Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

Southeast Missouri Pets says its shelter is at full capacity and asks the community for patience as it manages a growing waitlist for animal intake & offers pet food and rehoming guidance to help owners keep pets at home.

Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri expands its free EDGE program to help any parent or caregiver with a child under 18 find work.

The service offers job search assistance, resume building, interview preparation and follow-up support Monday through Friday at 40 S. Sprigg St. in Cape Girardeau.

Missouri veterans can apply for 35 managed deer hunt spots at Mark Twain State Park in Florida and Crowder State Park in Trenton.

Applications close Sept. 4 and winners will be notified on Sept. 15 + all lodging, meals and a hunting guide are provided for the November and December hunts.

Sparklight invested more than $10 million over the past three years to expand its broadband network in Southeast Missouri, upgrading fiber service in Poplar Bluff, Dexter, Clarkton and Kennett; the network now spans over 31,000 route miles and supports faster streaming, gaming and remote work.

A horror film produced in Perryville has been renamed Blood Spring ahead of worldwide distribution after its film distributor requested a title that reflects its genre — Motion Dog Films thanked cast, crew and community members while a release date remains pending.

Voters in Bootheel school districts will decide on Aug.

4 if Cooter R-IV and Pemiscot County R-III should merge to secure funds and keep schools open, with the consolidation set to begin in 2027-2028.

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!