Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of July.
Good morning, Cape Girardeau.
Ameren Missouri donated 100 ENERGY STAR-certified window air conditioners to community action agencies across southeast Missouri to help vulnerable residents beat the summer heat (units cost less than $1 daily to run), marking their 21st year partnering with Cooldownmissouri.org and supporting older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income families.
Iron Mountain Railway has added vintage track machinery such as a tamper, inserter and spike driver to boost efficient volunteer maintenance of historic railroads—thanks to support from the Indiana Railway Museum and Midwest Truck who transported the equipment.
Brysen McFarlene, a 13-year-old metal detector enthusiast in Chaffee, uncovered potential Civil War artifacts including an 1863 trade token and a slug linked to the local battle, and he will submit his finds to the Scott County Historical Society for review — fueling his dream of archaeology.
Demolition crews at Southeast Missouri State University uncovered a time capsule during the demolition of Brandt Hall for future campus development.
Officials said the capsule will be opened soon and invite community guesses about its contents.
Missouri Department of Transportation crews will reduce a lane on northbound Interstate 57 near Charleston from July 13 to July 15 for pavement repairs from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Drivers should expect delays and follow posted signs.
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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