Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

Residents can join the 9th annual March to the River on Saturday, May 23 & the fourth annual Remembrance 5K on Memorial Day.

Both events will proceed rain or shine unless severe weather interrupts plans.

The Cape Girardeau Public Library is hosting a free Backyard BBQ Kickoff on May 30 from noon to 3 p.m. at its back lawn on 711 N.

Clark St — the event features games, food, fun performances, and a history talk to celebrate summer reading and America 250.

Memorial Day will be celebrated on Monday, May 25 at Jackson’s City Cemetery at High and Monroe with patriotic music, remarks by local leaders and the unveiling of a granite memorial for over 130 veterans.

The American Legion Post 158 will provide a complimentary brunch after the ceremony.

Visitors can explore Iron Mountain Railway where volunteers transformed an old train station into a working museum that shares the region's travel history.

Guided tours allow guests to see how the site once connected travelers, commerce, and communities.

Beef prices are near record highs as drought and fewer cattle ranchers have tightened the beef supply plus high demand drives the cost, with beef at $6.90 per pound.

Experts from the Bureau of Labor Statistics expect prices to remain high for several years.

Saxony Lutheran High School’s Class of 2026 graduated on May 17, and the 51 seniors earned college credits and received scholarships as families, teachers, and friends gathered in celebration; the ceremony recognized top scholar Mark Richey and bid farewell to two longtime teachers (marking milestones in the school’s 24th graduating class).

Cape Girardeau Public Schools will launch the Ascent High School/Recovery High School Program in the fall to help grade 9-12 students focus on recovery while earning their diplomas, with full grant funding and oversight by Cape Central High School Principal Nany Scheller.

The Community Counseling Center will host its first Families Thriving Together workshop on June 23 at the Jackson Civic Center.

The daylong event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and covers digital wellness and mental health for teens 13 to 17 plus caregivers; registration is required with capacity limited to 50 teens.

The U.S. Department of Transportation selected American Airlines to provide Essential Air Service at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois on a two-year contract beginning Aug.

1, with the airline planning 12 weekly round-trip flights from Marion to Chicago O’Hare using 65-seat regional jets & expanding travel options.

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.