Good morning, Evansville.

Feed Evansville held a community food share event Tuesday with Tri-State Food Bank, letting families pick up essentials like bread and eggs without registration.

Organizers said leftovers (destined for the community kitchen) will support similar events planned throughout the year to help families manage rising grocery costs.

Hensley Legal Group distributed 1,100 backpacks filled with school supplies to families at Lincoln School on Tuesday in Evansville, where volunteers helped children choose their preferred backpack colors during a drive-thru event.

National Night Out returned to Evansville Tuesday at the Civic Center Courtyard in a nationwide effort to build better relationships with law enforcement, featuring fun, food, and a 6 p.m. kickoff.

The event helped strengthen community ties among residents and local agencies.

Spirit Halloween stores opened yesterday across Indiana, including at 730 S.

Green River Rd. in Evansville, where shoppers found costumes and decorations. Eleven more pop-up shops will open later this month at former Big Lots, CVS, Party City and USA Party Supplies locations — check local listings for updates.

Local and state officials met Tuesday at an Evansville Rotary meeting to discuss data centers (covering energy, water, and job impacts) while dispelling common misconceptions.

They noted no projects are planned locally and that community leaders would set safeguards before any future development.

Indiana Department of Transportation officials announced lane closures on SR 57 near Evansville beginning on or around Sept.

14 for HMA paving maintenance; work is expected to continue until early October while one lane remains open with flagger-controlled traffic.

The UE Emily M. Young Mental Health Clinic received a $250,000 grant from United Way to boost services for lower-income community members — officials said the funding will also support training for UE doctoral students through expanded therapy, assessments, and medication management.