Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

Southeast Missouri Pets is asking local volunteers to care for shelter animals on Christmas morning by feeding, cleaning kennels, and refreshing bedding from about 6:30 a.m. — noon so staff can enjoy a holiday break.

This week, Jackson held a ribbon‐cutting ceremony for the new East Main Pedestrian Walkway Project — a key step in boosting pedestrian safety and recreational access — with support from the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and city officials.

Missouri Department of Conservation will require nonresident hunters to purchase a $60 migratory bird hunting permit starting Jan.

1, 2026, and those with permits bought before the new rule may use them until the season ends on Feb. 6 (current season).

The LemonDrop Foundation is delivering nearly 300 ChemoPaks to cancer patients today, with the first drop at Mercy Cancer Center at 10 a.m. and a second delivery at Saint Francis Cancer Institute; the care packages include lemon drops (to ease nausea), lotion, a blanket and puzzles.

Crews are installing turf at the new five-field youth sports complex near Shawnee Park (a $4.5 million project for baseball and softball players ages 8 to 15) and the facility will open early 2026 to host frequent tournaments.

SEMO Women's Basketball vs. William Woods

11 a.m. — Show Me Center — Tickets available — Watch the SEMO Women's Basketball team take on William Woods in a thrilling matchup.