Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

The Safe House of Southeast Missouri recognized its community partners at an annual luncheon on Thursday in Cape Girardeau as it reviewed past achievements—serving 231 shelter clients—and outlined future plans, including acquiring an agency vehicle + establishing a child care center.

Notre Dame Regional High School has shifted its start time to 8:30 a.m. today in Cape Girardeau to ease traffic impacted by ongoing Route K construction — MoDOT crews added a temporary turn lane and revised access routes to help drivers.

Malden R-I School District partnered with local law enforcement and emergency medical personnel to hold safety training for staff and students (grades 6-12).

Officials said intruder response and Stop the Bleed sessions provided vital resources and safety kits to help keep schools secure.

Students at Caruthersville Elementary learned safe bus procedures during school with Dr. Jennifer Vandeven + School Resource Officer Burgess, practicing emergency exit steps and reviewing proper safety rules as shown in photos from the event.

Jackson High School teachers receive nearly $15,000 in grant funding from the Jackson R-2 Foundation ahead of the school year to support new ideas and resources in classrooms.

The funding will help boost student learning and success in Jackson.