Good morning, Saint Joseph.

Friends of the Animal Shelter is hosting the 'Raise Your Paws for the Cause' fundraiser on Feb.

14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center; guests may choose a dinner and auction combo for $65 or join the auction for $20, with funds supporting shelter care.

Savannah was chosen to be featured in Missouri Humanities' digital storytelling initiative, Show Me 250, after receiving (16,693) votes in a month-long contest.

The project will share local heritage through podcasts and short films celebrating 250 years of American history.

Bob Long, director of Jazz Studies at MoWest, has been named the 2026 Jazz Educator of the Year at the Missouri Music Conference.

He teaches saxophone and jazz improvisation and leads ensembles including the Golden Griffons Marching Band (a highlight of his career).

The Savannah boys wrestling team won the Throwdown in Joetown tournament this past weekend in Saint Joseph — finishing with 200 points and multiple top placements across weight classes.

Four MEC girls basketball teams are featured in the latest MBCA Class 4 Top 10 poll — Lafayette ranks third, Chillicothe is tied for fourth, Benton sits at seventh, and Savannah is tied for ninth.

DiOzzy Concert

6:30-10 p.m. — Good Times Event Center — All ages welcome — Experience the debut of DiOzzy, Kansas City's tribute to Black Sabbath.

Barron Ryan: Songs for Lovers

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Missouri Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical Valentine's evening with wine tasting and captivating piano music.

Mardi Gras Celebration

9 PM - 1 AM — Do It A'Ginn Event Center — $10 — Celebrate Mardi Gras with New Orleans cuisine and lively DJ music and karaoke.

Evening of Jazz with New York Voices

7-9 p.m. — Missouri Theater — Affordable entry — Experience the nationally acclaimed vocal jazz group, New York Voices, live and in person.

Live Performance of ANNIE

7:30-9:59 p.m. — Missouri Theater — $21-$49 — Experience the heartwarming musical adventure of little orphan Annie in 1930s New York City.