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Cape Girardeau
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Little Kitchen, which has served Cape residents for 10 years, will close its doors on November 15th — with Zia’s Indian Cuisine set to take over its space and continue serving the community. KFVS12
- ➤ Spectrum Record Lounge will host its 'Karaoke for a Cause' event on Nov. 15 with a $5 minimum donation & extra contributions benefiting the Southeast Missouri Food Bank's fight against hunger in the region. Fox 23
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Trinity Lutheran School teacher Ashley Kelley was named one of the 2025 McDonald's Outstanding Educators by Hilburn-Vaini McDonald's. School team members visited to present her with a certificate and gift card in recognition of her commitment to students. Fox 23
- ➤ Notre Dame Regional High School will host its 29th annual Crafts, Gifts and Collectibles Show from Friday Nov 21 to Sunday Nov 23 to support the school’s Performing and Visual Arts Departments—over 200 vendors will be in the main gym, King Hall, and Drury Hall with a refreshment stand provided. Admission is $4 on Friday and Saturday and free on Sunday—Santa Claus will visit on Sunday at 1 p.m. for photo opportunities. Fox 23
- ➤ On November 12, the Missouri Department of Transportation will host its 22nd Annual Bridge Building Competition at Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall for high school juniors and seniors, where participants will build bridges with balsa wood, string and glue. Doors open at 8 a.m. and competition begins at 9 a.m. - winners will earn scholarships of about $1,000 and cash prizes for the top five schools. KFVS12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ FEMA announced that Disaster Recovery Centers will open in Dunklin, Reynolds and Stoddard counties from today through November 8 to help people whose homes were damaged by severe storms from March 30 to April 8. Affected residents can get help with their FEMA applications + speak with state or federal officials at the centers. KFVS12
- ➤ The Millersville Fire Department has partnered with the Missouri Department of Conservation to use nearly three acres along State Highway BB for training and to build permanent Fire Station #4. Construction and development planning will proceed in phases, with the first phase preparing the land for training over the next year—ensuring the project benefits public fire prevention and land conservation. KFVS12
- ➤ On Wednesday, Missouri officials from the Department of Social Services issued partial SNAP benefits after USDA guidance so that families could have food until full funding is restored – DSS employees worked with vendors to ensure prompt processing and continue to work with community partners to fill the benefit gap. KFVS12
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Transportation is reducing Route A to one lane from Route 61 to County Road 234 near New Hamburg for pavement repairs that will run from today until Nov. 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.—signs mark the work zone and urge motorists to use caution. An active work zone near I-24 Exit 27 caused overnight closures last night and will require detours tonight for eastbound traffic—law enforcement and flaggers will guide drivers along the detour route. Fox 23
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Missouri State Bears vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Women's Basketball
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Show Me Center — Cost not specified — Experience an exciting women's basketball matchup between the Missouri State Lady Bears and the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.
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The Doubted Live with Unknown And Sailing & Eternal Embers
9 PM - 1 AM — Rude Dog Pub — Check for admission details — Experience a night of music from local talents on the banks of the Mississippi.
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Crowder Concert with Zach Williams
1-8:30 p.m. — Show Me Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of uplifting music with Crowder and Zach Williams in concert.
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The Zonta Club of Cape is proud to host the annual Women of Achievement Luncheon, a prestigious event dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of women in our community. This luncheon brings together influential leaders, community advocates, and supporters to honor the achievements and contributions of remarkable women who have made a significant impact in various fields.
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The Zonta Club of Cape is proud to host the annual Women of Achievement Luncheon, a prestigious event dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of women in our community. This luncheon brings together influential leaders, community advocates, and supporters to honor the achievements and contributions of remarkable women who have made a significant impact in various fields.
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River Valley Craft Club – 50th Annual Craft Fair
River Valley Craft Club – 50th Annual Craft Fair – Multiple Crafters and Vendors with lots of handmade crafts and unique items, Santa will be joining us both days so bring your children to get a picture with Santa. Saturday and Sunday, November 22-23 at the A C Brase Arena Building, 410 Kiwanis Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO, event times are Saturday 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm.
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5th Annual Mary Mingle 5k
8 AM – 2 PM — Mary Jane bourbon + smokehouse — Registration required — Participate in a community-driven run and support a good cause.
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