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The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department hosted a Fall Family Festival featuring hay rides, s'mores, martial arts demonstrations, yard games, a hay maze and more Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at the Shawnee Park Center in Cape Girardeau.

Nearly 500 people braved the cold to honor military veterans and the Stars and Stripes National Museum in Bloomfield, Missouri, at the inaugural Spirit of Democracy celebration Saturday at the Arena Building in Cape Girardeau. Proceeds from the event benefit the museum, which is devoted to the history of the nation's Stars and Stripes military newspaper.

Area residents came together for a good cause - cancer awareness - at Rusted Route Farms in Cape Girardeau during a gala to benefit the American Cancer Society Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.

Alma Schrader Elementary School fourth graders sang holiday songs for patrons of West Park Mall in a "Santa Parade" on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at the mall in Cape Girardeau. Children and families were already lined up to meet with Santa Claus following the procession.

The Saxony Lutheran Crusaders fell 3-1 to Principia in the Class 1 sectional Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at Saxony Lutheran High School in Jackson.

Area swimmers competed in the finals portion of the MSHSAA Boys State Swim Finals Friday at the Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo.

Cape Girardeau Central High School's Air Force Junior ROTC program now has a competitive air rifle marksmanship team. Full story in the Good Times section of this weekend's newspaper.

The Jackson Indians defeated the Fox Warriors 49-20 in the Class 5 District 1 championship Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Jackson.

Scott City was crowned district champs Friday night after beating Caruthersville on their home turf in Scott City.

Scenes from the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau's 2019 Zonta Women of Achievement luncheon Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Cape Girardeau Conference Center.

Cape Girardeau Central, Jackson, and Notre Dame each had swimmers compete Thursday in the preliminary session of the MSHSAA Class 1 Boys State Swim Finals at the Rec-Plex in St. Peters, Mo.

From the Mind + Body magazine photo sessions with this year's Zonta Women of Achievement.

Scenes from Southeast Missouri State University's annual dance showcase featuring students at the River Campus Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019.

The Notre Dame Bulldogs breezed past Lutheran South Wednesday night to clinch a sectional win on their home turf Nov. 13, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.

A 10-week-old golden retriever pup named Narwhal set the internet ablaze this week on account of a small tail growing out from between its eyes. Rochelle Steffen, founder of Mac's Mission animal rescue in Jackson, where Narwhal currently resides, said that the sudden flurry of attention (including from national morning shows and internet heavy-hitters) has brought a wave of adoption queries. Steffen said she will hold off on adopting out the pup until she can be confident he'll be in good hands.

Members of the Jackson High School choral department and student body hosted a program honoring veterans followed by a social event with students and veterans Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, in Jackson.

In their season home opener, the Southeast Missouri State men's basketball team narrowly defeated Purdue Fort Wayne (79-78) on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.

Several area runners competed Saturday in Columbia, Mo. at the MSHSAA Cross Country State Finals.

The Oak Ridge boys cross country team won the school's first state championship in any sport by taking the top spot Saturday at the MSHSAA Class 1 Cross Country State Finals in Columbia, Mo.

After inclement weather forced the postponement of the homecoming tailgating festivities, alumni and fans turned out to Houck Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, to make up for lost time and cheer on the Redhawks.

In a back-and-forth contest, the Redhawks claimed a comeback victory against Eastern Kentucky University Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau.

Local athlete Nathan Stearns, 23, made his professional MMA debut during Cage of Honor 78 at the A.C. Brase Arena Building Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. In the weeks leading up to the fight, he poured himself into training, often rising at 2 a.m. to get a run in before starting his day job at Hardee's. In the end, it paid off. In a literal sense, he finally received a payout for participating in the headline bout and when he won, the announcer said the words he'd waited years to hear: undefeated professional.

The Jackson Indians defeated the Seckman Jaguars 55-14 in the Class 5 District 1 semifinal Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Jackson.

