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Cape Girardeau
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The SEMO Redhawks are teaming with Mid-America Transplant to host Donate Life Games this weekend to honor donor heroes and boost organ donation awareness, with the baseball game Friday at 6 p.m. at Capaha Field and the softball game Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Southeast Softball Complex. Fox 23
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local artists Barb Bailey and Aaron Horrell are inviting Cape Girardeau residents to help paint Blues Highway—a mural celebrating 100 years of Highway 61—with sessions held Tuesday to Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 620 Whitelaw Avenue. KFVS12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Perry County School District 32 will reassess its long-term facility plans after voters rejected Proposition K.I.D.S. on April 7 — the district still faces challenges from tornado damage to Perryville High School. New board members will meet next week to gather community input. Fox 23
- ➤ Notre Dame Regional High School named its Class of 2026 valedictorian Elena Ripperda and salutatorian Lucy Ripperda based on academic and extracurricular achievements. Elena will attend Saint Louis University on a pre-med track while Lucy plans to study healthcare management there. Fox 23
- ➤ After voters rejected Proposition K.I.D.S on April 7, Perryville students face daily challenges moving among separate campus sites (a tent structure, older facilities, and a career center) due to tornado damage. School officials plan discussions on next steps as students adapt to the split environment. Fox 23
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SEMPO will host two open houses to gather transit feedback. The first is from 4 to 6 p.m. April 15 at the Jackson Civic Center and the second from 3 to 5 p.m. April 16 at Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau — residents are invited to attend. Fox 23
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The trial began Tuesday in Cape Girardeau as the Drury family sued River City Centre over planned expansion at West Park Mall. They allege the expansion violates a longstanding development agreement that limits permitted construction — a dispute now under court review. KFVS12
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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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Jurassic Quest: Cape Girardeau
1 p.m. — Show Me Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the wonder of life-sized dinosaurs in an interactive setting for all ages.
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Jurassic Quest
1 p.m. — Show Me Center — Ticketed event — Experience a thrilling dinosaur adventure suitable for all ages.
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Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Baseball
1-2 p.m. — Capaha Park — Secure your seats — Feel the thrill of college baseball with the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles taking on the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.
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