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Cape Girardeau
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reported Missouri drivers pay around 2.46 cents per gallon which is about 40 cents below the national average, with some areas offering prices 10 cents lower. Illinois motorists sometimes travel further for the lower rates, easing fuel costs ahead of the new year. KFVS12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Southeast Missouri Pets presented its annual report to Jackson Board on Dec. 15 + the board will vote on renewing the animal control contract on Jan. 5. The report mentioned plans to celebrate the group’s 50th anniversary next year. The Cash-Book Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Healthcare providers report that flu cases have doubled – increasing from about 4,500 to over 9,000, with five deaths recorded; officials urge residents to get vaccinated and check local dashboards for updates. Fox 23
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What you seek is seeking you.
~ Rumi
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