Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of July.
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🏘️ Community
Family, friends, and local law enforcement gathered Thursday morning to honor longtime supporter Doug Austin with a memorial bench in Cape Girardeau.
The tribute, organized by SALT and the sheriff’s office, recognizes his years of service and community support.
🎭 Culture
Riverfest returns to downtown on Saturday with live music, food, and fireworks as organizers host the free event along Themis and Spanish streets.
Planning began last summer to revive this local tradition after a 20-year hiatus.
🏥 Health
At the ballpark, fans must drink water every 15 to 20 minutes (as the CDC recommends) to steer clear of dehydration during early July in the heat.
Cape Catfish athletic trainer Michael Patke warned that drinking too much beer may boost the risk of heat-related illness.
The Southeastern Missouri Area Health Education Center in Cape Girardeau received a $16,850 grant from Delta Dental of Missouri to boost oral health education & mobile services for rural communities.
The funding will expand school-based prevention programs and career awareness.
The Missouri Department of Social Services is asking organizations to submit proposals to expand nurse home visiting services in rural areas to improve maternal and child care.
A free virtual informational meeting will be held (9 to 10 a.m. July 8) and applications are due by Aug. 23.
🎉 Cape Girardeau Events
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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.
Dubois County Bombers at Cape Catfish
6:35 – 8:35 p.m. — Capaha Field — Ticket prices vary — The Bombers aim for victory in their final summer visit as the Catfish eye postseason success.
Final Regular Season Game: Jackson Rockabillys vs. Cape Catfish
6:35-8:35 p.m. — Capaha Field (SEMO Baseball) — $5.73 — Celebrate Fan Appreciation Day with the last home game of the season!
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