Photos & Video

Members of the Macke family operate the Black Forest Haunted Ghost Town on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.

The local HSRT response team — composed of firefighters from the Cape Girardeau Fire Department, Jackson Fire Rescue and the Sikeston Department of Public Safety — performed hazmat training Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, at the Cape Girardeau Buzzi Unicem cement plant. The training consisted of teams responding to a benzene leak from a 6,000-gallon tanker at a rater of one-half-gallon per minute, as well as rescuing multiple Buzzi Unicem employees serving as mock victims placed throughout the plant.

Hundreds turned out to watch Southeast Missouri State University's annual homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.

A peek into the life of Izaac Pursley as he tackles each day, living with achondroplasia.

The local chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes held a Fields of Faith event on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau. The local event was one of more than 500 gatherings of student athletes as part of FCA's interdenominational outreach event held on sports fields throughout the nation.

The Downtown Tailgate Flea Market put on by the Downtown Merchants Group Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Downtown Cape.

The Out of the Darkness Walk was held Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at Cape County Park North in Cape Girardeau. Nearly 700 walkers participated in the event and raised over $35,000.

TYLER GRAEF ~ tgraef@semissourian.com Free haircuts, groceries and other amenities were provided to local residents during the Project Homeless Connect event at the Osage Centre Friday, Oct. 5, 2018.

This year's Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest kicked off on Friday evening and continued through Saturday, where attendees enjoyed crafts, brews and traditional German fare.

Cape Girardeau Heritage Days was held Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Cape Girardeau with interactive, educational demonstrations and exhibits at the Red House Interpretive Center and the Cape Girardeau River Heritage Museum.

Families spend time at area farms picking pumpkins and apples, making memories.

Kasten masonry celebrated a groundbreaking Friday, Oct. 5, 2018.

Southeast Missourian photographers pick their favorite photos from the month of September, 2018.

With the sun shining down, children and families came out to Cape Girardeau County Park North on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 to enjoy the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 51 and the Boys and Girls Club's second annual Fishing Rodeo.

Many quilts were on display during the River Heritage Quilt Guild Quilt Show at the A.C. Brase Arena Building Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018.

Two charity runs, Run for Ragan and the Nolan Weber Believers 5K, were held Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 in Cape Girardeau and Jackson respectively.

Scenes from the sidelines of Friday night football action from the 2018 season at three local high schools.

Prolific comic book editor and Jackson native Roy Thomas was greeted by fans and former classmates alike during an event at the Cape Girardeau County Historical Center Friday, Sept. 28, 2018.

This marks the final Captured on Film gallery, which has featured Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. A single Captured on Film photo will continue to be published on the newspaper's History page each weekend. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

The annual TBY Active Living Expo was held Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau.

Doggy swim day at Cape Splash Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

A look into a few shops and their pets.

The inaugural Shipyard Music Festival was held Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Hundreds attended the East Perry County Fair Saturday, despite a light rain. A selection of photos from the festivities.

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.

Former Cape Girardeau County Sheriff John Jordan swears 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.

Nearly 300 classic cars were showcased during the 41st Annual Rivertales Classic Car Show in downtown Cape Girardeau Sunday.

Hundreds attended the Heartland Down Syndrome Association's 10th Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome walk in Cape Girardeau's Capaha Park Saturday.

Food, rides and more from the SEMO District Fair Wednesday.

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.

Sights from Tuesday's goings-on at the fairground.

Jackson Fire Rescue crew members walk down Jackson Boulevard during the second annual 9/11 memorial walk Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018 in Jackson.

The SEMO District Fair Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

In the weeks leading up to the SEMO District Fair's annual demolition derby, local teams work overtime hammering their cars into shape. Step inside the garage for a look at the hobby driver Matt Seiler says "gets in your blood."

City Officials tour the Common Pleas Courthouse and Annex building Friday, September 7, 2018.

Southeast Missourian photographers pick their favorite photos from the month of August, 2018.

