Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of August.
Good morning, Cape Girardeau.
🎭 Culture
The Cape Girardeau County Historical Society will celebrate its centennial on Sunday, Aug.
9 at the History Center on High St. in Jackson. The event will feature live music from Docs + Friends, birthday cake and homemade ice cream.
Custom hat makers in Sikeston are busy creating personalized cowboy hats for the 74th annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, which starts at 6 p.m. today and will feature events through Saturday — one designer is also set to open a new storefront in downtown Cape Girardeau offering custom fits.
🏛️ Government
Cape Girardeau County Clerk Kara Clark-Summers said nearly 14,000 voters, about 26% of residents, have cast ballots by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday in the primary election; officials credit a surge in pre-absentee voting and contested ballot measures for boosting turnout in the commission race.
Schnucks donated several cases of drinks today to help firefighters stay hydrated during the summer heat.
Firefighters thanked store manager Drew and Schnucks employees for supporting local safety.
The city of Jackson issued a boil water advisory for properties on the east side of North Shawnee Blvd between Woodland Drive and Mulberry Street and for those on Mulberry at 1505-1521 after a water main break.
Service was shut off around noon and will resume as repairs complete.
🎉 Cape Girardeau Events
Submit an event →
No new events today. You can submit one here.
🏠 Cape Girardeau Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Cape Girardeau Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Cape Girardeau Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Cape Girardeau.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.