Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

Cape Girardeau police have not issued any citations under the panhandling ordinance as nonprofit Street Level taught people the rules on legal behavior.

The group plans Homelessness Awareness Month events in November (including a mayoral proclamation and a 24-hour cardboard sign brigade) to share updated guidelines.

Project Hope 2026 will take place Friday, Oct.

9 at Shawnee Park Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring nearly 70 service providers offering health care (vision and dental), housing, employment, legal aid, free lunch, and childcare.

Honor Flight will launch its final mission soon as organizers arrange for local veterans to be honored with a concluding tribute flight — the event takes place at a designated venue and marks years of commemorative service in our community.

Claire Masterson has been named director of public relations and events at Old Town Cape Inc. and will promote downtown by organizing community events.

Residents can meet her at the Farm to Table event on Oct. 11.

Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance students are performing Footloose at Bedell Performance Hall (SEMO’s River Campus) with tickets priced from $25 to $32.75 and free for students.

Four shows remain, including one tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Missouri fire officials urge residents to follow safe charging practices during Fire Prevention Week (Oct.

4-10) to reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires; they advise using approved chargers, charging on hard, flat surfaces, and unplugging devices when fully charged.