Photos & Video

Cantrell Andrews leads members of the Honorable Young Men's Club in their first meeting of the year Sept. 19, 2017, at Central Middle School in Cape Girardeau.

The American Cancer Society Gala, "Destination Cure," Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.

The second day of the East Perry Community Fair on Sept. 23, 2017 in Altenburg, Missouri.

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

Classroom pets at Alma Schrader, Chaffee Elementary and Jefferson Elementary school

The TBY Active Living Expo on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 in the Isle Casino Cape Girardeau Event Center.

The Holy Mass of Installation for Maryann Reese as President and CEO of Saint Francis Healthcare System was held Sept. 20, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau with principal celebrant Bishop Edward M. Rice of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau.

The U.S. Grant Symposium is presented to a standing-room-only crowd Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 at Heritage Hall in Cape Girardeau.

Students in Mrs. Young's 5th grade class plant pansies and mums in flower beds donated by Lowe's as part of the Lowe's Heroes program Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 at West Lane Elementary in Jackson. Lowe's donated 12 flower beds, 10 picnic tables and three new benches for the school.

The 40th annual River Tales Classic car show was held Sept. 17, 2017, on Main Street in downtown Cape Girardeau.

Southeast Missourian photographers chose their favorite images from the 2017 SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau.

SEMO District Fair Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.

"It's not about the braid, it's about the bond," for fathers and daughters Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at the Daddy Daughter Hair Factory held at the Cape Girardeau Public Library.

The 2017 Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s was held on September 16, 2017 at Cape County Park North in Cape Girardeau.

The SEMO District Fair continues Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

Area firefighters from Cape Girardeau, Gordonville and Scott City run airplane fire drills at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

The SEMO District Fair continues Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 with exhibits, rides, Woody's Menagerie and Blackberry Smoke.

Venus Williams speaks during the Speakers Series interviewed by Brooke Clubbs, Instructor and Director of Health Communication at Southeast Missouri State University, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

The Fifth day of the SEMO District Fair on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.

4H and FFA during the SEMO District Fair at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.

The fourth day of the SEMO District Fair on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.

The third day of the SEMO District Fair on September 11, 2017, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.

The Southerner by Tractors in the Drury Conference Center Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

Jackson Fire Department hold American flags Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 during a 9/11 march from Kohlfeld Distributing to Jackson Fire Rescue commemorating the 343 fallen firefighters.

The second day of the SEMO District Fair on September 10, 2017, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.

The annual SEMO District Fair Demo Derby was held Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at the Arena Park grandstand in Cape Girardeau.

SEMO District Fair parade Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

The 30th annual Charles L. Hutson Auction to benefit Old Town Cape on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau Event Center.

Team Emerson turned out Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 at Academic Hall for the opening celebration of former U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson's Congressional Papers donation to the Special Collections and Archives in Kent Library at Southeast Missouri State University.

Ribbon cutting at the Drury Plaza Hotel Cape Girardeau Conference Center Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

The Business Today Newsmakers awards reception Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 at First Midwest Bank in Cape Girardeau.

Literacy night from kindergarten through second grade Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017 at Jefferson Elementary in Cape Girardeau.

Fort D Historic Site celebrated Labor Day with a living history demonstration Sept. 4, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.

Perryville Pinup and facial hair contest Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 in downtown Perryville.

Benton Neighbor Days Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 in Benton.

Southeast Missourian photographers chose their favorite photographs from the month of August, 2017.

"Stuff the Truck" put on by groups, Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz MC, of donated food, hygiene products, clothes and other supplies that will be sent for Hurricane Harvey relief in Houston.

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

St. Mary of the Annunciation Cathedral held a parish picnic on August 27, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.

Mud flies at the Missouri Dirt Motorsports in Sikeston, Missouri.

The second annual Polo Classic to benefit Voices for Children/CASA of Southeast Missouri on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 at the Little Egypt Polo Club in Cape Girardeau.

Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. "Make change happen in the community." Koreena Woodson, co-chair, of Authentic Voices had said describing what she wants to do for the south side. Over 200 people came out to Indian Park throughout the day from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. with a kid dance contest at 4:30 p.m. Free food and face painting was available for anyone to attend and even the Cape Girardeau Fire Department came out and allowed kids to sit and look inside of a fire truck. Woodson said the point of the event was to bring the community together dance and have fun.

The American Duchess riverboat stopped in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, during its maiden voyage north on the Mississippi River.

The first ever St. Jude Heroes Yak 'n Run on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, at Trail of Tears State Park. All proceeds from the event support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

The American Towman Spirit Ride ceremonial to raise awareness for safety for towing and emergency vehicles at Midwest Truck, Inc. Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Scott City.

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

The American Queen and the Queen of the Mississippi were docked at Riverfront Park in downtown Cape Girardeau on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017.

Cape Rock Park is seen Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

The solar eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.

People from all over the world made their way to the area to witness totality of the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.

Meet the 2017 Business Today Newsmakers.

Mud Fest Sunday, August 20, 2017 Perryville City Park.

