NewsMay 4, 2018

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

Fred Lynch, Ben Matthews, Kassi Jackson
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The Bald Knob Cross of Peace is illuminated after sunset Friday, March 30, 2018 in this drone view near Alto Pass, Illinois.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Bald Knob Cross of Peace is illuminated after sunset Friday, March 30, 2018 in this drone view near Alto Pass, Illinois.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Richie Eisenhart is hoisted by teammates after scoring a touchdown during the spring scrimmage Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Houck Field.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Richie Eisenhart is hoisted by teammates after scoring a touchdown during the spring scrimmage Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Houck Field.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Dr. Eric Becking and his daughters, from left, Lennie, Bianca, Dolly, Ari and Solie, show their Chuck Taylor Tuesdays shoes Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Dr. Eric Becking and his daughters, from left, Lennie, Bianca, Dolly, Ari and Solie, show their Chuck Taylor Tuesdays shoes Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Poplar Bluff shortstop Tyson Cox tags out Jackson's Justice Crosnoe in a rundown during the fifth inning Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Poplar Bluff shortstop Tyson Cox tags out Jackson's Justice Crosnoe in a rundown during the fifth inning Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Southeast Missouri State's Trevor Ezell is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after his two-run homer against Murray State during the first inning Friday, April 20, 2018 at Capaha Field.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Southeast Missouri State's Trevor Ezell is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after his two-run homer against Murray State during the first inning Friday, April 20, 2018 at Capaha Field.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Jackson's Michael Schneider takes the baton from Ethan Walz in a leg of the boys 4x800-meter relay at the Cape Central Invitational Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Cape Girardeau Central High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson's Michael Schneider takes the baton from Ethan Walz in a leg of the boys 4x800-meter relay at the Cape Central Invitational Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Cape Girardeau Central High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Cape Central catcher Hunter Hiett catches a Jackson foul ball against the backstop during the fourth inning of a semifinal in the SEMO Conference tournament Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Notre Dame Regional High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Cape Central catcher Hunter Hiett catches a Jackson foul ball against the backstop during the fourth inning of a semifinal in the SEMO Conference tournament Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Notre Dame Regional High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Harry Rediger is connected by Wi-Fi in his home office at Chateau Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Harry Rediger is connected by Wi-Fi in his home office at Chateau Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
In a scene from the "Rocky Horror Picture Show," Riff Raff, portrayed by Matt Antill, appears in the window of the castle with an eerie glow as Brad and Janet arrive. Alfalfa's Shadows performed the movie in front of the movie as a shadow cast at Ragsdale's Pub in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com In a scene from the "Rocky Horror Picture Show," Riff Raff, portrayed by Matt Antill, appears in the window of the castle with an eerie glow as Brad and Janet arrive. Alfalfa's Shadows performed the movie in front of the movie as a shadow cast at Ragsdale's Pub in Cape Girardeau.
Members of the Southeast Missouri State dugout attempt to catch snowflakes with their mouths in the bottom of the eighth inning Sunday, April 8, 2018, during a game against Eastern Illinois at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.
Members of the Southeast Missouri State dugout attempt to catch snowflakes with their mouths in the bottom of the eighth inning Sunday, April 8, 2018, during a game against Eastern Illinois at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.
Josh Lucas, left, and Peyton Brunkhorst befriend a goose Monday, April 9, 2018, at the Capaha Park lagoon in Cape Girardeau.
Josh Lucas, left, and Peyton Brunkhorst befriend a goose Monday, April 9, 2018, at the Capaha Park lagoon in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Underwater Recovery Team searches with metal detectors Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in a body of water at the southwest corner of Nash Road and Port Authority Road in Scott County. According to Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury, the dive team was requested by the county to assist in an ongoing investigation.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Underwater Recovery Team searches with metal detectors Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in a body of water at the southwest corner of Nash Road and Port Authority Road in Scott County. According to Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury, the dive team was requested by the county to assist in an ongoing investigation.
