Photos & Video

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.

The inaugural ride on the downtown trolley near the intersection of Middle and Broadway Thursday, July 13, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. There are seven total stops throughout Cape Girardeau offering free rides Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. until 11 p.m.

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.

A day at Fruitland Livestock Auction Co. in Jackson, Missouri.

Parks and Rec Day Friday, July 7, 2017 at the Osage Centre 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.

People celebrate the Fourth of July in Cape Girardeau on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Jackson Parks and Recreation's July 4th celebration Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Jackson City Park.

Friends of Adam Hilse come out to Burrito-Ville Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Burrito-Ville held a fundraiser for Hilse after he was seriously injured in a wreck on I-55 involving his ambulance and two other vehicles.

Horizons Camp Z Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus in Cape Girardeau.

The Evolution of Gary Robert and Community rehearses in the band room Saturday, June 24, 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.

Seven addresses added to the City of Cape Girardeau's Endangered Buildings List are sit on Cape Girardeau streets June 26, 2017.

Blood Drive and Bone Marrow Registry for Wade Wachter and Wyatt Hill

Erin Fluegge twirls flaming batons and flaming knives on the riverfront in downtown Cape Girardeau.

The town of Biehle held its annual picnic, providing the nearby community with an afternoon of food and fun June 24, 2017, at St. Maurus Roman Catholic Church.

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.

Area school teachers attending the Collaborative Regional Education Academy conference test-launch "practice" payloads on two helium-filled balloons Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Southeast Missouri State University. The mission was to prepare for a launch Aug. 21 on the day of the full solar eclipse.

A $15,000 grant will allow the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri to temporarily lower their adoption fees by $50.

Bicyclists with Ulman Cancer Fund for Youth Adults stop at La Croix United Methodist Church after completing 100 miles today as they left early morning from Union City, Tennessee, Monday, June 19, 2017 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. The group left Baltimore June 4 and expect to arrive to San Fransisco August 12 to raise awareness for people impacted by cancer.

Students of Adult and Teen Challenge Mid-America cut lawns in the Cape Girardeau area to help support the ministry that helps people with life-controlling problems.

After floodwaters destroyed their community six years ago, former residents of Pinhook, Missouri continue their efforts to relocate to a new community.

The River Campus Summer Arts Festival took place on Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Cape Girardeau.

The first Summer Luau Fest on Saturday, June 17, 2017 in Jackson City Park.

41st annual Mid-Summer Festival Friday, June 16, 2017 at Scott City Park.

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 High School's "Old A" building is coming down Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in Jackson. Voters approved razing and replacing the old high-school building as a part of Proposition J, a $22 million bond issue, without a tax increase.

Construction of Levi's Adventure Trail continues on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Cape County Park South.

Capt. Shawn Morris, Laurel McClelland and Terry Madsen play the bagpipes on Monday, June 5, 2017, at the Cape Girardeau Fire Department Station 1.

The Cape Girardeau Fire Department held live-burn training at two donated structures of Route K June 10, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Firefighter from Cape Girardeau, Gordonville, Jackson, Scott City, East County and Millersville participated in the exercises.

Cruisin' Uptown Jackson Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Jackson.

Stop Needless Acts of Violence Please (SNAP) prayer march Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

The 21st annual Veterans Home Flag Day Golf Tournament on Friday, June 9, 2017 at Bent Creek Golf Course in Jackson.

Brownie Girl Scouts enjoy canoeing and archery Thursday, June 8, 2017 during Girl Scout day camp at Elks Lake 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.

Rolling Hills Youth Day Camp Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

Kenny Schlitt restores nearly 100-year-old Gosche Store in Oran, Missouri.

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

Jackson Trail Riders sponsor a Saddle Up Trail Ride which raised money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital June 4, 2017, in Patton, Missouri.

Cape Fly Hi radio controlled aircraft demonstration Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Galaxy Park in Cape Girardeau.

The 22nd annual Oran Car Show at George Tilles Jr. Memorial Park Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Oran.

The Cape Marketeers Club promotes growing food and eating healthy for kids 5-12 years old on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Cape Riverfront Market in Cape Girardeau.

"Godspell," the musical based on the gospel according to St. Matthew, is presented by Acts for Him on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau.

Views from the downtown loft tour Friday, June 2, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Thursday, June 1, 2017 at the Jackson Civic Center.

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 Tailor Institute's Project Life Experience is a three-day, pre-college life experience program that takes place in St. Louis, Missouri. On Wednesday, participants worked on resumes at the St. Louis County Missouri Career Center in St. Ann.

A view of the loft between Ashley Bailey Custom Cabinetry and Ophelia Boutique in downtown Cape Girardeau. This is one of the many lofts that will be on tour Friday, June 2, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Memorial Day ceremonies and memorials by various organizations were held May 29, 2017, throughout Cape Girardeau.

The Seniors and Lawmen Together Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony honors fallen police officers Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Cape Bible Chapel in Cape Girardeau.

The 100-Mile Yard Sale along Highway 25 Saturday, May 28, 2016 between Jackson and Gordonville.

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.

Lifeguards in training go over procedures for lifeguard training at Cape Splash Tuesday, May 23, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Cape Splash will open for the season at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 27.