Monday, June 1st, 2026
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Perryville content creator Lauren B Webb (a stay-at-home mom) turned early social media posts into a full-time career that helped her family buy their dream home; she now shares content on motherhood, faith, and fashion across TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram and encourages others to explore content creation. Fox 23
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Farming families in Missouri are grappling with high fertilizer prices as stalled shipments from the Strait of Hormuz force tough choices on fall crop investments. Farmer Trevor Thieman in Webster County said rising costs mean balancing crop needs with limited budgets. KFVS12
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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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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.
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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.
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Cape Catfish vs. Alton River Dragons
6:35-8:35 p.m. — Capaha Field — Tickets starting at $34 — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup in Cape Girardeau.
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Cape Catfish vs Alton River Dragons
4:05-6:05 p.m. — Capaha Field — Free coupons for kids — Enjoy an exciting baseball game with the Catfish taking on the River Dragons and treats for the little ones.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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