Photos of the Month - September 2018

Emergency crews respond to an unidentified hazardous substance at the Scott County Jail that sent three jailers and a deputy to Missouri Delta Medical Center Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018 in Benton.Those affected by the substance were treated for their symptoms and released. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jim Eddleman drives a golf cart in front of the newly completed Missouri's National Veterans Memorial Vietnam memorial wall Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018 in Perryville. The wall is an exact replica of the Vietnam memorial wall in the National Mall in Washington, D.C. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

The Jackson Lady Indians celebrate after a play during the Cape Central Tigers vs. Jackson Lady Indians game Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018 in Jackson. The Jackson Lady Indians beat the Cape Central Tigers 12-2. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jackson's Ashlyn Prince, #4, prepares to bat during the Cape Central Tigers vs. Jackson Lady Indians game Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018 in Jackson. The Jackson Lady Indians beat the Cape Central Tigers 12-2. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Eli Subramani, 5, adjusts the balloon tied to his bunny's toy bed during the Poultry and Rabbit Dress-Up Contest at the SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jackson Fire Rescue crew members walk down Jackson Boulevard during the second annual 9/11 memorial walk Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jackson Fire Rescue crew members walk down Jackson Boulevard during the second annual 9/11 memorial walk Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jackson Fire Rescue crew members cross the intersection of Jackson Blvd. and S. Hope St. during the second annual 9/11 memorial walk Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Time-period clothing is hung in the window of a cabin of the Saxon Lutheran Memorial Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018 in Frohna. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Mark Boardman poses for a photo at Flickerwood Arena Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Mark Boardman tosses a rope to the side in one of his pastures at Flickerwood Arena Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Fred Stoverink poses for a photo by lane 12 at Jackson Lanes Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Belle chases alongside John Dodd as he rides a bike in Cyclewerx because it's one of Belle's favorite things to do Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Bizzy smells the camera at Glassroots Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Smokey, a 1-year-old border collie mix, back, chases after Bizzy, a 6-year-old basset hound, at Glassroots Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Former Cape Girardeau County Sheriff John Jordan walks through the courtroom before his official swearing in to assume the post of U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Missouri Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 at the Rush Hudson Limbaugh Sr. U.S. Courthouse in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Former Cape Girardeau County Sheriff John Jordan, right, shakes hands with Hon. Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr., left, while simultaneously being congratulated by Rev. Jim Matthews, center, after taking his oath and swearing in to assume the post of U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Missouri Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 at the Rush Hudson Limbaugh Sr. U.S. Courthouse in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Molly, a 3-year-old Saint Bernard, shakes water off of her while in the pool during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

From left, Maggie, a 4-year-old golden retrieve and Great Pyrenees mix, and Mika, a 2-year-old mixed breed, jump in the pool to owner Brittini Wren (not pictured) during doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kamron Underwood, left, and Noel Jean Huntley, right portray their respective roles of Jesus and Mary during Southeast Missouri State University's rehearsal of Jesus Christ Superstar Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

The cast of Jesus Christ Superstar rehearses Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Pigmy goats stand on a ledge in the new petting barn of Knowlan Family Farm Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018 in Burfordville. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Animals are seen in the new petting barn of Knowlan Family Farm Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018 in Burfordville. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Sammy Bear, a one-year-old black lab, hangs out behind the counter of Running Bear Western while shop owner Brian Blankenship leans on the front counter Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Glenda Schroeter prepares her "Serenity Laine" shop at Heartland Harvest Market & Antiques Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Braxton Reynolds, 9, casts his line during the second annual fishing rodeo Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 at Cape Girardeau County North Park lake. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Luke Komorech, 11, receives a sample set of artificial bait from Charlie Rogers during the second annual fishing rodeo Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 at Cape Girardeau County North Park lake. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Ja'Marcus Washginton, 5, slides down the slide of the bounce house during the second annual fishing rodeo Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 at Cape Girardeau County North Park lake. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

A girl waits for candy to be thrown to her from the parade route during Benton Neighbor Days Saturday, September 1, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Children slog down the mud track in a footrace during Benton Neighbor Days Saturday, September 1, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Zach Eftink, 11, of Delta pets his cow, Glitter, in a tent at the SEMO District Fair Sunday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Eric Mayberry watches his 2-year-old son, Holland, play on a tractor before the start of the demolition derby Sunday. Mayberry, as a member of the Egypt Mills Antique Tractor Club, has helped drag broken derby cars off the arena for the last decade. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

The family of John Niederkorn is seen during the national anthem, immediately following a moment of silence held for Niederkorn, who was a leading figure in the local demolition derby community before his death last November. In introducing the family, the derby announcer said Niederkorn hit hard and played by the rules, even if he knew just how far he could stretch them. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