Cape Girardeau firefighter David Uptmor prepares to fuel a firetruck Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau firefighter David Uptmor prepares to fuel a firetruck Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missouri State computer science student Graydon Haley-LeDure edits a line of code during a lab Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Dempster Hall in Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missouri State computer science student Graydon Haley-LeDure edits a line of code during a lab Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Dempster Hall in Cape Girardeau.
The Cape Girardeau Central High School prom, "To the Moon and Back," Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Ray's Plaza Banquet Center in Cape Girardeau.
The Cape Girardeau Central High School prom, "To the Moon and Back," Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Ray's Plaza Banquet Center in Cape Girardeau.
Loretta Hogan, 9, left, eats chicken and potatoes in her backyard with her sister, Louise, 7, on Monday, April 30, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Loretta Hogan, 9, left, eats chicken and potatoes in her backyard with her sister, Louise, 7, on Monday, April 30, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
St. Louis Bridge Construction workers remove guardrails from the Sloan Creek Bridge on April 26, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
St. Louis Bridge Construction workers remove guardrails from the Sloan Creek Bridge on April 26, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
A child stands in the doorway of 7 North Park Street after a domestic disturbance at the residence escalated to a stabbing on April 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. A man was transported by ambulance from the scene with stab wounds.
A child stands in the doorway of 7 North Park Street after a domestic disturbance at the residence escalated to a stabbing on April 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. A man was transported by ambulance from the scene with stab wounds.
A cyclist rides down Highway 177 during the Steamboat Triathlon on Sunday, April 29, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
A cyclist rides down Highway 177 during the Steamboat Triathlon on Sunday, April 29, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Jackson's Carson Barnes slides under a tag by Cape Central's Drake Mills in the fourth inning of a game Monday, April 9, 2018, at Jackson Indian Stadium.
Jackson's Carson Barnes slides under a tag by Cape Central's Drake Mills in the fourth inning of a game Monday, April 9, 2018, at Jackson Indian Stadium.
Third-grader Brylee Friedman, 8, hugs Molly, a Jersey calf, during Farm Day on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Flickerwood Arena in Jackson.
Third-grader Brylee Friedman, 8, hugs Molly, a Jersey calf, during Farm Day on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Flickerwood Arena in Jackson.
Jackson's Carsen Silliman pumps a fist after making a birdie putt on Hole 16 during a tournament Monday, April 16, 2018, at Kimbeland Country Club in Jackson.
Jackson's Carsen Silliman pumps a fist after making a birdie putt on Hole 16 during a tournament Monday, April 16, 2018, at Kimbeland Country Club in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The Budweiser Clydesdales proceed through Arena Park to the police station Thursday, April 5, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Budweiser Clydesdales proceed through Arena Park to the police station Thursday, April 5, 2018 in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau resident Rick Miller laughs after unearthing a piece of a beer can while searching Capaha Park with a metal detector Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. "That's just part of it," Miller said.
Cape Girardeau resident Rick Miller laughs after unearthing a piece of a beer can while searching Capaha Park with a metal detector Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. "That's just part of it," Miller said.
From left, Cape Girardeau fire captain Shawn Morris and firefighter Justin Siemers squeegee the garage floor of Cape Girardeau Fire Station No. 1 on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
From left, Cape Girardeau fire captain Shawn Morris and firefighter Justin Siemers squeegee the garage floor of Cape Girardeau Fire Station No. 1 on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Will Rhymer, owner of Rhymer's on the Plaza, poses for a portrait Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. The bar is one of three businesses effected by a city redevelopment plan which will raze the building the businesses are housed in.
Will Rhymer, owner of Rhymer's on the Plaza, poses for a portrait Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. The bar is one of three businesses effected by a city redevelopment plan which will raze the building the businesses are housed in.
