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Cape Central defeats St. Pius X 5-2 on Friday at Capaha Field.

Former members of Mike Smith and The Runaways, now known as The Runaways, finally preform after rescheduling for the second time at The Library in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 9, 2021.

Jackson defeated New Madrid County Central 13-0 on Thursday at Jackson Indian Stadium.

Saxony Lutheran defeated Delta 13-2 on Thursday at Capaha Field.

The American Duchess river cruise paddlewheeler docked on the river walk in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 8, 2021. It is the first ship that has stopped in Cape since the pandemic began, according to Emily Hagan of Visit Cape. She said that passengers left the boat to take a tour of Cape...

People gathered outside of the Vasterling Suites for the 2021 Cape Girardeau Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit opening reception in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Speakers from the local government, the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri, Old Town Cape, Inc. and Southeast Missouri State...

Notre Dame defeats Dexter 9-2 on Wednesday at Notre Dame High School.

Notre Dame defeated Jackson 13-5 on Tuesday at Notre Dame High School.

Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau Edward Rice lead the a Good Friday mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 2, 2021. During his sermon, Rice said that the religious holiday is a day of mourning in the Catholic Church. It recognizes...

Walks With Nate hosted the first annual Lemon Drop Long Drive on Thursday, April, 1, 2021, to raise awareness of testicular cancer and raise funds for cancer patients and their families. The event was a competition between eight participants that hit golf balls as far as they could until there was...

Firefighters respond to a second alarm fire at the former Broadway theatre in Cape Girardeau on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

Teachers delivered senior signs to those students set to graduate in May on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. The social studies department joined forces to deliver to a group of about 30 students. Some students weren't presently home, but they placed the signs in their lawns anyway. Students who were...

With warm and rainy weather comes the beginning of spring, which brings the blooming of trees and shrubs. Cherry blossom, magnolia and callery pear trees have been displaying an obvious pop of pink and white to Southeast Missouri’s streets and parks.

Southeast Missouri State defeated Tennessee Tech on Sunday at Houck Stadium.

Jackson swept the doubleheader against Marquette on Sunday in Jackson.

Poplar Bluff defeated Cape Central 13-1 in six innings on Saturday at Cape Central High School.

Southeast Missouri State lost to Southern Illinois 21-3 on Wednesday at Capaha Field.

Notre Dame defeated Portageville 10-7 on Wednesday at Notre Dame High School.

Southeast Missouri State split Saturday's doubleheader against Austin Peay on Saturday at Capaha Field.

Jackson boys and girls track & field team both took first place in the Notre Dame Frozen Invitational on Saturday at Notre Dame High School.

Advance defeated Delta 11-1 on Friday at Advance to open the baseball season.

The Malden Green Wave took advantage of Dexter's young pitching and two errors to win their season opener 9-5 Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Malden.

After the annual event was canceled last March, the Lions Club opened the Arena Building doors to welcome back customers for their annual 83rd Pancake Day on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. The event raised money for local children’s charities for eyesight and diabetes. The club offered dine-in, carry...

Southeast Missouri State falls to Austin Peay in double-overtime on Sunday at Houck Stadium.

Notre Dame falls to Union in the Class 5 state quarterfinal on Saturday at Notre Dame Regional High School.

The City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation department's Play Cape event hosted booths with local community organizations, recreational classes, leagues and more at the Osage Center in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, March 13, 2021.

Lauren Welker Lifts Redhawks to 1-0 Win Over Austin Peay on Friday at Houck Stadium.

Jackson falls to Cor Jesu in the MSHSAA Class 6 Sectional on Wednesday at Jackson.

Notre Dame beat North County 65-53 in the MSHSAA Class 5 Sectional on Wednesday at Notre Dame.

Southeast Missouri State falls to Murray State 24-21 on Sunday at Houck Stadium.

Southeast Missouri State took three of four games during its weekend series against Illinois State at Capaha Field.

Delta fell to South Iron 65-63 in the MSHSAA Class 1 Quarterfinal 1 girl's basketball action on Saturday at Delta.

Delta falls to South Iron in the Class 1 State quarterfinal round on Friday at Delta High School.

Notre Dame defeated Cape Central to win the C5D1 title on Thursday at the Tiger Field House.

Jackson got past Northwest (Cedar Hill) at Northwest in the championship game of the C6D1 tournament on Thursday.

The 37th annual Noon Optimist Chili Day at the Arena Building looked a bit different than last year due to the ongoing pandemic. Diners were socially distant at round tables and pick-up was available inside or through a drive-through.

Notre Dame defeated Perryville 68-19 in the C5D1 Tournament on Tuesday at Notre Dame High School.

Jackson beat Poplar Bluff 43-18 in the MSHSAA Class 6 District 1 semifinal Tuesday at Jackson.

Jackson beat Northwest (Cedar Hill) 81-52 in the MSHSAA C6D1 semifinal Tuesday at Jackson.

Notre Dame defeated Saxony Lutheran 63-17 on Monday in the semifinal round of the Class 5 District 1 tournament at Notre Dame High School.

ADVANCE — Valle Catholic’s aggressive and physical play were the determining factors in the championship game of the MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 boys basketball tournament championship game. The fifth-seeded Warriors pounded the ball inside, drew contact and played tight defense en route to a 66-56...

Local wrestlers compete in the sectional tournament on Saturday at various locations.

Southeast Missouri women's gymnastics registered a season-best 195.050 to capture first at its tri meet with Midwest Independent Conference opponents Illinois State and Centenary on Friday at the Show Me Center.

Delta got past Leopold 72-65 in the MSHSAA C1D2 boy's basketball championship final Friday at Zalma High School.

