Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

Mission Missouri in Sikeston will host its second annual Recovery Block Party on Saturday, Sept.

19 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will offer guest speakers, music, bounce houses, face painting, food, and recovery resources plus foster community connections.

Jackson High School Baseball Club donated $20,000 to purchase a TrackMan system for improved hitting instruction at Jackson R-2 School District.

The district thanked the club for its generous support of the baseball program.

Jackson firefighters sharpened their emergency response skills Friday morning during hands-on training at a local park in Jackson, practicing water supply techniques, pump operations, reverse hydrant lays and hose deployments.

The department thanked Jackson Parks & Recreation for its ongoing partnership.

Cape Girardeau native Sgt. Jordan Niswonger is featured in the Army’s Field Tested campaign that shows how hands-on military training prepares soldiers for future careers.

He serves with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team at Fort Polk and mentors younger soldiers while pursuing a computer information systems degree.

The Missouri Department of Transportation will update traffic signals at U.S. 61 and Cape Rock Drive; work will begin as early as May in 2027 and last for three months — motorists should expect lane closures.

The Community Counseling Center Foundation is raising awareness for suicide prevention as September marks Suicide Prevention Month.

It encourages locals to check in on friends and family and reminds anyone in crisis to call or text 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support.