A driver looks for a way out of the ditch as another car closes in for a hit on his passenger side during the demolition derby Sunday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Fairgoers enjoy a carnival ride during the SEMO District Fair Tuesday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Fairgoers enjoy a carnival ride during the SEMO District Fair Tuesday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Owen Dowdy, 14, adjusts a hang-bar at a stand during the SEMO District Fair.  (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Will Thurston, 12, rides a mechanical bull during the SEMO District Fair Wednesday.  (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Michael Kieninger, 13, reclines on his cow, Poppy, alongside other cows his family owns as his dad, Aaron (not pictured) teases him for "sleeping on the job again," during the East Perry County Fair Saturday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Madelyn Meier, 4, stands on a fence to brush her horse, Bob, during the East Perry County Fair Saturday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Brody Limbaugh and his pig Junior doze for a minute during the SEMO District Fair Tuesday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Roger Niswonger sits in the shade beside his 1950 Ford pickup during the 41st annual Rivertales Classic Car Show Sunday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

The Jackson Indians soccer team rest and eat snacks after completing the Believing Beyond Nolan Weber 5k Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Steven Douglas rests after crossing the finish line during the Believing Beyond Nolan Weber 5k Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Robert Gafford holds his 1-year-old son, Kingston, in the stands before the Cape Central Tigers' first home football game. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

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p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px 'Lucida Grande'} Cape Central student fans cheer under a cloud of baby powder before the Cape Central Tigers' first home football game. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Karen and Roger Gibbar cut through dense fog on the Cape LaCroix Trail as the sun rises Friday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Alyssa Roth, 2, plays with a flipped-out umbrella during the East Perry County Fair Saturday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

David and Paula Griggs of Grand Tower, Illinois, while taking their grandson Maddox Smith, 3, on a field trip to view the American Queen riverboat as it docks Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Landgraf and Son excavator operator Andrew Kirkpatrick demolishes the castle home at 2404 Kingsway Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Carnival workers unload a passenger car as they construct a ferris wheel at the SEMO District Fairgrounds Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Alejandro Reed, 16, walks his horned dorset Hylus away from the goat and sheep tent with help from his father, Dennis, center left, on Sept. 11, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Corielle Gilbert, 4, left, and Dacoreyon Gilbert, 7, exit the Super Slide after a ride Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Ingrid Ellermeier, 6, rides the carousel Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

The midway is seen Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Sugarfire meat carver Demetrish Williams measures portion of sliced brisket Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

*repeat repeat performs at the inaugural Shipyard Music Festival on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

A Thousand Horses performs at the inaugural Shipyard Music Festival on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Members of the Jackson bench leap from their seats as Autumn Gragg, right, celebrates after scoring the winning point in a match against Poplar Bluff on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Jackson High School. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Notre Dame's Hailey Kutz delivers a pitch during a game against Poplar Bluff on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, at Notre Dame Regional High School. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State basketball head coach Rick Ray, far right, reaches to blow his whistle as red shirt freshman Khalil Cuffee, center right, traps senior Donnie Lewis, front right, at half-court during the team's first practice of the season Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Managers for the Sikeston team reach into "The Dog House" as the team prepares to take the field Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, at Cape Central High School in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Charleston quarterback Tyrese Tate breaks a tackle by Scott City's Jimmy May during a run Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Scott City. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Cape Central cornerback Tyrus Reddin (3) puts a hand on Jackson wide receiver Jordan Kent (19) as he bobbles a pass during a game Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at Cape Central High School. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

St. Vincent running back Blake Schnurbusch (32) is pulled from the air by Herculaneum's Jacob Brown (761) during a game Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Perryville, Missouri. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

St. Vincent's Tyler Roth (10) is embraced by teammates Will Stabbing (19) and Sean Harold (13) after a fumble recovery during a game against Herculaneum on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Perryville, Missouri. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State mascot Rowdy Redhawks strikes a pose as pyrotechnics ignite in the distance Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State football head coach Tom Matukewicz looks out before taking the field with his team to face Arkansas State in the first game of the season Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Daniel Santacaterina (10) runs through the end zone after scoring a touchdown during a game against Dayton on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Houck Stadium. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State kicker Jake Reynolds (36) pats running back Marquis Terry (3) on the shoulder during a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive back DJ Freeman (11) shows off the ball after intercepting a pass intended for SIU wide receiver Raphael Leonard (11) during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State tight end Austin Crump (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State running back Marquis Terry (3) finds a hole as offensive linebacker Junior Pierre (78) blocks SIU cornerback Madre Harper (25) during a game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State running back Marquis Terry (3) looks back at SIU safety Michael Elbert (37) while running through the end zone during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State Clarence Thornton holds a whiteboard on the sideline during the final minutes of a game against Dayton on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Houck Stadium. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State football players pose with a trophy ship wheel after winning the "War of the Wheel" game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)