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Cape Girardeau
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Vincent Alumni Association in Perryville is offering a five-year naming rights opportunity for the school's football field to support athletic programs and student-athletes. Those interested can call Alumni Association President Quent Robinson at (573-768-4348). Fox 23
- ➤ The Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Missouri seeks donations for its six-week summer camp for Cape Girardeau kids this summer. An $80,000 funding shortfall may reduce enrollment from last year, so local sponsors are urged to help meet the goal (contact the club for details). KFVS12
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Century Casino and Hotel Cape Girardeau promoted Roger Eledge to general manager today. The U.S. Navy veteran brings over 30 years of gaming and hospitality experience and will lead the property through its next phase of growth — officials said. Fox 23
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Cape Girardeau Historic Preservation Commission released its 2026 Endangered Buildings List and Watch List to raise awareness about at-risk historic sites, including the Meyer Building and a Queen Anne-style home vulnerable to neglect or decay. Fox 23
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A four-man scramble golf tournament will be held on June 8 at Cape Girardeau Country Club with morning and afternoon shotgun starts at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; team registration costs $500 (including a cart, meals, drinks and prizes) and sponsorships are available. Fox 23
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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.
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Cape Catfish vs Alton River Dragons
6:35-8:35 p.m. — Capaha Field (SEMO Baseball) — $25 buckets of beer — The Catfish aim to maintain dominance over the River Dragons on Thirsty Thursday.
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Jackson Rockabillys at Cape Catfish
6:35-8:35 p.m. — Capaha Field — Free entry — Catch the Rockabillys back for a weekend series and enjoy a special giveaway for the first 400 fans.
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Cape Catfish vs Jackson Rockabillys
4:05-6:05 p.m. — Capaha Field — Free slim can koozie for the first 350 fans — Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of local baseball action with the Rockabillys returning to the field.
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O'Fallon Hoots vs Cape Catfish Baseball Game
6:35-8:35 p.m. — Capaha Field (SEMO Baseball) — Ticket prices may vary — Witness the thrilling game three of the MRV Banks Show Me Slugfest between Missouri's own baseball teams.
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Cape Catfish vs O'Fallon Hoots
6:35 p.m. — Capaha Field (SEMO Baseball) — $5.73 — A mid-week showdown benefiting United Way with the Catfish protecting their turf against old rivals.
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