Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

Southeast Missouri Pets overcame a critical shortage of adult dog food when community support delivered supplies after a Friday depletion in Cape Girardeau.

Storage areas are nearly full, and the shelter urges donors to set up monthly shipments or drop a bag during routine shopping trips.

Warming centers are seeking volunteer help as winter weather nears; the Bread Shed in Poplar Bluff will operate Friday through Monday from 7 p.m. while Carbondale’s center will run from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., with volunteer drivers + four-wheel drives ready to transport those in need.

Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri hosts a free Parent Cafe workshop series at 40 S.

Sprigg St. starting Jan. 29. The sessions run 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month with dinner, door prizes, and free childcare offered—registration is required.

United Way of Southeast Missouri has received a grant from United Way Worldwide to expand its transportation system, United We Work, which will offer 250 rides to interviews (meeting a real need) for local job seekers (a boost for community employment).

Mayfest organizers in Perryville announced that the festival will run May 6—9 to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, featuring returning bed races, a new mullet contest sponsored by First State Community Bank, a horseshoe tournament and the largest carnival in its history.

MoDOT and state emergency response leaders discussed their winter storm plan on Thursday, Jan.

22 at 2 p.m. in a briefing featuring updates from the National Weather Service (Highway Patrol and SEMA) to coordinate essential travel safety measures before the storm hit.

Cheryl A. Jones Estates opened in Sikeston with a ribbon-cutting hosted by the Sikeston Area Chamber of Commerce, and the new housing is designed to help Bootheel Behavioral Health clients gain independence — supporting long-term stability.

AT&T advises locals to protect smart devices from freezing temperatures by keeping them in insulated pockets or bags and using rugged cases, as cold weather can drain batteries and crack screens.

Best Buy recommends fully charging devices beforehand and letting phones warm to room temperature (to avoid condensation) after exposure to cold.

When Pigs Fly Indoor BBQ Bash

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