Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

Hundreds supported local students by donating school supplies during FOX23's annual Back 2 School Drive Thursday at Cape Girardeau Walmart & contributions benefited Cape Central Public Schools, helping students be ready for the school year.

The Southeast Correctional Center’s RJO Garden donates more than 3,000 pounds of fresh produce weekly to local food assistance programs, supplying the Southeast Missouri Food Bank and FISH Food Pantry in Cape Girardeau (gardeners grow uncommon varieties like Indian snake cucumbers and North Carolina roaster squash using special techniques).

KFVS-TV & WSIL-TV promoted Mike Skelton to Director of Sales to lead a joint team in driving sales strategies for broadcast and digital ads.

The Scott City native will boost advertising efforts for Gray Media starting immediately.

Local food truck owner Isabelle Schott of Crepe Girardeau canceled her rally setup today in Jackson due to extreme heat impacting griddles and customer turnout—she said service will resume at Cape River Front Market on Saturday, Aug.

1. Other vendors continue serving despite high temperatures.

AAA reports Cape Girardeau drivers now pay the highest gas prices in Missouri, with regular unleaded costing $3.94 per gallon compared to the statewide average of $3.81.

Rising crude oil prices could delay seasonal relief.

The University of Missouri Extension and Education Center will host a public Field Day on August 10 at the T.E.

“Jake” Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center in Portageville. The event will feature farm tours starting at 9:45 a.m. and presentations on crop protection, soybean breeding, and precision agriculture.

Perry County School District 32 received two grants totaling $6,500 to boost hands-on STEM programs at Perryville Primary and Elementary (with $5,000 for robotics and coding supplies) and to buy translation devices for non-English-speaking families with a $1,500 grant.

Students are urged to update immunizations as measles cases hit record highs; Cape County Public Health Center offers drive-through clinics (Wednesdays) along with regular appointments from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1121 Linden St. for back-to-school checkups.

Final Regular Season Game: Jackson Rockabillys vs. Cape Catfish

6:35-8:35 p.m. — Capaha Field (SEMO Baseball) — $5.73 — Celebrate Fan Appreciation Day with the last home game of the season!