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Cape Girardeau
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland and SEMO Basketball partner for the 573 Day event (at the Show Me Center on Jan. 15) where women’s and men’s games include special activities and $5.73 from each ticket benefits the Girl Scouts. Fox 23
- ➤ A free Missouri Department of Conservation program helps experienced anglers improve their fishing skills and meet like-minded community members at Cape Girardeau Nature Center on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 2 to 5 p.m.+ Online registration opens Jan. 16 with sessions on fly casting and trout fishing near a stocked lake. KFVS12
- ➤ Southeast Missouri State University will host a free Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner on January 21 starting at 6 p.m. at the University Center Ballroom (registration is required), featuring keynote speaker Adrian Taylor Jr., Th.D from Lighthouse United Church. KFVS12
- ➤ The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Foundation will host the free, family-friendly 2026 Cardinals Caravan on Monday, Jan. 19 with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. and a program at 5:30 p.m. that features players & alumni, door prizes, and autograph signings for the first 400 children. Fox 23
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The NFIB survey found that small business optimism increased as the index rose to 99.5 and uncertainty fell to 84 in December. Missouri business owners remain hopeful for improved conditions in 2026 as they work with lawmakers to address cost pressures and labor availability. Fox 23
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Woodland R-IV School District voted to move to a four-day instructional week starting the next school year after reviewing survey data and regional trends. Officials said they will release calendars and schedule details in the coming weeks. Fox 23
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