Fuel Relief Watch: States including Ohio are rolling out gas tax holidays or cuts as prices climb, and Missouri’s Gov. Kehoe signed an emergency order for harvest relief—temporarily allowing red-dyed diesel on state highways for farm use and easing certain truck weight limits. Local Culture & Community: Columbia’s first Hispanic Heritage Festival is set for Saturday, with food, vendors, music, and family activities aimed at building bridges across cultures. Food Assistance Paperwork: Missouri’s Department of Social Services will add new document requirements for SNAP applicants starting Oct. 1, including proof of housing, utilities, dependent care, and bank resources. Auditor Oversight: A new Missouri State Auditor report finds Mercer County’s Sheriff’s Office needs improvements in duties, supervision, and handling of seized property. Agriculture on the Ground: Southwest Missouri’s Millsap Farms highlights how carrots, community, and crop diversification are helping keep local agriculture profitable. Business & Jobs: Missouri’s insurance regulator eased rules for small third-party administrators, and a new report maps where AI-exposed jobs are concentrated nationwide. Road Updates: Pike County’s Route B bridge replacement over Peno Creek is now open to traffic.