Regional closings, reschedules, postponements and more as we receive them.
Helping Hands “Food for Kids” Program
Helping Hands Food Program of Sikeston is continuing their efforts to feed children by extending their Food for Kids Program for Scott and New Madrid Counties. Meals are FREE for children 3 – 18 years of age. Seven suppers, seven snacks and one gallon of milk are provided for EACH CHILD. Registration is not necessary, […]
OVC Postpones Fall Sport Competitions and Championships
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The Ohio Valley Conference Board of Presidents announced that fall competition and championships in the sports of football, men’s and women’s cross country, women’s soccer and women’s volleyball will be postponed due to the concerns and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision also includes the fall competitive schedules for men’s and women’s golf and […]
River City Rodders Announce Cancellation of Manifolds on Main Street Car Show
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO: The River City Rodders car club has made the difficult decision to cancel their annual Car Show, Manifolds on Main Street, originally scheduled for mid-September, due to challenges presented by COVID19. This year would have marked the forty-third annual car show that the River City Rodders have hosted in Cape Girardeau. Their […]
2020 Missouri State Fair Pivots to a Youth Livestock Show
SEDALIA, Mo. – Today, the Missouri State Fair announced that the traditional fair will pivot to a youth livestock show, Aug. 13-23, 2020. In 1901, the Fair began as a showcase of Missouri agriculture. Staying true to that tradition, the Fair will continue to allow the invaluable agriculture education experience to Missouri 4-H and FFA […]
UJRO Cancels Jackson Oktoberfest
The Uptown Jackson Revitalization Organization has made the difficult decision to cancel Oktoberfest 2020, scheduled for October 2 and 3. “We had large, outstanding plans for this year, so with more time to plan, we’ll start the decade off in high style. Oktoberfest 2021 will be Oktober 1 and 2 in Uptown Jackson!” For more […]
Sikeston Rodeo In the Dirt Band Update
In a commitment to do our part to help protect Rodeo fans, our staff and our performers the Sikeston Jaycee Board of Directors announce they are foregoing the In the Dirt Band experience for the 2020 Rodeo. All passes purchased online or at the box office with a credit or debit card will be automatically […]
2020 SEMO District Fair Cancelled
Cape Girardeau, Missouri; For Immediate Release – The Southeast Missouri District Fair Board of Directors have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s SEMO District Fair, scheduled for September 12 through 19, 2020. This decision does not come lightly to anyone involved. The SEMO District Fair touches many lives, vocations and has a significant economical […]
Cape Parks & Rec Day Postponed
With the increases in Covid-19 cases and this being an indoor event, the Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department has decided to postpone Parks and Rec Day. A make up date will be forthcoming.