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Cape Girardeau
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Mike Kehoe & conservation groups joined community partners at the Samaritan Center to mark a successful deer season, turning donated venison from Missouri hunters into meals for families in need. Fox 23
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Century Casino in Cape Girardeau opened the region's first retail BetMGM Sportsbook today (9:00 a.m.) after voters approved sports wagering in November; residents now have a local venue for legal sports bets while state rules limit wagering on individual college players. Fox 23
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Bar (featured in Gone Girl) will reopen before Christmas in downtown Cape Girardeau with live piano music and events like jazz nights and speed dating to offer a clean, drama-free venue experience. KFVS12
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA has reported that the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel has dropped below $3, with Missouri averaging $2.64 per gallon—fuel relief for local drivers as lower demand and winter-blend gasoline are expected to keep prices steady through the holiday season. Fox 23
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Zachary Lewis, chief information officer at the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy, advises local residents to protect smart devices by using unique passwords and multi-factor authentication. He recommends installing updates and avoiding suspicious links to help prevent cyberattacks. KFVS12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Jackson Police Department detailed road closures, parking restrictions, and safety measures ahead of the Uptown Jackson Revitalization Organization Christmas Parade tomorrow at 5 p.m. Parade organizers said inclement weather will push the event to Dec. 14 with the same route. 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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SEMO Women's Basketball vs. William Woods
11 a.m. — Show Me Center — Tickets available — Watch the SEMO Women's Basketball team take on William Woods in a thrilling matchup.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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