at Martha's Vineyard

    Experience a lively evening of karaoke, cocktails, and happy hour specials at Martha's Vineyard with host Blyss Carrington and fellow music lovers.

    Mon, 9/16/24

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  • Volunteer Day at Habitat For Humanity ReStore

    Experience the joy of giving back to your community by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and helping with various construction projects.

    Tue, 9/17/24

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  • Midweek Matinee Screening of Out of Africa

    Experience a classic film as the Gillioz Theatre presents a matinee showing of the 1985 film 'Out of Africa', featuring the story of Karen Blixen's journey of love and self-discovery in Africa.

    Wed, 9/18/24

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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