Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

A cornhole fundraiser was held at Wings Etc to support the Crisis Intervention Team, and local community members enjoyed food, music, and drinks while organizers dried the boards after a brief rain (using new sponsor boards from BD Boards).

Books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library continue to reach local families and stores in Cape Girardeau.

Customers at Once Upon a Child (a local shop) said the free books boost reading skills and improve literacy in the community.

Singer and actress Dolly Parton passed away on Tuesday and local fans expressed admiration for her lasting music and charity.

Patrons at Blue Diamond Sports Bar shared heartfelt tributes to her legacy and the impact of her Imagination Library in the Heartland.

The Missouri Department of Conservation will host its annual Day on the Mississippi River event at Riverfront Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.

26 — this free family-friendly event will offer boat rides, live aquatic animal displays, and crafts for kids.

Kenny Rogers Children’s Center in Sikeston raised over $130K to permanently acquire a robotic suit that helps paralyzed patients stand and walk, with matching funds from local banks and the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Des Moines.

The donation will extend its therapy program for years to come.

Following the Lindsay Clancy case, local mental health expert Andrea Crafton of Bloom Perinatal Therapy said postpartum depression and psychosis are drawing increased attention.

She urged mothers to watch for signs like confusion and mood changes (including hallucinations) and access available support.

Nineteen students from Missouri universities toured rural counties to learn about health care challenges and opportunities through a five-day Rural Immersion Program run by MU School of Medicine’s Rural Scholars Program and MU Extension.

Anglers will gather for the Twisted Cat Catfish Tournament in Perryville on Saturday, Aug.

29, with a scheduled weigh-in at 3:30 p.m. Spectators can enjoy local restaurants and the Downtown Outdoor Expo before the contest.