Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

Cape Girardeau will hold a ribbon cutting for its new Youth Outdoor Sports Complex at Shawnee Park tomorrow from 5 to 5:30 p.m. The facility has five new softball and baseball fields with turf, opened in April, and was funded by a 2018 tax vote (1157 S.

West End Blvd).

Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri will host its fifth annual Mississippi Mingle on June 6 in downtown Cape Girardeau at Knights Hall — 318 S.

Spanish St, featuring barbecue, live music, carnival games, and food trucks, with proceeds supporting local charity programs.

The Community Counseling Center is holding the Families Thriving Together Workshop at the Jackson Civic Center on Tuesday, June 23 from 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Parents must attend as the session will address teen mental health and social media challenges, and registration is open for up to 50 teens.

Cape Con 2026 (comic convention) is set for November 6-8 at the Show Me Center.

The event will feature Star Wars voice actors and activities including cosplay contests, maid cafe, and tournament gaming; tickets go on sale at midnight tonight.

USA Today named Cape Girardeau the fifth-best small college town, and SEMO president (Dr. Brad Hodson) thanked local businesses, organizations, and residents for making the city welcoming to 9,000 students.

University leaders will continue partnering with the community to boost economic growth and enhance student experience.

Crews resurfaced Capaha Trail yesterday as part of an ongoing project plus they will return to fill the dug-out edges and repair one entrance, so the trail remains closed through August.

Northbound Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau County will reduce to one lane with a 10-foot width for Bloomfield Road overpass maintenance (MoDOT) from Tuesday, May 26 to Friday, May 29, with work taking place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. near mile markers 95.4 to 95.6.

Community Counseling Center will host its second annual Thriving Together Community Behavioral Health and Wellness Conference on July 22 at the Show Me Center — featuring speakers Darryl Strawberry and Bobby Henline.

Registration is required for this free one-day event running from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cape Central graduate Adeline Cook was selected as one of the top 100 cheerleaders for the National Cheer Association and will soon travel to Chicago to coach her first camp.

She will later attend Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville to further her cheer career.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chillicothe Paints vs. Cape Catfish

6:35-11:35 p.m. — Capaha Field — Tickets start at $34 — Catch the excitement as the Chillicothe Paints face off against the Cape Catfish in an unforgettable evening of baseball.

Cape Catfish vs Thrillville Thrillbillies

6:35 – 8:35 PM — Capaha Field — Free for Veterans and their families — A night of baseball honoring those who have served our country.