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Cape Girardeau
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KFVS12
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Fox 23
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Fox 23
- ➤ 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. KFVS12
- ➤ 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. Fox 23
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. KFVS12
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Fox 23
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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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