Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

Despite the high heat, volunteers at the SEMO District Fair are working hard today to help make the event safe and fun for all.

The fair provides tents + water bottles and scheduled breaks to keep volunteers cool and hydrated.

Parks Automotive, a family-owned auto business, was welcomed as a new member of the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce during a ribbon-cutting ceremony today—chamber officials said they look forward to supporting the company's growth.

District officials said FEMA committed $22.4 million to support the $60 million Perryville High School rebuilding plan — funding will be issued via reimbursement as eligible expenses are paid.

A local Proposition K.I.D.S. levy increase also strengthens the recovery effort.

Students at St. Vincent Catholic Schools launched a Chain Reaction of Kindness by earning paper links for acts like helping classmates, with winning classes celebrating with an ice cream party each Friday.

On Oct. 29, students will connect the chains on the football field to display their collective kindness.

Missouri troopers urged drivers and farmers to share the road during the fall harvest and to exercise extra caution when encountering farm equipment (163 crashes in 2025 resulted in one death and 37 injuries); officials stressed the need to adhere to traffic laws during low-visibility hours.