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Area first responders honor Ivan LaGrand, captain with Cape Girardeau Fire Department, with a funeral procession through the city Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021.

Old Town Cape, Inc. held the third annual Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Dec. 5, 2021, on Frederick Street in downtown Cape Girardeau. The all-day event featuring vendors that offered locally-grown, handcrafted and homemade products, was held during day two of the 18th annual Downtown Christmas Open...

GIDEON - Kennett beat Senath-Hornersville 65-61 in the third-place game of the Bulldog Classic on Friday at Gideon High School.

GIDEON - Caruthersville beat South Pemiscot 60-58 in the championship game of the Bulldog Classic on Friday in Gideon.

Old Town Cape hosted the 19th Annual Downtown Holiday Open House, a two day event that began Friday night. People took pictures with Santa and experienced Santa's Workshop with children's activities by Discovery Playhouse. There was also window displays and downtown businesses were open for...

HAYTI - Hayti got past Campbell 36-34 in the championship game of the Al Jackson Classic on Thursday in Hayti.

A look at the local athletes who signed letters of intent in 2021. Anyone who knows of a Semoball-area athlete who signed a letter of intent but isn't represented in this gallery, please send a photo of their signing, names of anyone in the photo and who to credit to preps@semoball.com and they...

Attendees of the Seniors and Lawmen Together (SALT) Senior Christmas Party were given sweet treats, listened to Christmas carols sung by the Lynwood Christian Academy choir, took pictures with Santa Claus and received raffle prizes. Cape Girardeau county sheriff Ruth Ann Dickerson was recognized...

HAYTI - Caruthersville beat Senath-Hornersville 57-55 in the Al Jackson Classic at Hayti on Wednesday.

HAYTI - Portageville beat South Pemiscot 62-30 in the Al Jackson Classic at Hayti on Wednesday.

The 29th Parade of Lights was held Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, through downtown Cape Girardeau. Part of Old Town Cape Inc.’s Christmas in Downtown, this year's theme was 'Ringing in the Holidays with Old Town Cape!' Winners of this year’s Parade of Lights include: Best Theme - Cape Shrine Club; Best...

The Jackson Indians were defeated 35-21 by Webb City on Saturday in a Class 5 state semifinal at Webb City High School. To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.

MARCELINE - Hayti fell to Marceline 31-30 in the MSHSAA Class 1 Football Semifinal on Saturday at Marceline.

Before the tree was lit, people gathered for the food trucks, hot chocolate and free s'mores stations provided by Banterra Bank. Live Christmas music was played by the Jerry Ford Ensemble and Christmas carolers. Santa and Mrs. Claus paid a special visit, and they lit the 30 foot tall tree for the...

The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri held the 51st annual Christmas Craft Fair and Extravaganza all-day Saturday, Nov. 20, and Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at the Osage Center and Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. The annual craft fair is one of the largest holiday craft fairs in the region, with over...

HAYTI - Hayti rallied from a 22-0 deficit to beat Monroe City 26-22 in the MSHSAA Class 1 football quarterfinal on Saturday in Hayti.

The Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau held the annual Women of Achievement Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. The club presented annual awards and recognized local scholarship recipients at the annual fundraiser, with all...

Six players from the Semoball coverage area were selected to the Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association all-state team.

Alumni and current students of Southeast Missouri State University's Historic Preservation major celebrated the 40th anniversary of the program at the Historic Preservation Association's annual banquet Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in the Wehking Alumni Center. The evening included dinner and the...

On Friday, Nov. 12, the Step Into The Light Tour made its way to Cape Girardeau featuring Christian music bands Newsboys, Mandisa, We are Messengers, Adam Agee and Cade Thompson.

Jackson's boys soccer team advanced to a second straight Class 4 final four with a 1-0 win over Marquette on Saturday in Jackson, Mo.

PARK HILLS - Kennett fell to Park Hills (Central) in the championship game of the MSHSAA Class 3 District 1 playoffs.

Those in Cape Girardeau county celebrated veterans in many ways on Thursday for the official Veterans Day holiday. Jackson High School hosted their annual coral concert and assembly to honor local veterans. The Joint Veterans Council conducted their annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Freedom Corner in...

Old Town Cape, Inc. held the annual Revivify fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Century Casino in Cape Girardeau. The evening included dinner, raffles, live entertainment and a silent auction, with all proceeds supporting the downtown Cape Girardeau organization's revitalization efforts.

Several Semoball area teams competed in the 2021 MSHSAA Cross Country State Championships on Friday and Saturday at Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Mo.

The Stars and Stripes Museum based in Bloomfield, Missouri, celebrated the newspaper's 160th anniversary through the second annual Spirit of Democracy Celebration and Dinner and Silent Auction in Cape Girardeau at the Osage Centre on Nov. 6. To purchase photos from this gallery for personal...

CAPE GIRARDEAU - Gideon fell 25-15, 25-20, 25-18 to Miller int he MSHSAA Class 1 Volleyball State Final on Saturday at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.)

CAPE GIRARDEAU - Gideon beat South Iron 3-1 in the MSHSAA Class 1 Volleyball State Semifinal on Friday at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.)

