Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

A distinguished group of veterans from World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War will visit Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial on Monday, Apr.

27 at 10:30 a.m. in Perryville — the public is invited to join and thank them.

Residents are invited to the 27th annual All-American Soap Box Derby on May 2 at 7:30 a.m. on North Sprigg Street (between Blanchard Elementary School and Bertling Street) as 27 young racers compete and winners qualify for an international race in July in Akron, Ohio.

Old Town Cape Inc. announced its second annual Farm to Table Dinner (from 3 to 7 p.m.) set for Sept.

20 on Spanish Street, bringing local food and community together in Cape Girardeau.

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 6 at 8 a.m. for new twice-weekly nonstop flights to Pensacola by Contour Airlines, with local leaders & a water cannon salute before the first flight at 8:45 a.m.

AAA reported that Missouri gas prices declined for the second straight week, with the average for regular unleaded falling to $3.61 per gallon—still 75 cents above last year's average.

Drivers in St. Louis paid $3.83 while those in Joplin paid $3.40.

Missouri Department of Conservation reminds residents to leave baby wildlife undisturbed this spring as mothers stay away during the day to protect their young from predators.

Intervene only if a pet poses a threat, moving the animal gently so the mother can still locate it, and avoid unauthorized wildlife rehab.

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Missouri’s Bootheel at 12:59 p.m. today along the New Madrid Seismic Zone, with residents feeling noticeable shaking but no damage reported.

Today, a 4.0 earthquake struck Permiscot County about 7 miles underground near Cooter and was felt across the Heartland + reaching as far as Evansville.

The New Madrid Historical Museum noted it is only the second magnitude 4 quake in the area since 1991.

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.