Region briefs 7/11/07

Cape, Jackson bands perform weekly concerts

The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band will present its weekly concert at 8 p.m. today at the Capaha Park band shell under the direction of Ron Nall. Mayor Jay Knudtson will serve as special guest conductor with vocalist Jamie Irwin providing special entertainment. The band will perform marches, Beach Boys tunes and selections from "Hello Dolly." The Jackson Municipal Band will take the stage at 8 p.m. Thursday for its weekly concert at the Jackson City Park band shell under the direction of Nick Leist. The bluegrass band Cabin Fever will be a guest performer. The band will perform marches, music from the musical "Man of La Mancha" and a collection of marches from Broadway musicals called "Best Broadway Marches."

Route N down to one lane near Scott City

Route N in Scott County will be reduced to one lane while Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform ditch work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. The section of roadway is one mile east of Route K in Scott City. The work zone will be marked with signs. For more information, contact MoDOT's local Customer Service Center by calling (888) 275-6636.

-- From staff reports