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Cape Area Hockey held the 3rd annual Pucks 4 Paws event with the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. The annual adoption event and roller hockey tournament was held at the Arena Building in Arena Park in Cape Girardeau, and included a...

Scott City High School held their annual graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at 2 p.m. in the high school gym in Scott City.

Southeast Missouri State University celebrated the graduation of 1,446 spring and summer graduates in five ceremonies on May 14 and 15, 2021. Ceremonies were held in the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, and approximately 225 graduates participated in each ceremony. Pictured are scenes from SEMO's...

Charleston opened its baseball postseason on Saturday with an 8-6 win over Scott City at Notre Dame Regional High School in the MSHSAA Class 3 District 2 tournament.

On Sunday, May 16, Saxony Lutheran High School held graduation for its nineteenth class. Eighty-five percent of graduates earned scholarships to colleges, the most in Saxony Lutheran High School's history, principal Mark Ruark said.

One hundred fourteen seniors from Notre Dame Regional High School graduated in the ninety third graduating class commencement program on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

Delta won its first postseason game in six years by beating Leopold 4-2 in the MSHSAA C1D2 baseball game at Bell City.

The Notre Dame Bulldogs finished off their regular season with a 10-4 victory over visiting Cooter.

Tunes at Twilight returned after being canceled in 2020. Dennis Stroughmatt et L'Esprit Creole opened the first show of the spring season at Old Mississippi River Bridge Park by the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus on Friday, May 14, 2021.

The 1980 Cape Central baseball squad, which finished as the MSHSAA Class 4A state runner-up, was recognized at a ceremony on Thursday at Cape Central.

Southeast Missouri State University began their commencement with one of five ceremonies to recognize the almost 1,400 total spring and summer graduates. To social distance inside the Show Me Center, multiple ceremonies will honor about 225 graduates each. The first ceremony was of graduates part...

The annual Respect For Law banquet was held at the Cape Girardeau VFW on Thursday, May 13, 2021, and is sponsored by The Evening Optimist Club of Cape Girardeau. Many awards were given out and the guest speaker of the night was United States marshal of the eastern district of Missouri John Jordan.

The Saxony Lutheran girls soccer team dropped to 4-14 on the season with a 4-0 loss to St. Pius X on Thursday at Larry Cleair Track and Soccer Complex.

The Notre Dame boys tennis team avenged a loss against North County from earlier this season with a 5-0 victory to claim the Class 1 District 1 championship.

The Chaffee Red Devils baseball team lost to Jefferson 4-0 on Tuesday at Harmon Field.

Several schools from Southeast Missouri competed in the MSHSAA Class 1 District 1 track and field meet Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Charles Bland Stadium in Dexter.

Cape Central students attend the Cape Central High School prom held at the school's cafeteria on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Some students got together beforehand to take pre-prom pictures, as custom.

Kelly got past visiting Sikeston 6-5 in baseball action on Saturday in Benton.

The Oran softball team defeated Delta 10-3 Friday to win the Class 1 District 2 championship.

About 130 bikers braved the morning cold to meet at Arena Park to bike to work and school on Friday, May 7, 2021. The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department hosted the event to promote physical activity outdoors. A majority of the bikers were Charles C. Clippard Elementary School students,...

In a socially distant and mostly masked ceremony, graduates of the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center Adult Education and Literacy high school equivalency program took part in a recognition ceremony for finishing their schooling.

The Scott City Rams defeated both Bloomfield and Clearwater en route to winning the Class 2 District 2 championship Wednesday at Woodland High School.

Gordon L. McBride shot a number of photographs of former big league pitcher Elam Vangilder during a 1974 interview with Missourian sports writer Sam Blackwell.

Bloomfield beat Woodland 2-0 in the MSHSAA Class 2 District 2 Tournament on Monday in Marble Hill.

More than 15 agencies and schools from 14 counties participated in the Cape Spring Games hosted by Special Olympics Missouri at Cape Central High School in Cape Girardeau on Monday, May 3, 2021. Events included track and field competitions such as running, jumping and throwing.

Kennett beat Notre Dame 12-2 in the SEMO Conference Tournament baseball semifinal on Saturday at Capaha Field.

Uptown Jackson Revitalization Organization’s annual spring event, Jackson in Bloom, was held Saturday, May 1, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Uptown Jackson. The Jackson High School held a plant sale, as well as numerous other vendors, food and merchant specials. Each year, Jackson in Bloom...

Several area teams competed in Saturday's SEMO Conference track meet at Notre Dame High School. Kennett boys and girls were crowned south division champions. Delta's girls and Scott City's boys were victorious in the west division.

The first Muddy River Marathon race was held Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Cape Girardeau. Races included a full marathon, half marathon, competitive team and half marathon relay. The course highlighted many landmarks in Cape Girardeau, including the Bill Emerson Bridge, Common Pleas Courthouse,...

