Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

Crews installed the steeple at Immaculate Conception Church as construction advances on the new worship space, and officials say the fenced site remains off limits until work is complete.

SEMO Food Bank has named two new board members to improve its food programs.

Kailen Trowbridge of Procter & Gamble and Sikeston native Jim Gadberry of Nationwide Insurance join the board to support families across the region.

FosterAdopt Connect invites foster, adoptive, and kinship families to register by July 24 for its free Brighter Futures Backpack Event to provide school supplies ahead of the new school year.

The event is set for Aug. 8 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) with the location to be announced.

The Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce promoted Madelyn Ringwald to director of programs and operations effective July 1.

Ringwald, who joined as a membership engagement specialist in June 2024, will lead community programs + events to support local business growth.

The Heritage Museum in Cape Girardeau is marking Highway 61's 100-year anniversary with an exhibit that shows the road's impact on local travel and culture.

The display details vintage gasoline prices and a nod to Elvis's early concerts.

Teens from the Conservation Teens Summer Camp explored Striler City Cave under guidance from SEMO Grotto experts to learn about the cave's history, fossils, and native wildlife.

The educational camp highlights Missouri's unique cave ecosystems.

Two Cape Girardeau police officers returned from providing security at FIFA World Cup events in Kansas City + they gained ideas to enhance planning for local events like the District Fair.

Motorists in Cape Girardeau should expect delays as the Illinois Department of Transportation closes U.S. 60/62 over the Mississippi River for bridge maintenance from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10, while Route K sees overnight lane reductions starting June 29 (crews work through July 20).

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.