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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Southeast Missouri Pets took in 14 cats from a deceased woman's apartment and is now overwhelmed during kitten season—shelter officials said the cats appear well cared for but the shelter is at full capacity. Donations are needed for spay/neuter services, vaccinations and basic veterinary care. Fox 23
- ➤ The Seminary Picnic will be held Aug. 1-3 at the Seminary Picnic Grounds, offering a weekend of family activities such as a craft fair, food vendors, live music — and bingo. Attendees are invited to share their favorite memories on social media. Fox 23
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau warns parents to shop carefully for back-to-school supplies — advising them to set budgets, research warranties, and check retailer profiles before making purchases. Missouri's tax‑free weekend for supplies is set for August 1-3 — so shoppers are encouraged to compare prices and use credit cards for added safety. Fox 23
- ➤ Southeast Missouri State University’s Small Business Development Center will host an eight-week boot camp for early-stage businesses from Aug. 26–Oct. 14, offering a free workshop series. The program provides expert guidance on market research, financial management and team building and is funded by the Southern Missouri Innovation Network. Fox 23
- ➤ FlixBus will launch daily bus service in Cape Girardeau on August 4 — with routes to St. Louis, Chicago, Memphis, Springfield, Illinois and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in partnership with the local transit authority. The service gives residents an affordable way to travel along the I-55/I-57 corridor. Fox 23
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Saxony Lutheran High School received a $39,050 grant from the Missouri FFA Foundation for its agriculture education program. The funds will be used to purchase equipment for a new Agriculture Science Multipurpose Building that will boost student training opportunities—enhancing hands-on learning. Fox 23
- ➤ The Perry County School District 32 Board of Education announced a new policy that bans students from using personal communication devices from the start of the school day until the end of classes, which will take effect Aug. 20, as mandated by Missouri Senate Bill 68. The rule covers cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, personal laptops, and Bluetooth headphones/earbuds — and it applies to all public schools in Missouri with building-specific procedures to be provided at open houses. Fox 23
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Saint Francis Healthcare System marks 150 years of providing healthcare to Cape Girardeau—its commemorative ribbon-cutting will be held on July 31 at noon in the Healing Garden where CEO Justin Davison will outline the system’s past and future vision. Fox 23
SHOP NEWS
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Craft Activity for All Ages
2-3 p.m. — Riverside Regional Library — Free entry — Be creative with craft activities suitable for everyone at the Benton Branch.
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Toddler Hour
2-3 p.m. — Oran Branch Library — Free entry — Come get colorful with stories and crafts for ages 0-5.
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