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Recent News in Cape Girardeau

Apr 2nd, 2025 👍 2364

Deputy Chief Randy Davis retires today from Jackson Fire Rescue after 42 years of service — during which the department grew from 4 to 19 full-time staff and emergency incidents increased from 50 to 1,800 — and a retirement celebration is held at the Jackson Civic Center from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. as the community bids him farewell.

Apr 2nd, 2025 👍 1876

City street department crews in Jackson will re-stripe roadways from April through July to improve motorist visibility by painting markings (centerlines, stop bars, parking zones and crosswalks) and using warning signs, flashing lights and barricades. Motorists are urged to give workers space while passing through the work zones.

Apr 2nd, 2025 👍 1485

Residents celebrated the newly opened roads funded by the Transportation Trust Fund that now offer a smoother drive. The city will repair key roads on Mt. Auburn, Sprigg, William, and Perryville — a move to keep the network safe and well maintained.

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