Wednesday, January 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cape Girardeau lifts boil water advisory after tests confirm water safety following a water main break affecting over 1100 addresses. Fox 23
- ➤ Scout Hall in Cape Girardeau successfully hosted 'Noon Year’s Eve', a sold-out, family-friendly event with food, music, and activities to celebrate the new year. KFVS12
- ➤ Cape Girardeau County celebrated the retirement of Commissioner Paul Koeper and Treasurer Roger Hudson, honoring their combined 36 years of service with proclamations, flags, statues, and dedications including a bridge and conference room named after them. The Cash-Book Journal
- ➤ Cape Girardeau officials advise residents to prepare for increased water main breaks due to colder weather and to register for emergency alerts. KFVS12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri will enforce the Siddens-Bening Hands-Free law starting Jan. 1, prohibiting phone use while driving to curb distracted driving and promote road safety. KFVS12
- ➤ Cape Girardeau County welcomed four new officials and reelected three, emphasizing the democratic process of peaceful transitions of power, effective January 1, 2025. The Cash-Book Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Crown Hospice emphasizes early hospice care discussions and personalized services to improve quality of end-of-life care, while challenging the misconceptions surrounding hospice services. The Cash-Book Journal
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jackson High School Boys Basketball team wins the 2024 Southeast Missourian Christmas Tournament, defeating Cape Central 50-41. Fox 23
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Tennessee Martin Skyhawks vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Men's Basketball
The SEMO Basketball team competes against UT Martin at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, MO, with the game available for streaming on ESPN+.
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