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Columbia
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reported gas prices dropped 13-15 cents across Missouri but diesel remains high at $5.10 a gallon + higher diesel costs may push grocery and retail prices upward. Midwest Retail and Grocery Alliance CEO Dan Shaul said local retailers are working to curb expenses. ABC 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 573 Mamba Academy held its first fundraiser Saturday morning at MizzouRec to raise money for uniforms, fees, travel and gym rentals; the event featured a basketball game between seventh and eighth graders and community ambassadors (former college players) along with halftime challenges, a raffle and a silent auction. KOMU 8
- ➤ Columbia Public Schools named Virginia Tate the new principal of Hickman High School for the 2026-27 school year. Tate, the assistant principal at Rock Bridge High School (a former English teacher from Columbia, South Carolina), will replace Mary Grupe who moved to a district administrative role. KOMU 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On June 4 from 6 to 7 p.m., Columbia Public Works will host an open meeting in Room 1C at City Hall to discuss traffic calming measures on Hoylake Drive following a study on speeding vehicles, inviting residents to share in-person feedback or comment online by June 19. Columbia Daily Tribune
- ➤ Columbia Regional Airport will launch a shuttle service tomorrow from its new south parking lot to the terminal; shuttles will run daily from 4 a.m. until midnight. The service follows recent parking expansions and is set up ahead of Allegiant Air’s first flight Wednesday. ABC 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The eighth annual Missouri Walk of Neurofibromatosis took place at Stephens Lake Park on May 30 — drawing many residents to raise money and awareness for the genetic disorder. Organizer Christina Thomas said the event aims to build local support for a future NF clinic. KRCG
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Sporting KC Summer Soccer Camp
5-8 p.m. — Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area — $130-$225 — Young soccer enthusiasts can improve their skills under professional coaching in a fun and engaging environment.
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Arts Fishing Club Performance
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy an evening of captivating live music at Rose Music Hall.
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Zootopia 2 Movie Night
6:30-10 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No entry fee — Enjoy a family-friendly screening of Zootopia 2 under the stars.
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Lilo & Stitch Movie Night
8-10 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — Free for teachers and their guests — Enjoy a nostalgic evening under the stars with Lilo & Stitch.
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2026 CSI | NAWIC Golf Tournament
8 AM – 3 PM — The Club at Old Hawthorne — Team registrations and sponsorships available — Swing for a good cause with proceeds benefiting local educational programs and scholarships.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
Youth Basketball Camp — Jun 9-11 — Columbia Sports Fieldhouse — $97 observed coach fee — Improve your scoring and ball handling at this high-intensity camp for kids in grades 3-8.
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Callaway Chamber Monthly Roundtable Tour
8:30-10:00 a.m. — Callaway Chamber of Commerce — Free entry — Engage with community members and industry leaders to explore local workforce opportunities.
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2026 Show-Me State Games / Missouri State Senior Games
All day — Albert-Oakland Park — Various entry fees — Compete or enjoy playing pickleball at one of Columbia's premier venues.
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Next Stop Comedy
8-10 p.m. — Bur Oak Brewing Company LLC — Entry details not provided — Enjoy live stand-up comedy in a vibrant local venue.
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Family Story Time for Young Children
10-11 a.m. — Legends Rec-Plex — Free entry — Experience stories and rhymes designed for children five years and under.
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