Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

Whitney Quick left the Cape Chamber of Commerce today after her final day with the group that built local leadership programs and community events.

The chamber thanked her for her service (her work connected leaders, volunteers and community partners) as she moves on to a new opportunity.

Southeast Missouri Food Bank announced the appointment of two board members, Kailen Trowbridge (a Procter and Gamble technician in Cape Girardeau) and Jim Gadberry (a Nationwide vice president and Sikeston native).

They aim to bring local expertise to better serve southeast Missouri families.

Dozens of community members gathered today at the corner of Sprigg and Good Hope Street for 'Spud With a Cop,' part of the Cape Girardeau Police Department's Roll Call initiative (CGPD), where Restoration Church served spuds to build trust between officers and residents.

LFCS is linking local parents to community resources to help with rising childcare and food costs this summer.

The organization will host an Ice Cream Social + foam party on July 16 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at its office.

First State Community Bank, Insurance Agency, and Financial Management are sponsoring Veterans Night at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo on Aug.

7, inviting locals to nominate deserving veterans for a VIP rodeo experience (nominations available online).

Motorists on Route K in Cape Girardeau County will face lane reductions starting June 29, with restrictions from Michael Drive to County Road 206 nightly, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., until July 20; a similar project on Route E in Bollinger County runs June 22-25, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Health experts say residents should protect their skin by reapplying sunscreen every two hours + seeking shade and wearing protective clothing between May and August.

Shawnna Rhine from Rural Health Inc. warns that skin damage may occur without visible burns.

A grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks is helping the Community Counseling Center Foundation boost free Mental Health First Aid and QPR suicide prevention training for schools, businesses, and civic groups across southeast Missouri (covering training material costs) following a local needs assessment.

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.

Camp Playmo: Pirate Adventure Week

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — A C Brase Arena — Child care available — Join a fun-filled week of adventure for kids ages 6-12 at Camp Playmo.

Cape Catfish vs O'Fallon Hoots Doubleheader

5:35-10:35 p.m. — Capaha Field — Ticket prices vary — Don't miss the final showdown of the summer as the Catfish take on the Hoots in an exciting doubleheader.