Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

Children will join Castor River Days in Marquand with a kiddie tractor pull at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 4 and a parade at 3 p.m.; organizers invite families to decorate bicycles, dress pets in red, white and blue and participate in the fun community event.

The City of Jackson seeks public input for a proposed 1.2-mile ADA-accessible trail along Hubble Creek, running from Jackson High School to Soccer Park, with construction beginning in fall 2027 and ending in summer 2028 thanks to partial funding from a Transportation Alternatives Program grant.

The East Prairie Chamber of Commerce will host the Sweet Corn Festival Weekend from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28 in East Prairie.

The event will offer bike decorating, live music, a 5K, fireworks, and more fun activities for all ages.

Leadership Cape participants explored local growth opportunities today as they toured organizations and heard presentations on construction, transportation, tourism and business expansion.

The Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Developing Cape session featuring companies like Columbia Construction & Casework.

Construction is underway on Cape Girardeau Public Schools’ new recovery high school, Ascent High School, designed to help students overcome substance use while earning their diploma.

Applications are open for a fall class of 10 (students will attend in a temporary classroom until the permanent building is finished).

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.

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.

Jackson Rockabillys vs Cape Catfish

6:35 – 8:35 PM — Capaha Field (SEMO Baseball) — Free entry — Celebrate the return from the All-Star break with a fun game and giveaways for the fans.

Jackson Rockabillys at Cape Catfish

6:35-8:35 p.m. — Capaha Field — Enjoy some Friday night baseball with special gifts from local sponsors.

O'Fallon Hoots vs Cape Catfish Baseball Game

4:05 – 6:05 PM — Capaha Field — Tickets required — Catch the excitement of the MRV Banks Show Me Slugfest with the Hoots taking on the Catfish.

Jackson Rockabillys Face Off Against Cape Catfish

6:35 – 8:35 PM — Capaha Field (SEMO Baseball) — Free entry — Celebrate the final Bark in the Park with the Jackson Tribe baseball program at Capaha Field.

Danville Dans vs Cape Catfish: Throwback Jersey Night

6:35-8:35 p.m. — Capaha Field — $ — Celebrate nostalgia with the Catfish in their throwback jerseys from the 2021 championship.

Cape Catfish vs Dubois County Bombers

4:05 – 6:05 PM — Capaha Field — Tickets available — Catch the last Sunday game of the season as the Bombers face off against the Catfish.