Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff will host Valentines for Veterans concert on Thursday, Feb.

12 at 5 p.m. at Black River Coliseum featuring Ricochet & Billy Yates, with free tickets for veterans & family.

Southeast Missouri Pets ran out of adult dog food on Friday, Jan.

16 — sparking community donations of Purina products at the 180 Weston St. facility; families dropped off supplies over the weekend, and the shelter still requests puppy food, leashes, and blankets as freezing weather persists.

The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development advises students and families to file the FAFSA before Feb.

2 for the Access Missouri Grant. Southeast Missouri State University (SMSU) is hosting free workshops to help with college aid options.

Perry County School District 32 presented preliminary plans Saturday for rebuilding Perryville High School at the Robinson Event Center after a March 14, 2025 tornado damaged the building.

The project will retain part of the old structure and add new facilities and depends on voter approval of Proposition KIDS on April 7.

Perry County earned the StormReady designation on Jan.

15 after meeting strict national criteria for severe weather planning — local officials credited emergency personnel for their round-the-year efforts.

The American Red Cross reported a severe blood shortage caused by winter weather and a flu outbreak that reduced donations by 35% after over 400 blood drives were canceled (officials urge eligible donors to schedule appointments).

Local pediatricians and mental health providers report a rise in anxiety, depression, and behavior changes among children following a CDC report; Lutheran Family and Children Services offers a Cape Girardeau office ready to help with early intervention to promote healthy habits.

Cassi Holcomb shows a winter seed sowing method using everyday items (milk jug, tote, and duct tape) to create a mini greenhouse that shelters native seeds from wind and birds, helping them prepare for spring at home.

When Pigs Fly Indoor BBQ Bash

10 AM — Show Me Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fun-filled BBQ bash in Cape Girardeau.