Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of November.
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🎓 Education
Seven high school students were nominated as November’s Student of the Month for academic excellence & community service, and local leaders chose these candidates based on their achievements.
Voting is open until 11 a.m. on Nov. 20 with one vote allowed per hour, and the winner will be announced online Friday.
🏈 Sports
Missouri State beat UTEP 38—24 on Saturday as quarterback Jacob Clark threw 330 yards and four touchdowns and the team ran the ball in the final quarter to finish 7—3 and remain near the top of Conference USA.
The Bears also filed a petition with the NCAA to allow first-year FBS teams to play in bowl games, a move that is drawing national attention.
🎉 Springfield Events
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Movie Matinee: Swingtime Screening
2-7 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket & Concession Voucher combo available — Enjoy a classic 1936 film featuring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in a delightful dance and romance tale.
BFF, Dates or Single Winter Splendor
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $44-$52 per person — Unleash your creativity and take home your own masterpiece in a fun, guided blacklight painting experience.
Cards at Cards Show
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Hammons Field — Tickets available at event — Discover, trade, and enhance your collection at SWMO's ultimate sports cards and collectibles show.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Screening
8-9:30 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — $75 VIP tickets available — Celebrate the holidays with a classic film and a fun costume contest.
Missouri State Bears vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
1-3 p.m. — Robert W. Plaster Stadium — Cost information not provided — Catch an exciting college football matchup between the Bears and the Bulldogs.
The Arc of the Ozarks: Christmas Extravaganza
5:30-9:30 p.m. — White River Conference Center — Cost not specified — Celebrate the season with a festive fundraising event for Children’s Autism Services.
Taj Farrant's Final Show of 2025
6-8:30 p.m. — The Riff — $5 cover for minors — Experience electrifying guitar work as Taj Farrant returns to his home stage for an unforgettable performance.
Toys for Tots 2025
2-5 p.m. — Corwin Ford of Springfield — Free entry — A community event supporting local children in need through toy donations.
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
8:45 p.m. — Stone Chapel — Up to 12% Off — Experience the enchanting sounds of Christmas carols played by the Listeso String Quartet under candlelight in a stunning chapel setting.
It's A Wonderful Life Film Screening
2-4 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Free admission — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a classic film showcasing heartfelt moments.
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