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Cape Girardeau
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Cape Girardeau hosted busy riverfront flea market and farmers market events on Saturday, May 16. The flea market ran from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Broadway and Main plus at Independence and Main while the recurring farmers market is held on Spanish Street from 8 a.m. to noon. KFVS12
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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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Breakthrough Basketball Camp: Ball Handling and Scoring Skills
June 16-18 — Cape Girardeau SportsPlex — Limited spots available — Enhance your basketball skills with drills focused on scoring, ball handling, and building confidence.
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~ Robert Frost
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