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Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department held its annual Great American Fourth of July Celebration Monday at Arena Park. Patriotic music performances, fireworks and the Southeast Missourian's annual Spirit of America Award highlighted the event attended by thousands.

Bernie High School baseball coach Marcus Massey and Portageville High School baseball coach Tyler Trover are lifelong friends, who now compete against each other, as opposed to alongside each other, as was always the case growing up.

A Rib City Volleyball Shootout was held at the Bearcats Event Center at Dexter High School on Monday, June 27 and Tuesday, June 28.

Virginia Fowlkes of Charleston, Missouri, a State College junior, worked as a "ground hostess" for Cape Central Airways at the Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport in the spring of 1972. The photos were taken by Southeast Missourian photographer Gordon McBride.

Various photos capture longtime MSHSAA sports official Joe Baldwin in action throughout his career.

CARUTHERSVILLE - Caruthersville took on Halls (Tenn.) High School on Thursday in a 7-on-7 football scrimmage at Caruthersville.

The Cape Catfish fell to Burlington 8-7 on Friday at Capaha Field.

On Friday, TRACTION, teens taking action to prevent traffic crashes, presented a mock DWI crash to high school students from six schools including Oran, Lesterville, Leopold, Jackson, Twin Rivers and New Madrid. TRACTION is a state-wide program sponsored by the Cape Girardeau Department of...

The Dexter Bearcat football team under new head coach Chad Jamerson are participating in summer camps at Charles Bland Stadium. The camps will continue throughout June. Dexter will open its 2022 season August 26 at Scott City.

The Chaffee Red Devils and Scott City Rams 17u summer baseball teams split a doubleheader on Thursday at Scott City Ball Park.

Cape Ford and Sons Post 63 swept a doubleheader against Perryville Post 133 on Wednesday at Cape Central High School.

Former Jackson High School baseball standout Lane Crowden is playing this summer for the Cape Catfish before attending the University of Southern Indiana in the fall.

Southeast Missouri State senior Logan Blomquist trains for the Hammer throw competition recently at the Abe Stuber Track and Field Complex in Cape Girardeau in preparation for the NCAA Championships.

Capaha Park's fish will find a new home before the pond's dredging will start on June 13. Missouri Conservation department went through the process of electrofishing in the Capaha Park pond in order to gather up fish for relocation on Tuesday, June 7.

The Perryville Pirates fell to Pleasant Hill on Saturday in the Class 2 third-place game at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton, Missouri.

The Cape Catfish beat the O'Fallon Hoots 6-5 in 10 inning s on Saturday at Capaha Field.

The Southeast Tropics 18u won both games on Saturday against the Bottom Seam Aces 18u at Harmon Field in Chaffee.

The Cape Catfish opened its 2022 home schedule on Friday with an 8-6 win against Springfield at Capaha Field.

Local athletes competed in the MSHSAA Class 3-5 State Championships on Friday and Saturday at Jefferson City High School.

The Jackson Indians' season came to an end with a 5-0 loss to Nerinx Hall on Saturday.

The Perryville Pirates defeated Bishop DuBourg on Saturday in a Class 2 state quarterfinal match at Bishop DuBourg High School. The Pirates won 4-1 to advance to their first final four.

Southeast Missouri State advanced to the Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Tournament championship game on Friday with a 5-2 win over Tennessee Tech at Wild Health Field in Lexingon, Ky. The Redhawks opened the tournament with a loss to the Golden Eagles, followed by wins over SIU Edwardsville and...

PARK HILLS - Kennett got four home runs from three different players, as it beat Park Hills Central 9-6 in eight innings on Tuesday in the MSHSAA Class 4 Sectional 1 baseball game at Park Hills.

The East Prairie Eagles defeated Scott City 1-0 to advance to the state quarterfinal on Tuesday at Scott City Ball Park.

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Several local athletes competed in this weekend's MSHSAA Class 1 and 2 State Championships at Jefferson City High School.

Cape Girardeau Central High School conducted its 2022 graduation ceremony Friday, May 20 at Tiger Stadium.

Three-time MLB All-Star Curtis Granderson hosted a youth fitness clinic as part of the PORCH Initiative's inaugural Grand Slam Fundraiser on Saturday at Capaha Field.

Rappellers, or Edgers, went Over the Edge of the Towers South building on SEMO's campus, descending 200 feet after raising money for the organization through donations. Participants each raised $1,000 from friends and family to donate to the United Way of Southeast Missouri to fund not-for-profits...

Notre Dame (St. Louis) got a pair of second-half goals to beat St. Vincent 2-0 on Wednesday in the MSHSAA Class 3 District 1 girl's soccer championship game at Cape Central High School.

