Daily
Cape Girardeau
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cape Girardeau Parks & Rec announced that renovations on Cape LaCroix Trail will begin Monday, March 23, on the section (from Bloomfield Road through Shawnee Park Sports Complex) to expand the trail from 8 to 12 feet and include an overlay. The project will close that portion until early September. KFVS12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mercy Southeast launches Varsity Volunteers, a summer program giving high school students hands-on experience at Mercy Hospital Southeast. Orientation is the week of May 25 with volunteer hours running from June to late July + students aged 14 or older must apply by May 1 and complete 40-48 hours. Fox 23
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Mike Kehoe ordered state and federal flags to be flown at half-staff today in honor of Butler County firefighter Jackson Warren, who died in a March 6 crash while responding to an emergency call. Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. KFVS12
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau warned consumers about scam ads for the weightloss product LipoMax; deep fake ads featuring celebrity faces (like Oprah Winfrey) and billing issues have led to nearly 200 reports from the region. Customers are urged to check company credentials online before purchasing. KFVS12
- ➤ Westbrook Dialysis marks today as World Kidney Day, underscoring the need for early kidney detection. Clinical administrator Tammy Atherton (of the local center) urges residents to stay active, remain hydrated and schedule routine checks to catch potential issues early. KFVS12
-
UT Martin Skyhawks vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Baseball
1-2 p.m. — Capaha Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of college baseball with the UT Martin Skyhawks facing off against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.
-
Sportsplex Blast March Madness
March 28-29 — Cape Girardeau SportsPlex — Check website for details — Exciting youth basketball tournament featuring various age groups and skill levels.
-
Educational Hair Show with Sam Villa and Anna Peters
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau — Lunch provided — Experience an engaging hair show with insights from industry experts Sam Villa and Anna Peters.
-
Morehead State Eagles vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Baseball
1-2 p.m. — Capaha Park — Secure your seats — Feel the thrill of collegiate baseball action with the Morehead State Eagles facing off against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.
-
Legally Blonde The Musical
2-6 p.m. — Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall — Tickets starting at $95 — Experience the vibrant and playful journey of Legally Blonde live on stage.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not about money. It's about peace.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Cape Girardeau
Welcome to the Daily Cape Girardeau, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Cape Girardeau, Missouri community. If you like the Daily Cape Girardeau, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Cape Girardeau.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Cape Girardeau and across Missouri. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Cape Girardeau
A free Cape Girardeau community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailycapegirardeau.com/sitemap