Good morning, Springfield.

A Springfield school honored state rep Bud Williams by renaming its gymnasium after him Friday evening at Putnam Vocational Technical Academy.

City leaders including Mayor Domenic Sarno and Superintendent Sonia Dinnall attended the ceremony (Williams is a lifelong resident and former high school basketball star).

With dangerously cold temperatures, Providence Ministries in Holyoke reopens a warming shelter Friday night where registration starts at 5 p.m. Meanwhile, CSO will provide shelter + support in Springfield and Northampton every day, including a facility that accepts pets and offers new coat donations.

Local animal welfare groups and city officials are urging pet owners to bring pets indoors and offering extra shelter tips (like using safe, warm enclosures) as frigid temperatures persist today.

The Lupa Zoo is caring for its animals during winter by using heated enclosures and shelters plus staff work non-stop to keep every creature safe; the zoo plans to reopen to visitors in April.

On Christmas, Hopedale police ran over a raccoon they suspected of rabies, sparking anger and calls for improved methods (wildlife expert Jane Newhouse is offering police training on humane animal handling) after a similar incident in Springfield in 2024.

In late 1775, Henry Knox led teams moving 60 tons of cannons across icy, rugged terrain in Western Massachusetts to help force the British out of Boston.

He later chose Springfield for the nation’s first armory, and local markers along the Knox Trail honor his historic journey (opened in 1926).

Three sisters from Longmeadow are competing on FOX's reality survival show Extracted for a quarter million dollar prize.

They filmed in Canada in September and invite local viewers to tune in Monday at 8 p.m. on FOX 6.

SCORE Massachusetts and Rhode Island will offer a three-part online workshop series called Marketing Your Business in the Digital World on Saturday mornings, Feb.

7, 14, and 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. The sessions cost ($50 fee covers all three) and include breakout groups with SCORE mentors.

During last Sunday's AFC Championship, Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels surprised quarterback Drake Maye by radioing a bootleg run play with 1:57 left.

The unexpected switch—which caught teammates off guard—allowed Maye to secure a crucial first down and complete a 10-7 victory.

Winter Crow Roost Observation

2-6 p.m. — Mass Audubon Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary — Registration required — Observe thousands of crows gathering for their winter roost while learning about these intelligent birds.

ROAR! Comedy: Dylan Carlino

8-9:30 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night filled with laughter from the hilariously unique comedian Dylan Carlino.

Springfield Thunderbirds vs Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Game

7:00-9:05 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Cost info not provided — Catch the action live with the Springfield Thunderbirds taking on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Ally the Piper Performance

7-10 p.m. — 52 Sumner — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Experience the viral sensation blending modern rock and Celtic influences through the Great Highland bagpipe.