Rhodes 101 Convenience Stores broke the Guinness World Record for largest glass/cup of soft drink. The 4,730.9-gallon lemonade was served to the public for free during a summer customer appreciation event Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Mercato Di Rodi in Cape Girardeau which featured games, giveaways and free food from Imo's Pizza.

Solarfest Saturday, August 19, 2017 in Perryville.

The Cape Girardeau Jaycees 25th annual Cape BBQ Fest on Friday and Saturday at Arena Park.

Students learn about the upcoming solar eclipse Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017 at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.

Steven C. Bjelich, Saint Francis Healthcare System president and CEO, is honored Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 with a retirement reception at Isle Casino Event Center. Bjelich has served Saint Francis since 1999.

Move-in day at Southeast Missouri State University Thursday, August 17, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

The PBS show, Missouri Life, filmed inside the Glenn House on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.

The Salvation Army kicked off its yearly after school program on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, at The Bridge Outreach Center in Cape Girardeau. The program runs throughout the school year at The Bridge and the Salvation Army.

People gather at Ivers Square for the Love, Not Hate rally on Sunday evening, Aug. 13, 2017, in Cape Girareau.

The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 in Sikeston, Missouri.

Local non-profit traveling AAU team SEMO Elite Basketball travel to Orlando, Florida, for the 2017 AAU National Championships.

The Anne Smith Messy Kid's Day on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 at Scott City Park. It was sponsored by the Scott City Community Interactive Parks Program.

Opening night of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Sikeston.

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

Central Junior High School has a new gymnasium and administrative offices after a $10.3 million renovation project as seen Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

Backpacks with school supplies are distributed to area students in need on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 at the Islamic Center of Cape Girardeau.

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

The first day of Miss Cooper's preschool class during Summer School Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 in Delta. This is the first year for Delta's preschool program.

Southeast Missourian photographers choose their favorite photos from the month of July.

Debbie Birk works in her garage to redesign furniture to create something new. With the nickname The Junkin' Gal, she finds furniture everywhere from estate sales, Sell It Semo or even on the side of the road.

The last night of the Jackson Homecomers Saturday, July 29, 2017 in Uptown Jackson.

The annual picnic at St. John's Catholic Church in Leopold, Missouri.

Paint-For-A-Cause where the residents of the Missouri Veterans Home will be given the opportunity to paint first on the big image Friday, July 28, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Aaron Horrell will then take the painting to the SEMO District Fair where people can also help paint to raise money for the home.

The Marquette TechFest on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Marquette Tower in Cape Girardeau.

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

Jackson Homecomers continues Wednesday, July 26, 2017 in Uptown Jackson.

Meet the area's 2017 high school valedictorians.

Jackson Homecomers Tuesday, July 25, 2017 in Uptown Jackson.

Southeast Missouri State University art professor, Chris Wubbena, supervised the installation of his 14-foot tall sculpture, "Commence" on Monday morning, July 24, 2017, in Cape Girardeau's Fountain Street roundabout. Parks and recreation employees installed the sculpture. The students that helped construct the sculpture were also on hand to help put the finishing touches on it.

Briarwood Manor at 1172 Wolf Lane in Cape Girardeau. Author Carl Armstrong wrote the book, "Briarwood's Window on Cape Girardeau's Regional History" that shows the history of the house in Cape Girardeau.

Sgt. Bryan Blattner with K-9 officer Schupo and Officer Eric Steiner and K-9 officer Dallas. Officer Dallas recently joined the force while officer Schupo will soon retire later this September. The Cape Girardeau Police Department plans to obtain two more K-9 officers, of a total of four, having one on duty for every shift in a day.

Dancing with the Cape Stars Saturday, July 22, 2017 at the Ray's Plaza Banquet Center in Cape Girardeau.

The Jackson Community Picnic at the Knights of Columbus Saturday, July 22, 2017 in Jackson.

Elroy Kinder helps to restore Shady Grove Cemetery Friday, July 21, 2017 in Dutchtown. Shady Grove named after the former Shady Grove School is an African American cemetery that dates back to the late 1800's with at least 240 confirmed burials.

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens made a stop at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.

Officers with the Cape Girardeau Police Department work the scene of a homicide on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, on 200 block of S. Lorimier Street.

Southeast Missourian photographers chose their favorite photographs from the month of June, 2017.

The 2nd annual Back to School Fair was held on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Tiger Field House in Cape Girardeau.

Code Camp: Coding with The Finch with the Marquette Technology Institute Monday, July 17, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

People gather for the Trinity Church Picnic Sunday, July 16, 2017 at the Altenburg Fairgrounds.

Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger declared July 12, 2017 to be Ron Nall Day on Wednesday night. Nall has been conducting the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band for 25 years.

Dogs get a taste Hawaii and beef-flavored snow cones at the Bow Wow Luau held at Deer Creek Doggie Day Camp in Cape Girardeau.

The St. Lawrence Parish New Hamburg Picnic Friday, July 14, 2017 in New Hamburg.