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Today’s edition · Sat., Nov. 7

Jackson goes 10-0, and Old Town Cape sets its tree lighting

Plus, South West End Boulevard repairs start Monday and Veterans Day plans are set.

The Daily Cape Girardeau team9 sources3 min read

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Football

Jackson beat Lindbergh 49-7 on Friday at "The Pit" to stay unbeaten at 10-0. Next Friday, the Indians host Seckman in the Class 6 District 1 championship. seMissourian

Road work

Cape Girardeau Public Works has scheduled repairs Mon., Nov. 9, through Fri., Nov. 13, on the 1200 block of South West End Boulevard between Linden Street and Brenda Kay Court. Expect lane closures and detours, weather permitting, so plan another route if you can. seMissourian

Holidays

kicks off the downtown holiday season Fri., Nov. 27, with the tree lighting at the Vasterling Suites Courtyard at Broadway and Fountain streets. The 30-foot tree will be lit at 6:20 p.m. and stay illuminated through New Year's. seMissourian

The Nov. 27 tree lighting builds to 6:20 p.m.

  1. 5:30 p.m.Food vendors and a s'mores station by fire pits open.
  2. 5:45 p.m.The Jerry Ford Ensemble and Christmas carolers begin.
  3. 6 p.m.Jim Maurer, master of ceremonies, welcomes attendees.
  4. 6:10 p.m.Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves arrive.
  5. 6:20 p.m.The 30-foot tree is lit.

Source: seMissourian

Veterans Day

The annual Veterans Day ceremony is at 11 a.m. Wed., Nov. 11, at in Capaha Park. seMissourian

Cross country

Cape Central got a loud send-off Thursday for its runners headed to the Missouri State Championship meet in cross country. Senior Jamie Dawson and freshman Braylon Coleman are siblings. KFVS12

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Road projects

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded $32.9 million to Robertson Contractors, Inc., for work on Route 67 from County Road 270 to the Arkansas state line in Butler County. It also awarded $721,623 to International Rigging Group, LLC, to paint three bridges in Butler and Dunklin counties. KFVS12

Missouri awarded two Heartland road contracts

$32.9 million
to Robertson Contractors for Route 67 work in Butler County
$721,623
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bridges to be painted in Butler and Dunklin counties

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Mental health

Cape Girardeau's Cindy Lange is one of 27 members of a statewide task force helping shape ServMO's Youth Mental Health Corps program. She's the developmental disability employment coordinator at Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri. seMissourian

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Daily Cape Girardeauto me · Sat., Nov. 76:00 a.m.

Jackson goes 10-0, and Old Town Cape sets its tree lighting

Plus, South West End Boulevard repairs start Monday and Veterans Day plans are set.

The TLDR

  1. Jackson routs Lindbergh 49-7 and hosts Seckman next Friday
  2. South West End Boulevard repairs run Nov. 9-13
  3. Old Town Cape's tree lighting is Fri., Nov. 27
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DowntownDowntown Cape sets its holiday kickoff for Nov. 27, with the 34th Parade of Lights Nov. 29If you've been waiting for the holidays to hit downtown, circle Fri., Nov. 27. Old Town Cape Inc. announced its holiday lineup: the Christmas tree lighting runs 5:30 to 7 p.m., Small Business Saturday follows Nov. 28, and the 34th annual Parade of Lights steps off Sun., Nov. 29, at 5 p.m.Friday’s editionRead High School SportsJackson cheerleading wins its third state title in four yearsThe Jackson Indians won the Class 6A Large state title on Oct. 24 with a final score of 81.7, 5.1 ahead of second place. It's their third state championship in four years. The Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association title is Jackson's first since 2024.Friday’s editionRead CommunitySpaghetti Day is today at the A.C. Brase Arena, with dine-in and takeoutIf 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 A.C. Brase Arena. Entertainment will be provided too.Thursday’s editionRead

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