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Friday, April 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An organization in Cape Girardeau hosted an open house on April 10 for a newly renovated home on South Ellis Street. PORCH Executive Director Tameka Randle said the remodel — part of a plan to refresh South Cape Girardeau — was celebrated at a ribbon-cutting attended by the Chamber of Commerce. KFVS12
- ➤ South Side Farms is a community garden that gives vegetables to families in need and lost its hoop house last week when a tornado hit — Executive Director Maurice Theriot said they are raising $15,000 to rebuild it so they can grow produce year-round. KFVS12
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jessica Winkler began making special lip glosses in summer 2022 and now runs Bloom Beauty Company where she sells handmade skin care, custom gifts and apparel made with natural ingredients. Her store is located at 212 W. Main Street in Jackson—free Cape Girardeau delivery and extra evening hours help more customers reach her products. The Cash-Book Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local author Chelsea Tornetto wrote Chalk the Walk as a children’s book that follows two siblings who learn the power of sidewalk chalk—she said her own kids' love for the art inspired her to keep them away from screens and spark their creativity. KFVS12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Deputy Chief and Fire Marshal Randy Davis retired on April 1 after 42 years with Jackson Fire and Rescue. He began his career on August 23, 1982 and now plans to spend more time with his family and finish his home remodel. The Cash-Book Journal
- ➤ A heavy flood caused a sewer main break near the dry docks in downtown Cape Girardeau and repairs were delayed for four days—completed Thursday afternoon. The incident led only to a minor road closure and required coordination with a rail company while city officials now plan long-term solutions for the aging pipe. Fox 23
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ SEMO track and field will compete at the Crimson Tide Invitational in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, beginning today at 10 a.m. CST and ending Saturday with the men’s 4x400m relay — the team has strong national and regional rankings and will travel to Atlanta for the Georgia Tech Invite from April 18–19. Fox 23
- ➤ Today at 6 p.m., SEMO will host Eastern Illinois at Capaha Field in a three-game series that kicks off with Donate Life Day (the team will wear special blue and green jerseys to honor organ donation). The series continues with games scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Fox 23
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Ultimate Flooring & Finishes Open House
Ultimate Flooring & Finishes is hosting an open house at their Cape Girardeau location to celebrate their new branding. Casual vibe, light refreshments, Cape Chamber ribbon-cutting at 4 pm.
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Muddy River Marathon
6 AM – 12 PM — Missouri Running Co. — Registration required — Experience a scenic run through Cape Girardeau's historic landmarks.
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