Jackson High School held its prom Saturday, May 1, 2021.

The Cape Girardeau Rotary Club held the 2021 Soap Box Derby on Sprigg Street on Saturday.

Junior and senior students from Notre Dame Regional High School attended the prom, which was a "rustic prom" theme, at the Bavarian Halle in Jackson on Friday, April 30, 2021.

Kennett routed New Madrid County Central 11-1 on Friday at Capaha Field in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Baseball Tournament.

Notre Dame beat Cape Central 5-3 in the opening round of the SEMO Conference Baseball Tournament Friday at Capaha Field.

The Notre Dame boys volleyball team hosted its first home match in two years on Tuesday at Notre Dame High School.

Saxony Lutheran hosts its first ever home track and field meet in the Small School Open on Tuesday at Saxony Lutheran High School.

Saxony Lutheran students celebrated prom 2021 Saturday, April 24 at the Cape Elks Lodge.

Jackson lost the doubleheader to CBC on Saturday at Capaha Field.

Scott City High School held their prom at the Front Porch in Scott City on Saturday, April 24, 2021.

Notre Dame defeated Arcadia Valley 7-2 on Thursday at Notre Dame High School.

Southeast Missouri State softball won an OVC series against Eastern Kentucky this past weekend.

Southeast Missouri State baseball won the OVC series against Tennessee Tech this past weekend at Capaha Field.

Members of various surrounding area fire departments, the Cape Girardeau Water Division/Alliance Water Resources and the Homeland Security Response Team practiced a response to a chlorine gas leak at the Cape Rock Water Treatment Plant in Cape Girardeau on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. There was no...

Fire departments from the surrounding area responded to a third alarm fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Cape Girardeau on Sunday night. According to stake president at the church Kevin Dickson, he was told no one was hurt and no one was in the building at the time of the...

These images, provided courtesy of Lindsey Limbaugh, were taken by Kelly High School principal Dan Hecht and parent Terri Stuckey at Kelly High School's 2021 prom. This year's theme for the annual end-of-the-semester formal was Rustic Romance, held at Kelly High School in Benton, Missouri.

Cape Central hosted and finished in second place of the Cape Invitational on Saturday at Cape Central High School.

Cape Central High School Air Force JROTC cadets walked seven miles on Saturday, April 17, 2021, to commemorate the Bataan Death March that took place during World War II, and plans to walk the same seven miles on Sunday. This is their first year doing the commemorative march. According to Senior...

From reporting by J.C. Reeves: A person was pulled Friday afternoon from a vehicle that had submerged in a pond near the intersection of Prospect Drive and Scenic Drive. According to fire chief Randy Morris, Cape Girardeau Fire and Police Departments responded at approximately 1:40 p.m. to a report...

Jackson defeated Cape Central 3-0 on Tuesday at Cape Central High School.

Notre Dame lost to Gateway Legacy 5-1 on Wednesday at Notre Dame High School.

Cape Central hosted Sikeston during senior night on Tuesday at Cape Central High School.

The 2021 Zalma Bulldogs baseball team

Care to Learn Cape Girardeau hosted an evening of fundraising Friday, April 9, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. All proceeds will benefit students at Cape Public Schools in the areas of health, hunger and hygiene. The evening included auctions and raffles, and live...

The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri and 20 N. Pacific co-hosted an afternoon tea on Saturday, April 10, at 16 N. Spanish St. in Cape Girardeau. BonBon's of Cape served tea and light fare, and live music was provided by students in the SEMO Music Academy under the direction of Steve Schaffner,...

Local high school athletes compete at the Jackson Invitational on Saturday in Jackson.

Southeast Missouri State wins the 2021 USA Gymnastics Women's Collegiate National Championship on Saturday at the Show Me Center.

The Cape Girardeau Fire Department held memorial services for retired Battalion Chief Robert Kembel on Saturday, April 10. The memorial began with a procession starting at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau, passed by all CGFD stations and ended at Station 1, located at 1 S. Sprigg St. in Cape Girardeau....

Cape Central defeats St. Pius X 5-2 on Friday at Capaha Field.

Former members of Mike Smith and The Runaways, now known as The Runaways, finally perform after rescheduling for the second time at The Library in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 9, 2021.

Jackson defeated New Madrid County Central 13-0 on Thursday at Jackson Indian Stadium.

Saxony Lutheran defeated Delta 13-2 on Thursday at Capaha Field.

The American Duchess river cruise paddlewheeler docked on the river walk in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 8, 2021. It is the first ship that has stopped in Cape since the pandemic began, according to Emily Hagan of Visit Cape. She said that passengers left the boat to take a tour of Cape...

People gathered outside of the Vasterling Suites for the 2021 Cape Girardeau Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit opening reception in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Speakers from the local government, the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri, Old Town Cape, Inc. and Southeast Missouri State...