The Notre Dame Bulldogs fell 2-1 to Mehlville in the Class 3 District 1 boys soccer tournament championship on Thursday at Mehlville High School in Mehlville, Mo.

CAPE GIRARDEAU - The Gideon High School volleyball team held its final practice on Thursday at the Southeast Missouri State Student Recreation Center before competing on Friday in the MSHSAA Class 1 State Finals at the Show Me Center. (To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call...

The Perryville Pirates won their first district championship since 2015 with a 3-0 victory against Saxony Lutheran on Wednesday at The Bank of Missouri Soccer Complex in Perryville, Mo.

The Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Foundation’s annual Spaghetti Day served up spaghetti, mostaccoli, garlic bread, salad, drink and dessert on Thursday, Nov. 4, at the Arena Building. To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.

Lynwood Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau held the annual Halloween Trunk or Treat Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in the church parking lot.

Members of the Southeast Missouri State University and Cape Girardeau community tailgate prior to the start of the homecoming football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cape Girardeau.

Southeast Missouri State University held the homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cape Girardeau.

SCOTT CITY - Scott City beat Malden 48-6 in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 1 District 1 playoffs on Friday in Scott City. (To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.)

The Jackson Indians were eliminated from the state playoffs on Thursday, falling to Cor Jesu Academy in straight sets at Jackson High School. To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.

The Cape Central volleyball team was defeated in straight sets in the Class 4 District 1 championship game on Tuesday against Farmington at Cape Central High School. To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.

CARDWELL - Gideon swept Southland 3-0 in the MSHSAA Class 1 Sectional on Thursday at Southland. (To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.)

The Jackson Indians volleyball team won their third consecutive Class 5 District 1 championship on Monday, beating Northwest (Cedar Hill) in straight sets at Seckman High School. To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.

The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri annually presents the Otto F. Dingeldein Award. Dingeldein was a longtime Cape Girardeau silversmith and founder of the Arts Council.

CLARKTON - Gideon beat Clarkton 25-12, 25-21, 25-14 to win the MSHSAA Class 1 District 2 volleyball championship on Monday at Clarkton. (To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.)

Kennett beat Bolivar 5-3 and Westminster 5-4 on Friday to win the MSHSAA Class 1 Girl's Tennis Team state championship at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield.

The Jackson Indians completed their fourth straight undefeated regular season with a 31-10 victory over the O'Fallon Panthers on Friday night at O'Fallon High School. To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.

The Chaffee Red Devils hosted the Grandview Eagles on Friday night at Mark Whitaker Memorial Field. To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.

SIKESTON - Kennett beat Sikeston Friday in the 2021 varsity football regular-season finale at Sikeston. (To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.)

Attendees of the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce 2021 Annual Cape Chamber Dinner gathered to recognize accomplishments of the Chamber's members at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and...

CAPE GIRARDEAU - Perryville swept Sikeston 3-0 in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 4 District 1 Volleyball Tournament on Thursday at Cape Central High School.(To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.)

BENTON - Kelly fell 2-1 to Iberia in the MSHSAA Class 2 Softball Quarterfinal on Wednesday at Kelly. (To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.)

Sponsors, Bishop Edward M. Rice, mayor Bob Fox, representatives from both state senators, board members and others were in attendance on Wednesday of the groundbreaking ceremony for the LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home in Cape Girardeau at the new site along Main Street. The new LifeHouse is...

CAPE GIRARDEAU - Teams and runners throughout Southeast Missouri gathered on Tuesday at Cape County North Park for the Heartland Conference Cross Country Meet. (To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.)

CAPE GIRARDEAU - Poplar Bluff swept Sikeston 2-0 in the SEMO Conference Volleyball Tournament on Monday at the Cape Girardeau SportsPlex. (To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.)

CAPE GIRARDEAU - Scott City swept Kennett 2-0 in pool play of the SEMO Conference Tournament on Monday at the Cape Girardeau SportsPlex. (To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.)

Saxony Lutheran High School in Jackson held the 2nd annual Saxony Sunday Brunch Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, as a part of their annual Crusader Challenge Fundraising Week. Students and faculty served all-you-can-eat brunch consisting of an assortment of breakfast casseroles, biscuits and gravy, ham,...

HAYTI - Hayti routed Malden in football action Friday in Hayti. (To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.)

CARUTHERSVILLE - Portageville won the Bootheel Conference Girl's Volleyball Tournament on Thursday with a 2-0 sweep of Senath-Hornersville at Caruthersville High School. (To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.)

Members of the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce gathered at The Library on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, to celebrate the career of John Mehner who has served as the organization's president and CEO. Mehner will step down from his position with the Chamber later this year.

The Kennett High School girl's tennis team will compete in both the MSHSAA Class 1 Individual, as well as the Team State Finals this month in Springfield.

The Safe House of Southeast Missouri held the 11th annual VintageNOW fashion show Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. This year’s theme was “A Tale of Time: 1920 to 2021,” featuring fashion, music, world news and entertainment from the past 100 years, and guests were...

