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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 5

Spaghetti Day is today at the A.C. Brase Arena

Plus, SEMO men's basketball beats Webster 90-65 to go 2-0.

The Daily Cape Girardeau team2 stories13 sources4 min read

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Spaghetti Day is today at the A.C. Brase Arena, with dine-in and takeout

Tickets cost $12 for adults and are free for kids 4 and younger

WhoTicket
Adults and ages 13+$12
Children ages 5 to 12$9
Children ages 4 and youngerFree

Source: KBSI Fox 23 Cape Girardeau News | Paducah News

If you're looking for dinner plans, here's one. The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department and the Parks and Recreation Foundation host Spaghetti Day today from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the . Entertainment will be provided too.

  • Meal: spaghetti, mostaccioli, garlic bread, salad, a drink and dessert
  • Where: A.C. Brase Arena
  • Options: dine-in or takeout
  • Info: cityofcape.org/spaghettiday

It's carbs for a cause. According to the city, proceeds will go to various improvements to the department's facilities and programs.

Spaghetti Day runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today

A.C. Brase Arena, Cape Girardeau

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  • 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Spaghetti Day
Date
Thu., Nov. 5
Options
Dine-in and takeout

Source: KBSI Fox 23 Cape Girardeau News | Paducah News

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11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Spaghetti Day
DateThu., Nov. 5
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Redhawks

SEMO men's basketball beats Webster 90-⁠65 at the Show Me Center to start 2-⁠0

The Redhawks pulled away Wednesday night. SEMO outscored Webster 48-28 in the second half for the 90-65 win. Marqueas Bell led the way, and the AP credited him with five assists on top of his scoring and rebounding.

  • Marqueas Bell: 16 points, 10 rebounds, five assists
  • Darrion Sutton and Landren Blocker: 14 points apiece
  • Webster's Charles Nelson: 19 points

SEMO beat Webster by 25 at the Show Me Center

  • Webster65
    Southeast Missouri State90
    FinalSEMO outscored Webster 48-28 in the second half.

Sources: KFVS12, CBS Sports

Webster's Justin Ugo added 10 points. The Redhawks (2-0) hit the road next, visiting South Carolina on Sunday.

Bell was SEMO's top scorer, behind Webster's Nelson overall

Source: CBS Sports

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Nelson, Webster19 points
Bell, SEMO16 points
Sutton, SEMO14 points
Blocker, SEMO14 points
Ugo, Webster10 points

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Tourism study

Local hotel and restaurant owners are prepared to pay a Chicago-based firm about $100,000 to assess Cape Girardeau's tourism potential beyond sports tourism, according to a plan presented to the city council on Monday. It came two weeks after the parks and recreation department proposed a $35 million plan to expand the Cape SportsPlex. KFVS12

Tree lighting

The annual downtown Cape Girardeau tree lighting is set for Fri., Nov. 27. Santa and Mrs. Claus will light the 30-foot tree in the Vasterling Suites Courtyard on Broadway Street. KFVS12

Tree lighting night on Nov. 27 starts at 5:30 p.m. and builds to the countdown

  1. 5:30 p.m.Vendors serve food and a s'mores station opens.
  2. 6 p.m.Master of ceremonies Jim Maurer welcomes everyone.
  3. 6:10 p.m.Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves arrive.
  4. 6:20 p.m.The countdown to the tree lighting begins.

Source: KFVS12

Veterans Day

On Wed., Nov. 11, Jackson High School's Choral Department will host its annual Veterans Day assembly and concert at 9 a.m. in the JHS Event Center. The community is invited, and a reception follows in the JHS Commons. The Cash-Book Journal

Thebes sewer

The approved a $364,500 grant to repair the sewage lift station in Thebes, Illinois, more than two months after the village declared a local disaster over wastewater system failures. Mayor Barb Bible said the village committed no local funds, and no timetable for the project has been released. WPSD Local 6KFVS12

Volleyball

Jackson volleyball (36-4) won its seventh Class 5 District 1 title in eight seasons, beating Oakville 3-0. The Indians' season ended with a loss in the state quarterfinals in Lafayette on Halloween. The Cash-Book Journal

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Well I can see that the water tax that was passed I think 2 years ago is really benefiting the citizens of cape.

“Down Caperock by Lexington another water leak. 3rd time in the same general spot in less than a year. Boil water advisory signs and barricades up but no one working what a shocker!”

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Skates on Fountain Street? Twinkle & Twirl returns to downtown Cape Girardeau in December, a 30-minute skating experience on North Fountain Street. Sessions run Wednesday through Saturday, Dec. 16-19, and sign-up opens Friday, Dec. 11. Each skater registers, adults included, with 35 spots per time slot. Wobbly ankles welcome.

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Spaghetti Day is today at the A.C. Brase Arena

Plus, SEMO men's basketball beats Webster 90-65 to go 2-0.

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  1. Spaghetti Day runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the A.C. Brase Arena
  2. SEMO men's basketball beats Webster 90-65 to start 2-0
  3. Hotel and restaurant owners offer to pay for a tourism study
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