Cape Girardeau firefighter David Uptmor views a sunset from the roof of Fire Station No. 1 on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau firefighter David Uptmor views a sunset from the roof of Fire Station No. 1 on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Oak Ridge baseball coach Robert Friese drags the mound after a quarterfinal game in the Oak Ridge Invitational between Advance and St. Vincent on April 5, 2018, in Oak Ridge.
Oak Ridge baseball coach Robert Friese drags the mound after a quarterfinal game in the Oak Ridge Invitational between Advance and St. Vincent on April 5, 2018, in Oak Ridge.
Shelby McCoy prepares the East Coast Hitch Budweiser Clydesdales for their morning walk Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Arena Park.
Shelby McCoy prepares the East Coast Hitch Budweiser Clydesdales for their morning walk Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Arena Park.
Lucky stands for his weekly clipping Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Arena Park.
Lucky stands for his weekly clipping Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Arena Park.
Barley stands on top of the hitch Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Downtown Cape Girardeau.
Barley stands on top of the hitch Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Downtown Cape Girardeau.
Lucky smiles for the camera during his weekly clipping Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Arena Park.
Lucky smiles for the camera during his weekly clipping Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Arena Park.
A firefighter prepares a "victim" for retrieval as firefighters from the Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Sikeston and Dexter fire departments run drills as part of their "extreme rope training" at Giant City State Park Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Makanda, Illinois.
A firefighter prepares a "victim" for retrieval as firefighters from the Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Sikeston and Dexter fire departments run drills as part of their "extreme rope training" at Giant City State Park Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Makanda, Illinois.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The Budweiser Clydesdales make an appearance Friday, April 6, 2018 before the Southeast Missouri State-Eastern Illinois baseball game at Capaha Park.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Budweiser Clydesdales make an appearance Friday, April 6, 2018 before the Southeast Missouri State-Eastern Illinois baseball game at Capaha Park.
Firefighters from the Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Sikeston and Dexter fire departments run drills as part of their "extreme rope training" at Giant City State Park Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Makanda, Illinois.
Firefighters from the Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Sikeston and Dexter fire departments run drills as part of their "extreme rope training" at Giant City State Park Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Makanda, Illinois.
Laura Collins, of Willow & Co., poses for a portrait in one of their planter tractors while on her farm Monday, April 16, 2018, in Bell City.
Laura Collins, of Willow & Co., poses for a portrait in one of their planter tractors while on her farm Monday, April 16, 2018, in Bell City.
Korbin Jackson, 2, throws shredded paper on himself during the Messy Morning event hosted by Community Caring Council to celebrate "Week of the Young Child" Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Area Park in Cape Girardeau.
Korbin Jackson, 2, throws shredded paper on himself during the Messy Morning event hosted by Community Caring Council to celebrate "Week of the Young Child" Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Area Park in Cape Girardeau.
Young girls stand and wait for their next dance instruction by Jimmie Miller at the Messy Morning event hosted by Community Caring Council to celebrate "Week of the Young Child" Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Area Park in Cape Girardeau.
Young girls stand and wait for their next dance instruction by Jimmie Miller at the Messy Morning event hosted by Community Caring Council to celebrate "Week of the Young Child" Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Area Park in Cape Girardeau.
Nita Hendricks, 3, is held by her father Steven Hendricks at the Scott City prom held at Deerfield Lodge Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Nita Hendricks, 3, is held by her father Steven Hendricks at the Scott City prom held at Deerfield Lodge Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Kyle Taylor poses for a portrait in the Southeast Missourian studio April 16, 2018, in Cape GIrardeau.
Kyle Taylor poses for a portrait in the Southeast Missourian studio April 16, 2018, in Cape GIrardeau.
Kellan Landgraf, 8, right, listens to Shelby Timm, resource staff scientist with the Missouri Department of Conservation, as she holds a cricket frog during Froggy Friday at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Friday, April 20, 2018.
Kellan Landgraf, 8, right, listens to Shelby Timm, resource staff scientist with the Missouri Department of Conservation, as she holds a cricket frog during Froggy Friday at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Friday, April 20, 2018.
Froggy Friday at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Friday, April 20, 2018.
