Sunday, April 27th, 2025

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Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jailhouse Cafe in Cape Girardeau helps people with felony records by providing 140 hours of pre-employment training and barista skills. The cafe will soon open to the public after it receives its food service license—coordinator Reginald Ricks said the program welcomes both men and women seeking a fresh start. Fox 23
- ➤ Community members cleaned up ten parks on April 26 during the 40th Annual Friends of the Park Day by planting flowers, spreading mulch and picking up litter — showing strong local pride. Parks and recreation director Doug Gannon said the work will help make parks safer for kids to play — benefiting the whole community. Fox 23
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ PetSmart opened its new store at West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau on April 26th, attracting families and their pets to see the mall renovations. The store launch is part of the updates as Ulta Beauty will open next on May 9th. KFVS12
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cape Girardeau police arrested 36-year-old Terrica Daniels when officers responded at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 25 on the 1600 block of Good Hope Street for a burglary where she forced entry, assaulted a victim, stole eyeglasses valued at about $75, and was charged with felony first-degree burglary, felony third-degree assault, and theft + she was issued a $15,000 cash bond. KFVS12
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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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