Good morning, Springfield.

Eden Animal Haven in Brighton is teaming up with Sharon Larson to use trap + neuter + return on up to 25 stray cats at her Willard property to reduce the feral cat population.

The program may expand as the community works to care for the animals.

Springfield families enjoyed over 2,000 pizzas handed out by James River Church serve team on Friday evening at five elementary schools and two Head Start centers, with organizers saying pizza day brightened dinner times.

Home Builders Association Charitable Foundation will donate 800 smoke alarms to nine fire departments during a Fire Prevention Week event at 10 a.m. Oct.

6 at Ebenezer Fire Protection District Station No. 1 in Springfield — marking its 15th year supporting the effort.

Harmony House launched its I-Care campaign at the Oasis Hotel as nearly 300 locals pledged to help and businesses picked up campaign kits (posters and hotline info), and the organization will host a follow-up event on Oct.

30 to share its progress.

Michelle Stracke’s Sugar & Glow is the first shop open in Sankofa’s new retail center on C-Street, offering beauty services and a boutique under a five-year lease secured last August.

The store operates Tuesday through Saturday and more local businesses will soon join the development.

Table Rock Community Bank explains how small business owners can simplify money management and reduce risk by using corporate services for automated payroll, wire transfers, and remote deposit capture; the bank emphasizes real human support to keep cash cycles secure and efficient.

During the Missouri Press Association convention on Sept.

26, Springfield News-Leader reporters were honored when Marta Mieze won the Outstanding Young Journalist Award and Susan Szuch's series earned a first-place Better Newspaper Contest recognition.

Celebrate Springfield returns to Route 66 Stadium on Sunday, Oct.

4 with live music & family activities, offering food trucks and surprises for all ages and giving residents a chance to learn about their city.

Representatives from water coalitions met at the Darr Agricultural Center to finalize a 30-year deal with the Army Corps of Engineers; the agreement allows drawing up to two-thirds of water from Stockton Lake + the next phase will build infrastructure to deliver water to Springfield and nearby communities.

Yesterday, the Humane Society and local agencies rescued over 100 animals from a Lawrence County property found in poor condition with trash, overgrown vegetation, and a single water source.

Veterinary teams will soon assess and treat the animals, and a custody hearing is scheduled for Oct. 26.

Computer models place Missouri State mid-tier in Conference USA after a nonconference schedule that included losses to Texas A&M and SMU, a win over Lindenwood, and a close loss to Marshall; the Bears will open league play on Oct.

8 at Western Kentucky (highlighting a competitive conference).

The Missouri State basketball team is using its mini-bye week to prepare for the upcoming hoops season.

KY3 Sports Director Sully Engels said the Bears are sporting a fresh look (a sign of team changes) as they get ready for play.