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Cape Girardeau
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly two weeks after DISH removed KFVS12, local viewers are urged to act by calling 877-2-KEEPUS (as the channel's CBS Sports, entertainment and Heartland News programming remains off the air) until a fair deal is reached. KFVS12
- ➤ At Sikeston High School Fieldhouse, the Kenny Rogers Children’s Center telethon raised over $326,000 on March 21 to support therapy services for children with special needs. Donations continue to be accepted when you text KRCC to 71777. Fox 23
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The chamber's Annual Dinner on Friday, Mar. 20 at the Show Me Center honored business leaders and organizations with awards + milestone recognitions. The ceremony featured a leadership change as Chris Horrell was named board chair for 2026. Fox 23
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ First responders, EMS workers, and students participated in a full-day mass casualty simulation at Cape CTC today (simulating a plane crash) to practice high-pressure protocols. Multiple local agencies and a hospital supported the exercise. Fox 23
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Stitch & Listen Gathering
6-8 p.m. — Cape Girardeau Public Library — Registration appreciated — Stitch and listen to your favorite audiobooks with fellow fiber arts lovers.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Other people's opinion of you does not have to become your reality.
~ Les Brown
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