The fourth annual Scott Wright Memorial Cornhole Classic benefitting Special Olympics Missouri was held Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at Knights of Columbus Hall, 318 Spanish Street in Cape Girardeau. The cornhole tournament included an adult and youth division for children 12 and younger, with cash and...

By Aaron Palmer ~ special to the Southeast Missourian Dozens of area residents gathered Saturday morning for an annual event to heighten awareness of Alzheimer's.

Jackson, Cape Central and Notre Dame competed in a golf match on Thursday at Kimbeland Country Club.

Jackson won its fourth consecutive SEMO North Conference championship on Friday night with a 55-0 drubbing of Farmington on the road.

SIKESTON - Sikeston got past Charleston in varsity football action on Friday in Sikeston. (To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.)

Notre Dame defeated Dexter 5-1 on Tuesday at the Class 1 District 1 girls tennis semifinals at Notre Dame Regional High School.

Cape Comic Con 2021 was held Friday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 3, at Drury Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. This year's convention featured professional comic book artists, publishers and over 100 booths of comics and merchandise across a variety of genres, and also included panels,...

SIKESTON - Poplar Bluff got past Sikeston 5-4 in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 2 District 1 girl's tennis tournament on Monday at Sikerston.

Saint Francis Foundation held the 3rd annual Color Dash 5k and Fun Walk Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. The race began at 10 a.m., with all proceeds benefitting the Dig for Life program at Saint Francis, which provides free cancer screenings for the four major cancers in...

The 2021 B Magazine Difference Makers. To order photos from this gallery, call (573) 388-3620 and ask for Renda or Sharon.

The Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri held Project Hope Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Osage Center in Cape Girardeau. The event provided access to birth certificates, driver’s licenses and social security cards, as well as legal assistance, housing, education,...

NEW MADRID - Unbeaten Kennett and New Madrid County Central battled for first place in the SEMO Conference Central Division on Friday in New Madrid. (To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.)

The East Perry Community Fair returned to Altenburg, Missouri, following last year’s absence Friday, Sept. 24, and Saturday, Sept. 25. The traditional agriculture fair, commonly known as the “Best Little Fair in the Land,” offered free parking, free admission and a variety of free entertainment and...

The Notre Dame softball team rallied Thursday afternoon to beat Jackson with a walk-off home run at Notre Dame Regional High School.

KENNETT - Kennett dominated East Prairie 45-6 in varsity football action on Friday at Metz Cherry Stadium in Kennett.

The Jackson Indians volleyball team defeated the Sikeston Bulldogs in straight sets on Tuesday night at Jackson High School.

ORAN - Scott City swept Oran 3-0 in varsity volleyball action on Tuesday in Oran.

SIKESTON - Bloomfield topped Sikeston 3-1 in varsity volleyball action on Monday at the Sikeston Field House.

The third Shipyard Music Festival continued Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Century Casino in downtown Cape Girardeau.

KENNETT - Kennett dismantled Caruthersville 61-6 in varsity football action Friday at Metz Cherry Stadium in Kennett.

Mizzou handled Southeast Missouri State 59-28 on Sept. 21, 2021 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.

The third Shipyard Music Festival set sail for Century Casino in downtown Cape Girardeau Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, and brought with it a large crowd of area residents and travelers with performances from five national and local music acts. The first night of the festival kicked off with Roanoke,...

Sikeston visited Poplar Bluff Friday, Sept. 17, for a SEMO North Conference game.

BERNIE — Relentless was a good way to describe the Dexter volleyball team’s offense Thursday night against Bernie. Six different Bearcats recorded kills, leading their team to a 25-16, 25-11, 25-14 victory over SCAA rival Bernie.

Jackson hosted the 2021 Rec Center Relays on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021 at the Southeast Missouri State Rec Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jackson won the meet with 76 points.

Lynwood Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau held Paint Wars Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, for the second year. The outreach event was held at the church, located at 2935 Lynwood Hills Drive in Cape Girardeau, for students grades 7 through 12.

BENTON - Kelly topped Cape Central in varsity softball action on Wednesday in Benton.

Zach Williams performed during the SEMO district fair Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.

The SEMO District Fair returned to Arena Park in Cape Girardeau Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The fair includes carnival rides and games, food, live entertainment, agricultural exhibits and more, and will continue on through Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Demolotion Derby was held as the Grandstand...

The SEMO District Fair kicked-off Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, with a parade from Capaha Park to the fairgrounds at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. Marching bands, regional not-for-profits, law enforcement and more participated in the parade.

Jackson Fire Rescue held a memorial march and service Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, to honor those who died in the terrorist attacks 20 years ago. Members of Jackson Fire Rescue marched 3.43 miles from Kohlfeld Distributing to Fire Station 1 in Jackson, where firefighters read the names of the victims...

The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri held the annual Otto F. Dingeldein Gala Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, to celebrate the arts and contributions of artists in the region. The Arts Council presented two annual awards during the gala: the Otto F. Dingeldein and Friend of the Arts Awards to members of...

The Cape Girardeau County Republican Women's Club held its annual Lincoln Day celebration and dinner Friday, Sept. 10, 2021.