Cape Central steamrolled Hillsboro to win the Class 4 District 1 semifinal Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at Cape Central High School.

Scenes of the Advance Hornets competing in pool play with the Santa Fe Chiefs at the Class 1 volleyball state tournament Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.

Area residents enjoyed a pasta lunch during the Parks & Recreation Foundation's Spaghetti Day, a Cape Girardeau tradition, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at the A.C. Brase Arena.

Southeast Missouri State University hosted Austin Peay Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at Houck Field House in Cape Girardeau.

Scenes from the GROW Afterschool Kids Club on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at the SNAP Outreach Center in Cape Girardeau. The Southeast Missourian was asked to only include children's first names for identification.

After a close-fought first quarter, Notre Dame netted three goals to clinch the Class 2 District 1 soccer championship Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at the Perryville Soccer Complex.

Teams from around the region converged at the Cape Girardeau Municipal Pool for the 2019 SEMO Conference Championship swim meet Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.

Southeast Missourian photojournalists share their best images of Oct. 2019.

Scenes from the Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks’ 70-56 win over University of Missouri-St. Louis on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.

Cape Girardeau Central dominated Sikeston 8-0 Monday in the opening game of the MSHSAA Class 3 District 1 Soccer Tournament at Farmington High School in Farmington, Mo.

Alyssa Phares, president of the board of directors of the James Reynolds House Foundation, gives a tour of ongoing restoration work at the Reynolds House at 623 N. Main St. on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. Phares said the project is estimated to be completed by February 2020.

St. Paul Lutheran Church hosted its 10th annual Community Choral Festival on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Jackson. The event featured choir performances from First Baptist Church, Emmanuel United Church of Christ, New McKendree Methodist Church and St. Paul Lutheran.

Southeast Missouri State men's basketball beat Lincoln University in an exhibition game 73-56 Saturday at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Men's and women's Class 1 District 1 cross country championships took place Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau.

Men's and women's Class 3 District 1 cross country championships took place Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau.

Men's and women's Class 2 District 1 cross country championships took place Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau.

Whether they’re suiting up in the uniform of a popular superhero or transforming into something a little more ghoulish, Halloween night is often a busy one for kids and their families. That’s true of the Monroe family and their six children who live just north of Cape Girardeau. The Southeast Missourian spent Halloween night with the Monroe family to get a sense of what the holiday is like for a big family.

The Cape Central Tigers steamrolled the North County Raiders at home Friday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.

Fright lingered in the chilly air on Halloween night as plain-clothed and costumed patrons navigated through a field of fears Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, at the annual Haunted Hall of Horror at the Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.

The Jackson Indians volleyball team defeated the Farmington Knightettes in three sets, to win the Class 4, District 1 championship, on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at Cape Central High School, in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Saxony Lutheran advanced to the Class 2 District 2 Volleyball Tournament championship game Tuesday at Woodland High School in Marble Hill, Mo. with a sweep of Clearwater in the semifinal.

Woodland topped Saxony Lutheran in two sets to win the Class 2 District 2 Volleyball Tournament at Woodland High School in Marble Hill, Mo. Tuesday.

The Notre Dame Bulldogs softball season came to an end Monday night after losing a Class 3 quarterfinal game against Incarnate Word on Oct. 28, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. The game was originally scheduled to take place at Incarnate Word, but the field was deemed unfit for play Monday afternoon and the game was relocated to Notre Dame Regional High School.

Southeast Missouri State women's soccer held off Tennessee Tech 3-2 Sunday at Houck Stadium to win the 2019 Ohio Valley Conference regular-season championship.

Southeast won its homecoming matchup in the rain Saturday, taking a late lead over UT Martin in the fourth quarter on a pick-six and holding on for the victory.

People gathered to make bed rolls during an Ugly Quilt Weekend event Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at St. Vincent de Paul Parish's De Paul Center in Cape Girardeau. Kathy Berkbigler, volunteer coordinator for the Ugly Quilt program, said event participants were making bed rolls for the homeless. “They can crawl into it and stay warm,” she said.

