Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

SEM Vets’ annual March to the River begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 24 at Knights of Columbus Hall, offering a free and family-friendly event where veterans & community members will walk about six miles before returning for a celebration with food and music.

Neighborhood roll calls will resume this summer — giving Cape Girardeau residents a chance to meet local law enforcement in a relaxed setting.

The events will be held in various neighborhoods and will let residents ask questions and learn about their officers.

In Cape Girardeau, Casey Bright, 59, faces amended charges of second-degree murder and armed criminal action after the May 11 shooting left the victim dead—he remains in custody on a $1 million cash-only bond.

The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering Free Fishing Days on June 7 and 8—no fishing permit is needed during the event.

Anglers must follow size and bag limits and check local rules for special permits at some sites.

The Graves County Highway Maintenance Crew will close a section of KY 564 near the intersection with KY 1124 tomorrow at 8 a.m. to replace a cross drain and finish by 2:30 p.m. Friday, while northbound I-55 in Cape Girardeau will be reduced to one lane for bridge maintenance & pavement repairs from May 23 to July 15, and Routes 25, 72 plus the Chester Bridge will have lane restrictions tomorrow for repairs, weather permitting.

Third grade and fourth grade students from Immaculate Conception School took a field trip to Jackson City Hall, Cape County Courthouse and the Cape County Sheriff's Department—meeting with a city administrator, three judges and the sheriff to learn about local government and community safety.

Mercy Health Foundation Southeast will host its 26th Independence Day 5K on July 4 with over 500 participants expected.

The event starts at 7:04 a.m. at Mercy Fitness Center — HealthPoint Jackson and offers a 5K run, 5K walk, 1-mile Firecracker run/walk, or virtual option while all proceeds help fund Mercy Children’s Wellness Fund, with registration closing July 1.

The Page Turners Book Club

6-8 p.m. — Cape Girardeau Public Library — Registration encouraged — Explore popular fiction and bring a snack to share.

Dad's Day Train Adventure

1-3 p.m. — St Louis Iron Mountain & Southern — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate Dads Day with a thrilling train ride and a playful encounter with the James Gang.