Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

The Better Business Bureau is offering online safety tips to help families protect children from scams and cyber threats as the new school year begins—its report shows that 9.7% of parents say their kids have been targeted online.

Parents are advised to discuss safe online habits and protect personal information.

Ropa Sandiswa N., a Miss Africa USA finalist, will host a back-to-school hygiene kit drive for young girls on Aug.16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shelter 1 in Capaha Park near the statue — the event will offer customizable sanitary bag kits and a chance to meet her.

A juvenile suspect was taken into custody after a shooting early Sunday morning in Cape Girardeau — police arrived at 1:30 a.m. on the 2800-block of Themis and treated both the victim, who was grazed in the chest during a fight when he retrieved a knife and stabbed the suspect, and the suspect, who later shot him, with non-life-threatening injuries while recovering a stolen firearm.

After 60 days of collecting signatures, a group of seniors dropped off a petition with more than 3,000 signatures for a property tax freeze at the clerk’s office in Jackson today.

The county clerk said that once at least 2,041 valid signatures are confirmed, the petition will be sent to county commissioners at a meeting on August 14—if approved, it will appear on the November ballot.

Toddler Hour

2-3 p.m. — Oran Branch Library — Free entry — Come get colorful with stories and crafts for ages 0-5.

Tunes at Twilight

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Ivers Square Gazebo — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Doug Deming and The Jewel Tones along with food trucks and fun activities.