Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

Stan's Farmers Market, built by Faith Temple Complex, will open on May 2 in Hayti to bring fresh produce closer to locals facing food deserts.

The year-round market will offer jobs for local growers, staff and a community health worker, boosting access to healthy food and economic opportunities.

A NFIB report released Tuesday shows Missouri’s permanent 20% Small Business Tax Deduction is expected to help 590,000 small businesses by creating 23,000 jobs annually + raising GDP by up to $1.1 billion this decade; the law, signed on July 4, 2025, helps level the playing field for small firms.

Twin sisters at Notre Dame Regional High School have been named valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2026, marking a first for the school.

They commute from southern Illinois and earned their honors based on strong academics and exemplary character.

Franklin Elementary student Elijah Edginton won top state honors with his original piece 'Rawr, Rawr Dinosaur'; his work will be performed at the COMP Festival on April 18 at the Sinquefield Music Center — University of Missouri in Columbia.

SEMO has named Dr. Corey Bradford Sr. as its new vice president for finance and administration following a national search; he will begin on June 15 and serve as CFO + treasurer overseeing budgets, IT, human resources, university police, and facilities management.

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking public input on proposed changes that would lower the antlered buck bag limit from two to one for the 2026 season and add a $165 fee for out-of-state hunters - feedback will help decide the new regulations later this fall.

Veterans will be able to receive free pneumonia vaccines at walk-in VA clinics set across southeast Missouri and northeast Arkansas throughout 2026.

The Cape Girardeau VA Health Care Center hosts a clinic on April 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (bring your VA health ID) while other dates are scheduled at additional locations.

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.

Jurassic Quest

1 p.m. — Show Me Center — Ticketed event — Experience a thrilling dinosaur adventure suitable for all ages.

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.