Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

The Southeast Missouri Food Bank will run mobile food pantries in Carter County at Ellsinore General Baptist Church (9:30 a.m. May 2), Dunklin County at Malden Community Center (11 a.m. today), and New Madrid County at The Garden Shed in Gideon (9 a.m. May 2).

The Better Business Bureau warns Cape Girardeau residents to research contractors for storm repairs after severe weather caused regional damage today, advising homeowners to contact insurance providers + obtain multiple estimates before signing repair contracts.

SEMO has named Dr. Brian Donavant as supervisor of its law enforcement academy following an investigation into alleged misconduct during exams.

He will hire a new director as the program—operating since 1987—works to maintain quality training.

Jackson High School students qualified at a district contest — several will advance to the state technology competition on May 1-2 at Lake of the Ozarks.

The St. Vincent High School and eighth-grade bands earned excellent ratings at the Six Flags Music Festival on April 24 and will perform at the spring concert on May 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the school gym (officials said judge feedback will help students improve).

Route 61 near Howardville will have a one-lane restriction for bridge maintenance from 8 a.m. Monday, May 11 to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 14, while U.S. 62 near Information Age Park will see a lane closure starting at 8 a.m. Friday, May 1 and ending by 2:30 p.m.

Gov. Mike Kehoe proclaimed May as Beef Month to honor Missouri’s cattle industry during a ceremony at America’s Heartland Packing in Wright City, noting the sector supports nearly $2 billion in sales and over 40,000 jobs.

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.

Cape Catfish vs. Thrillville Thrillbillies Game

6:35-9:35 p.m. — Capaha Field (SEMO Baseball) — Ticket prices vary — Kick off the weekend with a competitive game against the Thrillbillies from Marion, Illinois.