Good morning, Springfield.

Bass Pro Shops Fitness Series celebrates 20 years with runs, walks, and volunteer opportunities that support local Ozark charities and community health.

Participants can register for events including the Zombie Run/Walk (Oct. 17 at Rutledge Wilson Farm Park) and Marathon Weekend (Oct. 30-Nov. 1) in Springfield.

Firefighters rescued 21 dogs from a burning house in Stone County and the Tri-Lakes Humane Society arranged safe placements for all animals in Springfield and nearby shelters; several dogs received veterinary care (the fire's cause remains under investigation).

Sultan Zahirsha is completing American Momin Park, a new mosque, cemetery and community center at 1441 S.

Farm Road in west Springfield. The project began five years ago and still needs about $195,000 to finish as it plans future phases for an Islamic school and imam living quarters.

O’Reilly Hospitality Management plans to launch SO-MO Social Hub at the former Houlihan’s site on E.

Republic Road in south Springfield. Permits for the building project—valued at $100,000 and including a gas fireplace renovation—are under review, with work scheduled from Aug. 27 to Oct. 30.

Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper is urging high school seniors to apply for the Coca-Cola Scholars and Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway scholarships, which support college education.

Applications for the Coca-Cola program close Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. and Dr Pepper entries close Oct. 31 with winners drawn on Nov. 2.

Nixa and Logan-Rogersville Public Schools see slight increases in enrollment for grades 9–11 — a trend differing from statewide declines.

District leaders say steady cohort shifts have prompted gradual adjustments in class sizes, bus routes and athletic programs.

On Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the Springfield-Greene County Mobile Library will serve Battlefield City Hall — one of more than two dozen weekly stops for residents who need easy access to library materials.

Downtown Springfield’s Renew Jordan Creek project restored the creek above ground near the Campbell Avenue bridge and began pedestrianizing Water Street yesterday, and additional features like a dog park and green space will be completed soon.

Rep. Melanie Stinnett hosted a panel on Aug.

31 in Springfield to discuss public transportation accessibility for people with disabilities. Speakers explained how limited hours and service areas restrict access to jobs and essential services — officials are exploring improvements for the system.

Springfield’s Discovery Center now features a teddy bear pediatric hospital exhibit where children can play doctor and learn about medical tests.

Sponsored by Children’s Mercy, the interactive display helps kids feel more confident during actual health visits.

Missouri state Rep Betsy Fogle will receive NAMI Southwest Missouri’s Mental Health Advocate of the Year Award at the Neon Night Suicide Prevention Run on Sept.

12 at 7:40 p.m. at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, honoring her work on mental health and suicide prevention.

The Webster County Health Department and partners launched the Rest Easy naloxone project at the Missouri Welcome Center eastbound in Conway to offer travelers access to overdose-reversing medication.

The project features a machine (resembling an old newspaper dispenser) that stocks naloxone for those stopping at I-44 rest stops.

Elevation Lives broke ground on its first 21-unit Elevate Heights building Tuesday, Sept.

1 near the former Robberson School to create affordable housing for low-income families. A $3 million donation and plans for a second building and resource center marked the ceremony.

MSU captain Isaiah Villanueva returns to Texas on Saturday at 6 p.m. for the season opener against Texas A&M at Kyle Field; he will lead his team and take the coin flip (a nod to his high school roots) against former teammates.