Saturday, January 11th, 2025
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 5th annual When Pigs Fly Indoor BBQ competition, featuring local first responders and BBQ pros, will take place on January 18 at Cape Girardeau's Show Me Center, offering food, music, and a friendly contest for the Heroes Cup. KFVS12
- ➤ Cape Girardeau police officers are actively assisting drivers and ensuring public safety amidst a challenging winter storm. KFVS12
- ➤ The Perry County Sheriff’s Office advises residents to stay indoors due to hazardous storm conditions, with emergency crews working on restoration and safety measures. Fox 23
- ➤ United Way of Southeast Missouri launched a Winter Recovery Fund to help those in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Perry, and northern Scott counties affected by recent storms and power outages. Fox 23
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A woman in Sikeston was charged for shooting from a moving vehicle and armed criminal action after a dispute led to gunfire in a Cape Girardeau apartment, with a $50,000 bond set. Sikeston Standard-Democrat
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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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Tennessee State Tigers vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Men's Basketball
The SEMO Basketball team will face off against Tennessee State at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, MO, broadcast live on ESPN+.
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Ian Fisher Live Performance
Ian Fisher will be performing live at Ebb & Flow Fermentations in Cape Girardeau.
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Cape Girardeau Classic Youth Basketball Tournament
The Cape Girardeau Classic is a two-day youth basketball tournament featuring teams from various age categories held at the Cape Girardeau SportsPlex.
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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