Good morning, Springfield.

Legacy Tattoo will permanently close after Halloween weekend, ending an eight-year run at 431 S.

Jefferson Ave. Ste. 140, and a Halloween Flash Special starts today as the final opportunity to get work done.

Toys"R"Us is returning to Battlefield Mall and will open a standalone store soon in the west side near the dining pavilion in the former Forever 21 space; the company filed for a temporary business license on Oct.

27, the mall lists it as "Coming Soon," and hiring signs are posted, but no opening date is set.

Harry Cooper Supply announced it has acquired Edge Supply, folding Edge’s two Springfield locations on South Campbell and East Trafficway into Harry Cooper while keeping staff, pricing and accounts intact; stores will receive new signs + operate normally during the transition.

Toys R Us will open a standalone store at Battlefield Mall, the company and mall websites say, but no opening date is listed.

A smaller Toys R Us operates inside Macy's (in the mall), and the previous standalone at Battlefield and Fremont closed during the chain's bankruptcy.

On Oct. 29 Ozarks Tech and Missouri State announced a partnership to connect training, research, and business resources for Springfield-area manufacturers and students, streamlining access to technical expertise, equipment, and workforce programs at both campuses.

Missouri State University announced on Oct.

29 that three campus facilities (Springfield and West Plains) won seven architecture design awards for projects focused on learning, research, and student support.

Experts advise mulching or bagging fall leaves this season instead of pushing them into roads or lakes, using bagged leaves for compost, and checking local programs that may only accept biodegradable bags; mulch by mowing twice or three times to shred leaves and remove rocks while wearing eye protection.

MoDOT, SEMA and the National Weather Service warn drivers to prepare for winter weather and always wear seat belts after the state recorded 716 roadway fatalities Jan.

1–Oct. 28, with more than half unbelted. SEMA and NWS will run Winter Weather Preparedness Week (Nov. 2–6) with daily safety tips and MoDOT urges checking the Traveler Map and packing an emergency kit.

Developer Trent Overhue is seeking to build a data center at 2900 S.

National Ave and sued the city to block a 120-day moratorium; on Oct. 23 a Greene County judge denied his request for a temporary restraining order, keeping the moratorium in place.

Springfield's Historic City Hall is undergoing a ($26 million-plus) rehabilitation and has been closed three years; city officials released progress photos this week showing interior and exterior work underway.

Springfield-Greene County Health Department warned of suspected HPAI in waterfowl in southeast Greene County and urges residents to avoid wild birds, keep pets away, disinfect clothing or pet paws after exposure, and report dead or sick birds to the Missouri Department of Conservation or the Citizen Resource Center.

Mizzou travels to Arkansas on Saturday for the annual Battle Line Rivalry, where the Tigers will try to extend a four-game win streak and local analysts Danielle King and Hudson Summerall break down the matchup on Ozarks Sports Zone.