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Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Southeast Missouri Food Bank named Camille Peters as chief operating officer and added Rebecca Lambert as corporate partnership manager to boost hunger relief efforts. The pairing aims to strengthen operations — improving services for families, seniors and veterans through a network of 140 partner agencies. Fox 23
- ➤ Community leaders announced a series of events to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Highway 61, featuring curated tours, riverfront experiences and storytelling events in Cape Girardeau and other local venues throughout 2026. KFVS12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Zachary Lewis, head of IT at a regional university, released his new book Locked Up that explains his team’s battle with a ransomware attack (sharing simple tips for keeping online data safe) for everyday readers. KFVS12
- ➤ The committee will host events in Cape Girardeau from Jan. 15 to Jan. 19, featuring a Birthday Extravaganza on Jan. 15, a community program on Jan. 18, and Memorial Breakfast plus donation drive on Jan. 19. Sponsorships are due by Jan. 10. KFVS12
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ SEMO Food Bank’s Produce Prescription Program will offer free fruits and vegetables twice a month for a year to adults facing food insecurity at sites in Jackson, Sikeston & Poplar Bluff. Participants need a referral from Mercy Hospital Southeast to join the program. KFVS12
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.
~ Chinese Proverb
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