The Scott City Rams defeated rival Chaffee in Wednesday's Class 3 District 2 championship at Scott City Ball Park.

Perryville won its second straight district title on Tuesday night, defeating Fredericktown 2-0 at The Bank of Missouri Soccer Complex in the Class 2 District 1 championship.

Jackson and Poplar Bluff golfers competed in the two-day Class 5 state championships on Monday and Tuesday at Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau.

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KENNETT - Notre Dame beat Dexter 7-3 in the semifinal of the MSHSAA Class 4 District 1 Baseball Tournament on Monday at Indian Park in Kennett.

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PORTAGEVILLE - Bernie got past Senath-Hornersville 2-0 in the semifinal of the MSHSAA Class 2 District 1 Baseball Tournament on Monday at Meatte Park in Portageville.

The Jackson Indians defeated Notre Dame 1-0 on Saturday at Oakville High School in St. Louis in the opening round of the Class 4 District 1 tournament.

Jackson beat Perryville 10-0 in five innings of baseball on Wednesday at Jackson Stadium.

Southeast Missouri State beat SIU Edwardsville 9-1 on Wednesday in the opening game of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Ala.

Southeast Missouri State beat Missouri State 8-7 on Tuesday at Capaha Field.

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The Notre Dame boys tennis team won its second straight Class 1 District 1 championship with a 5-1 win over Dexter on Tuesday at Notre Dame Regional High School.

On Sunday, May 8th, the Civil Air Patrol's Trail of Tears Organizing Squadron offered flights to Cape Central high school JROTC cadets.

On Monday the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) held its annual history walking tour and showcased Cape Girardeau's Common Pleas Courthouse, Carnegie Library and the new city hall building. The tour was led by Southeast Missouri State University historic preservation professor and historic...

Cape Girardeau Public Library is observing 100 years of operation. This gallery contains Southeast Missourian photographs taken through the years. To purchase reprints, contact either Renda Eggimann or Sharon Sanders at 573-388-3620.

Members of Cape Girardeau's Adult Education and Literacy program held a high school equivalency ceremony recognizing their approximately 330 graduates with certificates. The ceremony took place at 7 p.m. at the Cape Career and Technology Center and former Missouri Representative and current...

The Scott City Rams defeated the Chaffee Red Devils 3-1 on Wednesday at Harmon Field in Chaffee, Mo.

The Notre Dame boys volleyball team defeated Saxony Lutheran in straight sets on the Crusaders senior night Tuesday at Saxony Lutheran High School.

Jackson beat Kennett 7-2 in the championship game of the SEMO Conference Tournament on Monday at Capaha Field.

The Perryville Pirates ended a two-game skid with a 1-0 victory over Notre Dame on Monday night at The Bank of Missouri Soccer Complex in Perryville, Mo. To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.

Dexter won its only home match of the year over Sikeston, Notre Dame and Saxony Lutheran. Dexter's seniors Dylan Sitze, Cy Worley, Matthew Hardin and Miller McLaughlin.

Cape Central hosted the 2022 SEMO Conference Track and Field Meet on Friday, April 30, 2022.

Cape Central hosted the 2022 SEMO Conference Track and Field Meet on Friday, April 30, 2022.

Jackson toppled Sikeston 12-2 in five innings in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Baseball Tournament at Capaha Field on Friday.

Cape Central beat Notre Dame 6-3 in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Baseball Tournament on Friday at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.

On Wednesday the Missouri Cattlemen's Association hosted its annual Farm Day at Flickerwood Arena in Jackson. Third graders and teachers from local schools attended the event to learn about aspects of farming including, forestry, animals, soil conservation and plants. Chairman of the Cattlemen's...

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The Southeast Missouri State football program played its annual spring game on Friday at The Pit in Jackson.

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ADVANCE - Advance Junior High beat Greenville 15-5 in softball action on Monday at West City Park in Advance.

ADVANCE - Advance battled past Bloomfield 17-16 in 10 innings in the opening round of the SCAA Baseball Tournament on Monday at West City Park in Advance.

ADVANCE - Dexter got past Bloomfield 15-4 in the opening round of the SCAA Softball Tournament on Monday at West City Park in Advance.

Southern Illinois got past Southeast Missouri State 3-2 in baseball action on Tuesday at Capaha Field.

The Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International (FGBMFI) organization went down to the river to pray on Saturday in Cape Girardeau. Members of the group carried a cross from Capaha Park down Broadway Street to the riverwalk, stopping along the way to share the Gospel. According to the...

DEXTER - Dexter topped Advance 10-0 in baseball action on Friday at East City Park in Dexter.