Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
Good morning, Cape Girardeau.
🏘️ Community
A new bench was installed at Jackson Park courtesy of the Rotary Club of Southeast Missouri Service + the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce during a ribbon-cutting ceremony today.
The project shows local organizations giving back to the community.
🎭 Culture
Jesse James, known as the Pumpkin Outlaw, will host pumpkin sculpting classes at Roost Home Design Marketplace on Saturday, Oct.
24 from 2 to 5 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. The $35 registration fee covers pumpkins, tools and instruction.
🎓 Education
Cape Girardeau Public Schools announced they will not participate in the scheduled football game (Friday, Oct.
16) due to safety concerns. District officials said the decision is a precaution to protect students, staff, and families.
Southeast Missouri State University is hosting homecoming weekend with events starting Saturday, Oct.
17 at Houck Field, where a parade, tailgate and football game will offer free giveaways to the first 2,500 fans—additional activities continue Sunday with a soccer game and free youth entry promotion.
🏥 Health
The Community Counseling Center Foundation will host the Mary Mingle 5K run and walk on Dec.
5 at 8 a.m. at Houck Fieldhouse on Broadway — the event will include holiday treats and giveaways along a course through downtown as participants support mental health services.
🏈 Sports
Ameren lineworkers from Cape Girardeau are set to compete in the 42nd International Lineman’s Rodeo in Overland Park from Oct.
14-17. The event will pit teams from Missouri and Illinois in challenges that test technical skills, teamwork, and safety practices.
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