Notre Dame defeats Dexter 9-2 on Wednesday at Notre Dame High School.

Notre Dame defeated Jackson 13-5 on Tuesday at Notre Dame High School.

Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau Edward Rice lead the a Good Friday mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Cape Girardeau on Friday, April 2, 2021. During his sermon, Rice said that the religious holiday is a day of mourning in the Catholic Church. It recognizes...

Walks With Nate hosted the first annual Lemon Drop Long Drive on Thursday, April, 1, 2021, to raise awareness of testicular cancer and raise funds for cancer patients and their families. The event was a competition between eight participants that hit golf balls as far as they could until there was...

Firefighters respond to a second alarm fire at the former Broadway theatre in Cape Girardeau on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

Teachers delivered senior signs to those students set to graduate in May on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. The social studies department joined forces to deliver to a group of about 30 students. Some students weren't presently home, but they placed the signs in their lawns anyway. Students who were...

With warm and rainy weather comes the beginning of spring, which brings the blooming of trees and shrubs. Cherry blossom, magnolia and callery pear trees have been displaying an obvious pop of pink and white to Southeast Missouri’s streets and parks.

Southeast Missouri State defeated Tennessee Tech on Sunday at Houck Stadium.

Jackson swept the doubleheader against Marquette on Sunday in Jackson.

Poplar Bluff defeated Cape Central 13-1 in six innings on Saturday at Cape Central High School.

Southeast Missouri State lost to Southern Illinois 21-3 on Wednesday at Capaha Field.

Notre Dame defeated Portageville 10-7 on Wednesday at Notre Dame High School.

Southeast Missouri State split Saturday's doubleheader against Austin Peay on Saturday at Capaha Field.

Jackson boys and girls track & field team both took first place in the Notre Dame Frozen Invitational on Saturday at Notre Dame High School.

Advance defeated Delta 11-1 on Friday at Advance to open the baseball season.

The Malden Green Wave took advantage of Dexter's young pitching and two errors to win their season opener 9-5 Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Malden.

After the annual event was canceled last March, the Lions Club opened the Arena Building doors to welcome back customers for their annual 83rd Pancake Day on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. The event raised money for local children’s charities for eyesight and diabetes. The club offered dine-in, carry...

Southeast Missouri State falls to Austin Peay in double-overtime on Sunday at Houck Stadium.

Notre Dame falls to Union in the Class 5 state quarterfinal on Saturday at Notre Dame Regional High School.

The City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation department's Play Cape event hosted booths with local community organizations, recreational classes, leagues and more at the Osage Center in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, March 13, 2021.

Lauren Welker Lifts Redhawks to 1-0 Win Over Austin Peay on Friday at Houck Stadium.

Jackson falls to Cor Jesu in the MSHSAA Class 6 Sectional on Wednesday at Jackson.

Notre Dame beat North County 65-53 in the MSHSAA Class 5 Sectional on Wednesday at Notre Dame.

Southeast Missouri State falls to Murray State 24-21 on Sunday at Houck Stadium.

Southeast Missouri State took three of four games during its weekend series against Illinois State at Capaha Field.

Delta fell to South Iron 65-63 in the MSHSAA Class 1 Quarterfinal 1 girl's basketball action on Saturday at Delta.

Delta falls to South Iron in the Class 1 State quarterfinal round on Friday at Delta High School.

Notre Dame defeated Cape Central to win the C5D1 title on Thursday at the Tiger Field House.

Jackson got past Northwest (Cedar Hill) at Northwest in the championship game of the C6D1 tournament on Thursday.

The 37th annual Noon Optimist Chili Day at the Arena Building looked a bit different than last year due to the ongoing pandemic. Diners were socially distant at round tables and pick-up was available inside or through a drive-through.

Notre Dame defeated Perryville 68-19 in the C5D1 Tournament on Tuesday at Notre Dame High School.

Jackson beat Poplar Bluff 43-18 in the MSHSAA Class 6 District 1 semifinal Tuesday at Jackson.

Jackson beat Northwest (Cedar Hill) 81-52 in the MSHSAA C6D1 semifinal Tuesday at Jackson.

Notre Dame defeated Saxony Lutheran 63-17 on Monday in the semifinal round of the Class 5 District 1 tournament at Notre Dame High School.

ADVANCE — Valle Catholic’s aggressive and physical play were the determining factors in the championship game of the MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 boys basketball tournament championship game. The fifth-seeded Warriors pounded the ball inside, drew contact and played tight defense en route to a 66-56...

Local wrestlers compete in the sectional tournament on Saturday at various locations.

Southeast Missouri women's gymnastics registered a season-best 195.050 to capture first at its tri meet with Midwest Independent Conference opponents Illinois State and Centenary on Friday at the Show Me Center.