Good morning, Columbia.

Columbia’s Farmers Market reopened its Double Up Food Bucks program that matches SNAP funding for up to $25 per day—shoppers must show their EBT card at the Oasis booth to get purple tokens accepted until August 31.

Following Earth Day and one day after the average last frost date, a new video presents warm season planting tips + easy composting hacks to help local gardeners start their vegetable gardens and care for the environment.

West Worley Street was partially closed Wednesday morning after a car flipped into a ditch and one person was taken in an MU Health Care ambulance—emergency vehicles including an ambulance, three fire trucks and a police car responded to the scene.

Irene's, a live-fire restaurant and bar in Columbia, celebrates two years in business by offering a new mezcal from Oaxaca.

The restaurant, opened in 2023 by Tim Eisenhauer, Frances Harvey and Joshua Smith, serves shared platters of meals inspired by the Southern U.S., Texas, Mexico and the Caribbean — a sign of its growing success — as it marks its anniversary.

The 97th annual Missouri FFA convention kicked off at the Hearnes Center in Columbia on Wednesday night and will run through Friday—nearly 10,000 people are expected to attend and participate in competitions, leadership events, and statewide officer elections.

Students and volunteers are taking part in various activities as the event continues to showcase agricultural education.

The Boone County Commission confirmed Wednesday that its recycling drop-off program has been suspended indefinitely after an EF1 tornado destroyed Columbia’s recycling sorting facility Sunday.

County officials are collecting drop-off containers and evaluating options to restart the service while the city plans to build a new facility that could take two to three years — no alternative recycling processor is available.

Pasta La Fata in the Arcade District has brought back its popular chicken parm for a limited time this week.

The sandwich features hand-breaded chicken thighs—fried to order and topped with classic tomato sauce and melted mozzarella—served on freshly baked sesame rolls from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends.

Trolls Movie Night

7:30-9 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a colorful animated adventure with friends and family under the stars.

Molly's Miles 5K and 10K Race

8:00-10:30 a.m. — Molly Bowden Memorial Park — Supports family members of fallen police officers — Run for a cause while enjoying a scenic course.

Spring 2025 Parade of Homes

1-5 p.m. — Columbia, MO — Admission varies — Tour premier homes and find fresh inspiration for your next design project.

Concert Jazz Band & Studio Jazz Band Performance

7 p.m. — University of Missouri — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy a night of swinging sounds with talented jazz ensembles at this historic venue.

Georgia Bulldogs vs. Missouri Tigers Softball

6:59-10:59 p.m. — Mizzou Softball Field — Check local listings for ticket prices — Witness an exciting NCAA softball showdown between two competitive teams.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Screening

7:30-10 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Enjoy a family-friendly screening of the beloved Star Wars film.

Central Missouri Repeater Group Breakfast Meeting

8:30-10:00 a.m. — Summit Cafè — Free entry — Connect with fellow GMRS enthusiasts over breakfast and discuss local radio communication.

Georgia Bulldogs vs. Missouri Tigers Baseball

6:59-10:59 p.m. — Taylor Stadium — Check out the exciting matchup between Georgia and Missouri's college baseball teams.

CMRLC Gem & Mineral Show & Sale

12 PM – 4 PM — Knights of Columbus CKC Event Center — Entry Fee Applies — Explore a dazzling array of gems and minerals from various vendors.

Intro to Woodworking Class

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes materials — Learn woodworking basics while creating a small project.