Annually, the first Tuesday of August sees National Night Out across the nation, a free community event that lets the public meet and interact with first responders in their neighborhood. Several cities in the Ozarks are hosting events.

National Night Out promotes community building and focuses on strengthening the relationship between law enforcement and residents.

Some National Night Out events have either been canceled or postponed due to the rain.National Night Out: 5 things to know about annual celebrationNational Night Out is an annual event where local police departments host activities to connect with their communities.