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Cape Girardeau
Friday, November 28th, 2025
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thanksgiving morning, 700 runners and walkers set a new record at the Gobble Wobble 5K held at Arena Park, benefiting myTEAM Triumph + supporting inclusive racing programs for athletes with disabilities. Organizers said the event raised funds for adaptive equipment and volunteer training while drawing strong local support. Fox 23
- ➤ The Cape Girardeau Police Department and Cape Girardeau County Parks Department will host the inaugural Polar Strut 5K race/1-mile walk on December 12 at Cape County Park South & along a nearby neighborhood to raise funds for Special Olympics Missouri athletes while the park remains closed during the event. KFVS12
- ➤ A downtown Cape Girardeau business served a free Thanksgiving meal to first responders and those in need, with Hotshots Bar and Grill preparing plates for EMTs, police officers — and the homeless. Manager Paul Blaylock said the meal helped show appreciation for community helpers during the lonely holiday season. KFVS12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Saxony Lutheran High School honored three student-athletes at its signing day on Nov. 25 — Casey Call signed with Harding University for track, Tali Renshaw with Illinois College for volleyball and Lyndsi Terrell with Missouri Valley College for volleyball — as the school celebrated their achievements and college futures. Fox 23
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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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Toys For Tots 24-Hour Drive
8 AM-8 PM — Schnucks Cape Girardeau — Donations appreciated — Help make a child’s holiday brighter with toys and cash contributions for local families in need.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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