The Jackson Indians faced Parkway Central on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Jackson High School. 

The Cape Central Tigers played Bolivar on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.

The Honorable Young Men Club hosted Missouri lawmakers to discuss the positive effects of the program and explore the possibilities of implementing similar programs elsewhere.

Jackson took the title in two sets, beating the Poplar Bluff Mules to win the Semo Conference volleyball championship Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at the Cape Girardeau Sportsplex.

Jackson took the title in two sets, beating the Poplar Bluff Mules to win the Semo Conference volleyball championship Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at the Cape Girardeau Sportsplex.

Remaining tied (1-1) after two rounds of overtime, Notre Dame defeated Jackson in penalty kicks (4-2) during a game Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau.

Notre Dame defeated Hillsboro (6-2) in a Class 3 sectional softball game Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau.

The Heartland Conference cross country meet was held Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, at Cape County Park North in Cape Girardeau. Oak Ridge placed first as a team in the boys varsity race, with East Carter and Kennett placing second and third respectively. Woodland placed first in the girls race, with Saxony Lutheran and East Carter in second and third.

The Jackson girls golf squad competed Monday at the Silo Ridge Golf and Country Club in Bolivar, Mo. in the opening day of the MSHSAA Class 2 State Finals.

A group of 50 fourth-grade students from Jefferson Elementary School “worked” for an hour Friday morning, Oct. 18, 2019, at a number of local businesses and earned a paycheck while learning about local career options.

A family-friendly fall event to benefit the Southeast Missouri Music Academy was held Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in Cape Girardeau. The event featured appearances from local mascots and performances from multiple local acts, free horse rides, face painting and a bounce house.

A free open house was held at Crisp Museum on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, featuring build-your-own sock monsters, wooden pumpkin painting and a scavenger hunt throughout the museum in Cape Girardeau.

Local women (and men) hit the runway Saturday to raise money for the Safe House for Women during the annual Vintage Now Fashion Show Oct. 19, 2019 at the Show Me Center.

Southeast Missouri State football handed No. 14-ranked Jacksonville State its first home loss in six years Saturday, as the Redhawks won 24-21 at Jacksonville, Ala.

The Perryville Pirates defeated the Portageville Bulldogs 48-6 on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Perryville, Missouri.

Scott City residents young and old celebrated the history of the railway during Railroad Heritage Day Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at the Scott City Historical Museum in Scott City.

The Scott City Rams dominated the Kelly Hawks for a 49-7 win on Kelly's home field Friday, Oct. 18, 2019.

Herpetology enthusiasts from across the country travelled to Wolf Lake, Illinois, for a herpetology meet-up to view the autumn migration of wildlife along Snake Road on Oct. 5, 2019, at LaRue-Pine Hills.

Scoring four runs in the bottom of the seventh and final inning, the Notre Dame Bulldogs pulled off a win besting the Perryville Pirates 4-3 in the Class 3 District 1 championship Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Perryville, Missouri.

After taking a sizable lead with an offensive rally in the second inning, the Notre Dame softball team defeated Sikeston (17-2) in four innings Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, during a Class 3 District 1 semifinal game in Perryville, Missouri. Notre Dame will face Perryville in the district championship.

The SEMO Conference cross country championship race was held Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at Ozark Ridge Golf Course in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Students successfully ducked for cover during a scheduled earthquake drill Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at Blanchard Elementary, during which Principal Barbara Kohlfeld shared with students information about the nearby New Madrid fault line.

Students at Cape Girardeau Central High School held a dress rehearsal of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, at the Richard D. Kinder Performance Hall in Cape Girardeau.

Jackson Rotary Pancake Day was Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at the New McKendree United Methodist Church's south campus in Jackson. Pancake day coordinator Dana Townsend said this is the 70th holding of the event scheduled this year from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. “A couple of us have been here since about 4:30 this morning and I’ll be here until probably 9 o’clock tonight,” Townsend said. “It’s definitely an all-day affair.”

