Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of September.
Good morning, Cape Girardeau.
🏘️ Community
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting open hours tours today at 4450 LaSalle Avenue from 9 a.m. to noon as congregants prepare for their first service this Sunday after rebuilding their chapel following an arson five years ago (the community grew stronger during the interim).
💼 Business
Local professionals attended the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce's monthly Business Breakfast on Friday morning, wearing blue to show support while Saint Francis Healthcare System served breakfast and coffee; the chamber unveiled its new Wheel of Chamber and scheduled another event in October.
🎭 Culture
Jackson Purchase Distillery debuts its bourbon in Missouri during Bourbon in the Park on Saturday, Sept.
26 at the Jackson Band Shell (850 Symphony Lane); the spirit arrived by ferry from Kentucky on Friday.
🎓 Education
Two local youth groups received a combined $74,490 from the Taco Bell Foundation's Community Grants; the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Missouri received $66,000 for its summer camp while Junior Achievement in Cape Girardeau received $8,490 for career readiness.
A check presentation was held on Sept. 10 & featured local restaurant partners.
Discovery Playhouse will host Our World: Worldwide Day of Play on Saturday, Sept.
26 at 502 Broadway St. The event offers 29 interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and art activities — additional local guests will join the celebration.
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