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Cape Girardeau
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Cape Girardeau. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Cape Warming Center opens to provide shelter as temperatures drop in Cape Girardeau, with volunteers starting work at 6 a.m. to prep for shifts beginning at 7 p.m. and serving up to 40 guests each night - capacity is typically 25 guests nightly. KFVS12
- ➤ Community members gathered at Shawnee Park Center on Jan. 19 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event included a memorial breakfast (8:30 a.m.), a prayer gathering (11:30 a.m.), a humanitarian luncheon, and a youth gala, encouraging donations and volunteer service. Fox 23
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Food safety officials announced a recall on about 13,720 pounds of grilled chicken fillets produced on Oct. 14, 2025, for possible Listeria contamination. They were shipped to Missouri and other states; consumers should check lot code (60104 P1382 287 5 J14) before use. KFVS12
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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