Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

Crews began removing a large pecan tree that fell on the historic Oliver-Leming House on Aug.

12, damaging its porch, columns, and trim, while the Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation documented the damage (comparing it with historic photos of the building associated with architect J.B. Legg).

Southeast Missouri Food Bank received a $10,000 matching grant from First State Community Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines through the Member Impact Fund to aid local food distribution.

The support helps serve nearly 70,000 people monthly via 140+ partner agencies.

Early Thursday, a major water leak shut off water to parts of Chaffee near Southbrook and Sheridan, and crews plan to complete repairs within several hours while residents are advised to contact City Hall with questions.

City leaders have proposed a $23 million expansion of the SportsPlex to add 92,000 sqft (nearly doubling its size) on the northwest side.

If approved by City Council, the project will appear on the April ballot to draw more sports tournaments and boost local tourism.