Delta beat Oak Ridge 76-21 in the championship game of the MSHSAA C1D2 tournament on Friday at Zalma High School.

A limited, socially distant crowd attended the Cape Central High School annual Black History Month Event at the Kinder Performance Hall in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. The event was organized and run by students, which featured performances and speeches highlighting Black history and...

Saxony Lutheran defeats Scott City in the Class 3, District 2 tournament on Tuesday at Scott City.

Notre Dame defeats Dexter on Tuesday at Notre Dame High School.

Swimmers from Cape Central, Jackson, Notre Dame, Saxony Lutheran, and Poplar Bluff compete in the 2021 MSHSAA Class 1 Girl's Swimming and Diving State Finals at the St. Peter's Rec-Plex on Friday and Saturday.

The Cape Girardeau Parks and Rec Department held the 13th annual Father-Daughter dance at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. This year’s theme was ‘A night in Hollywood,’ and included a meal of pizza, chicken nuggets and other appetizers, and music provided by Charlie’s...

Southeast Missouri State defeated Eastern Kentucky 94-72 on Saturday at the Show Me Center.

The Southeast Missouri State indoor track team sweeps the Redhawk Open against UT Martin to close out the season on Saturday at the Student Recreation Center.

Some of the first fish fries of Lent began on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. The Knights of Columbus in Jackson and Cape Girardeau altered their service this season to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

More wintry scenes from Cape Girardeau on Tuesday.

After Winter Storm Uri dropped more than half a foot of snow on Southeast Missouri, people dug out and played in the snow before the next snow storm is predicted to drop a few more inches Wednesday and Thursday.

A winter storm warning issued for Southeast Missouri on Monday, Feb, 15, 2021, called for a total accumulation of 6 to 12 inches of snow, and wind chills ranging from zero to minus 15 degrees. Roads were covered in snow, which complicated travel.

Several Jackson and Poplar Bluff wrestlers placed in the Top 4 in their respective weight classes in the Class 4 District 1 Tournament on Saturday at Jackson.

The Cape Girardeau Public Schools Foundation held the 26th annual Penguin Party on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Convention Center in Cape Girardeau. The Penguin Party helps support the students and staff of Cape Girardeau Public Schools. The night included a social hour with a silent...

Cape Central, Notre Dame, Kennett and Dexter duke it out in a quad meet at Cape Central High School on Tuesday.

The Cape Central Tigers won the SEMO Conference Championship on Tuesday at the Central Municipal Pool.

Southeast Missouri State men and women track teams won first place in the Redhawk Invitational on Friday at the Student Recreation Center.

Saxony Lutheran defeats Perryville on Thursday at Saxony Lutheran High School.

Cape Central topped Notre Dame and Saxony Lutheran in a 3-way swim meet on Wednesday at the Central Municipal Pool.

Dexter defeated Sikeston 59-50 in a SEMO Conference basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at the Sikeston Field House.

Murray State defeats Southeast Missouri on Monday at the Show Me Center.

Southeast Missouri State defeats Eastern Illinois on Saturday at the Show Me Center.

The first March for Life day was held at the St. Vincent De Paul Parish in Perryville on Friday, Jan. 29, 2020. Vincential Marian Youth Southeast Missouri (VMY SEMO) and North Perry County Youth Group collaborated to create the event, which lasted all day, and included a march to the Perryville...

Jackson hosted and won the SEMO Conference JV Wrestling Tournament on Saturday at Jackson.

Jackson defeated Notre Dame on Friday at Jackson.

A COVID-19 vaccine clinic aided by Missouri National Guard troops administered about 2,000 doses Friday at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau with the coordination of the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center and other local organizations, such as SoutheastHEALTH, John’s Pharmacy, Broadway...

Kelly got past Scott City Thursday in the third-place game of the Scott-Mississippi County Conference Tournament at Scott County Central.

Southeast Missouri State defeated SIU Edwardsville on Thursday at the Show Me Center.

Oran beat Delta 50-31 in the championship game of the Scott-Mississippi County Conference Tournament on Thursday at Scott County Central.

Southeast Missouri State defeated SIU Edwardsville on Thursday at the Show Me Center.

Monsignor Joseph Huels was a fixture at St. Mary's Cathedral in Cape Girardeau from 1967 until his death in 1993. The Southeast Missourian published a feature on Huels in 1988 as he celebrated 53 years as a priest.

Jackson, Poplar Bluff, Sikeston and Cape Central battle it out on the mat Saturday at Terry W. Kitchen Junior High School.

Dexter finished second in the SEMO Conference Tournament on Friday at Cape Girardeau.

Advance defeated Scott City on Thursday at Scott City High School.

Notre Dame defeats Cape Central on Tuesday at Cape Central High School.

Social media personality Kris Rotonda of Clearwater, Florida visited the Southeast Missouri Humane Society to conduct a four hour Facebook Live program to raise money for the shelter. This is one of many stops in his 50-state tour in which he is visiting several animal shelters in each state to...

Five teams, including Jackson, Cape Central and New Madrid, competed in the Cape Central Scramble on Saturday at Cape Central High School.

Southeast Missouri State fell to Morehead State on Saturday at the Show Me Center.

New Madrid County Central defeated Cape Central on Friday at Cape Girardeau.

The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks defeated Murray State on Thursday at the Show Me Center.

Jackson knocked off rival Cape Central in girl's basketball action Thursday in Jackson.

Cape Central defeats New Madrid County Central 39-30 on Thursday at Cape Central High School.

St. Vincent defeat Saxony Lutheran on Tuesday in Perryville.

Cape Central visited Jackson in boy's basketball action on Tuesday.

Cape Central defeated Kelly on Monday during senior night.

Southeast Missouri State football returns to practice to get ready for the spring season.