Rides are constructed and grounds preparations take place at the SEMO District Fairgrounds on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, 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 2018 B Magazine Newsmakers awards reception was held Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, at First Midwest Bank in Cape Girardeau.

A man was injured in a shooting Monday afternoon in the 100 block of South Park Avenue in Cape Girardeau. Police department public-information officer Rick Schmidt confirmed Monday in an email that around 2:15 p.m. a male subject was shot in the upper torso and transported to a local trauma center for treatment. Police are not identifying the wounded man at this time, and Schmidt said the investigation is ongoing. As of Monday afternoon, police did not have any suspects in custody. A Southeast Missourian reporter at the scene of the shooting saw police photographing at least nine pieces of evidence, including several bullet casings, in the street and on a sidewalk in front of a residence a few houses north from where paramedics were treating the wounded man.

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.

Benton's annual Neighbor Days festival capped off their 50th celebration Saturday with a parade, carnival rides and the Neighbor Days specialty: mud racing.

After 25 years, Dan Overbey retired from the Semo Port Friday, August 31, and although he initially resisted the idea, his colleagues threw a banquet in his honor to send him off right and recognize his contributions over the years.

The Opening Dedication Ceremony of the Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Olmsted, Illinois.

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.

Rick Baine, Ryan Webb and Matt Roy stop in Cape Girardeau while participating in the Warrior Paddle Expedition Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. The trio began at the source of the Mississippi River, Lake Itasca, Minnesota, and will conclude their excursion in the Gulf of Mexico, completing a "source to sea" trip of the Mississippi River. The VFW Post 3838 hosted the veterans overnight before seeing them off Tuesday morning.

Blue Water Creek Polo Club, from Alabama, plays against the Little Egypt Polo Club in Cape Girardeau Sunday morning, Aug. 26, 2018.

The 150th annual St. Mary Cathedral anniversary picnic Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

Aerial images of area points of interest are captured as parting shots by retiring Southeast Missourian photographer Fred Lynch.

A collection of favorite photographs by Southeast Missourian photographer Fred Lynch as he closes his 43-year career in Cape Girardeau.

Fred Lynch retires Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, after working 43 years as a photojournalist with the Southeast Missourian.

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 Cape BBQ Fest sponsored by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.

The Thebes Courthouse was open for tours Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 in Thebes, Illinois as part of the Doors Open Illinois events statewide for the Illinois bicentennial. The courthouse was the Alexander County seat from 1845-1860. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and underwent a major renovation ending in 1976.

The Willow Grove Roller Rink in Chaffee, Missouri has attracted rollers skaters from the area since its beginning in 1950.

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.

Ruth Ann Dickerson is sworn in as the appointed interim sheriff of Cape Girardeau County Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Jackson.

The city of Cape Girardeau holds its Summer Garage Sale Saturday, Aug, 11, 2018 at the Osage Centre.

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 Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo opens Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 with Chris Janson on the concert stage.

The second day of the 118th annual St. Vincent de Paul Seminary Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, in Perryville, Missouri.

Hikers take in the view from Inspiration Point near Wolf Lake, Illinois.

Southeast Missourian photographers pick their favorite photos from the month of July, 2018.

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 Back to School Kickoff on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 at Cape Girardeau Central Junior High School Tiger Field House.

Nate Prichard, 5, gets a pet horse as part of his Make A Wish wish Monday, July 30, 2018 in Burfordville.

The dedication ceremony of the 58th Cape Girardeau Habitat for Humanity home Sunday, July 29, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.

The final day of Homecomers was held July 28, 2018, in Jackson.

Paddlewheel ships the American Queen and the American Duchess dock at Riverfront Park on Friday, July 27, 2018, and Saturday, July 28, 2018, respectively in Cape Girardeau.

St. John Church held their 125th annual parish picnic Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Leopold, Missouri.

A look into the making of the One City community mural.

Homecomers continues Friday, July 27, 2018, in Jackson.

Jackson Homecomers continues Thursday, July 26, 2018 in uptown Jackson.

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 25, 2018 in uptown Jackson.

Jackson Homecomers begins Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in uptown Jackson.