Jackson placed second Monday in the MSHSAA Class 2 Sectional 1 Girls Golf Tournament at the Crescent Farms Golf Club in Fenton, Mo.

Crossroads Church in Jackson hosted a free worship night Sunday, Oct. 14, 2019, featuring music from the worship band and a selection of food trucks for guests.

A multi-denominational group of local pro-life supporters demonstrated in front of the Cemetery of the Innocent on Oct. 13, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. The local demonstration was held for National Life Chain 2019, a nationwide demonstration of pro-life support on Oct. 6, 2019, but rescheduled locally due to rain.

Southeast Missouri State fell 28-24 to Austin Peay Saturday in Ohio Valley Conference football action in Clarksville, Tenn.

Area residents enjoyed carnival rides, polka music and traditional German fare at Chaffee's annual festival Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at Frisco Park in Chaffee.

Scenes from the Saxon Lutheran Memorial's 39th annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Frohna, Missouri. The event included crafts, food, music and 1800s demonstrations.

Runners and walkers came out to the Saint Francis Foundation’s first Color Dash on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. Race coordinator Ashley Gentry said funds raised from the race go to the Dig for Life program which provides free screenings for the top four cancers in the area including lung, prostate, colon and breast. The dash consisted of a 5K race and a walking event.

The defending Class 1 state champion Hayti Indians weren't ready to give up their conference supremacy just yet. Adreian Stevenson raced down the right sideline 26 yards for the game-winning touchdown with 29.1 seconds remaining, and the Indians beat previously undefeated Scott City 46-41 Friday night at Hayti.

A selection of images from the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri's events and major milestones in recent history.

For their Homecoming game, St. Vincent's hosted St. Pius X but came up short, losing to St. Pius X 30-6 Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Perryville.

For their Homecoming game, St. Vincent's hosted St. Pius X but came up short, losing to St. Pius X 30-6 Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Perryville.

Southeast Missouri native singer-songwriter Jessie Ritter performed Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Cape Girardeau at Larry and Jean Underberg's in-home concert venue.

The musical “Ain’t Misbehavin’” premiered Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in Cape Girardeau. Cast member Anthony Michael Shepard of St. Louis described the production, billed as “The Fats Waller Musical Show,” as artwork that “encapsulates a piece of the African-American experience.” The Southeast Missourian spent time with the cast behind-the-scenes prior to the premier. The final performances are 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the River Campus.

The PRIDE organization at Southeast Missouri State University hosted its annual drag show Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at the University Center Ballroom in Cape Girardeau.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes sponsored Fields of Faith at Houck Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, which brought together high school and college students from throughout the region for a night of prayer and worship.

The Humane Society of Southeast Missouri held an event Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at Laughing Gas Comedy in Cape Girardeau to announce a new capital campaign aiming to raise 3.7 million dollars for the construction of a new animal adoption center.

Hundreds turned out to browse vendors, socialize and participate in cardio drumming during the TBY Active Living Expo, hosted by the Southeast Missourian and rustmedia Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at the Isle Casino in Cape Girardeau.

The Cape Central women's tennis team dominated the Farmington Knights while hosting the Class 2 District 1 finals Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, at Cape Central High School.

The Young at Heart senior bowling league met Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, for scheduled play at Jackson Lanes.

Scenes from the fall 2019 Downtown Tailgate Flea Market after the market was forced to close early in the afternoon Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in downtown Cape Girardeau.

The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks defeated the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 43-37 in double overtime Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau.

Despite a brief rain shower, hundreds of area residents took to Uptown Jackson to enjoy food, music and, of course, plenty of beer during the annual Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019.

Retired Harlem Globetrotter Michael Douglas stopped by Elite Car Wash Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, to shoot hoops and sign autographs for fans.

Perryville fell behind quickly 14-0 at Ste. Genevieve Friday and never recovered before losing 42-27.