Froggy Friday at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Friday, April 20, 2018.
From left, Rebecca Bucher pops bubbles like frogs using party favor toys with her daughters Averie Bruce, 4, and Harper Bruce, 6, during Froggy Friday at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Friday, April 20, 2018.
From left, Rebecca Bucher pops bubbles like frogs using party favor toys with her daughters Averie Bruce, 4, and Harper Bruce, 6, during Froggy Friday at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Friday, April 20, 2018.
Abigail Corbett, 8, cosplaying as Rey from Star Wars, participates in an escape room challenge presented by Escape Cape at the Cape Comic Con Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Abigail Corbett, 8, cosplaying as Rey from Star Wars, participates in an escape room challenge presented by Escape Cape at the Cape Comic Con Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Gianna Jessen, an abortion survivor, speaks on her 41st birthday Friday, April 6, 2018 at the Lincoln Day dinner in Cape Girardeau. Standing with her are U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, left, and state Sen. Wayne Wallingford.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Gianna Jessen, an abortion survivor, speaks on her 41st birthday Friday, April 6, 2018 at the Lincoln Day dinner in Cape Girardeau. Standing with her are U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, left, and state Sen. Wayne Wallingford.
Sam Bromet of Wizard's Wagon works his vendor booth at the Cape Comic Con Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Sam Bromet of Wizard's Wagon works his vendor booth at the Cape Comic Con Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Cosplayers walk outside of Kinder Hall before the start of the Cape Comic Con costume contest Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Cape Central High School in Cape Girardeau.
Cosplayers walk outside of Kinder Hall before the start of the Cape Comic Con costume contest Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Cape Central High School in Cape Girardeau.
Frieda Oneal poses for a portrait at the Walk MS: Cape Girardeau event Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
Frieda Oneal poses for a portrait at the Walk MS: Cape Girardeau event Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
Grant Koch, 7, watches videos on his iPad in his home while his older brothers Sawyer, 11, and Peyton, 9, sit on the living room floor Monday, April 23, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. Grant also uses his iPad for communication through the L.A.M.P. program. L.A.M.P. stands for "Language Acquisition through Motor Planning," and Grant uses the program to communicate and interact with those around him.
Grant Koch, 7, watches videos on his iPad in his home while his older brothers Sawyer, 11, and Peyton, 9, sit on the living room floor Monday, April 23, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. Grant also uses his iPad for communication through the L.A.M.P. program. L.A.M.P. stands for "Language Acquisition through Motor Planning," and Grant uses the program to communicate and interact with those around him.
Kason Wissman, 5, smiles on the dock of Cape County Park South Monday, April 23, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Kason Wissman, 5, smiles on the dock of Cape County Park South Monday, April 23, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Midwest Truck Sales and Service workers unload packages of wood shavings as a Kenworth truck sits in a free-flowing creek at the bottom of a hill off of Larch Lane Thursday afternoon April 26, 2018, three miles north of Jackson, after running off the right side of the road, overturning and striking a ditch. The driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported by ambulance to St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. The vehicle was totaled and fire departments from Jackson and Fruitland responded to contain spilt oil which contaminated the creek.
Midwest Truck Sales and Service workers unload packages of wood shavings as a Kenworth truck sits in a free-flowing creek at the bottom of a hill off of Larch Lane Thursday afternoon April 26, 2018, three miles north of Jackson, after running off the right side of the road, overturning and striking a ditch. The driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported by ambulance to St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. The vehicle was totaled and fire departments from Jackson and Fruitland responded to contain spilt oil which contaminated the creek.
All-Missourian Girls Basketball - Masyn McWilliams - Saxony Lutheran
All-Missourian Girls Basketball - Masyn McWilliams - Saxony Lutheran
Willa Cisne, 3, held by her mom Alicia Cisne, reacts to her face paint as Hannah Cobb holds up a mirror at Jurassic Quest Friday, April 27, 2018, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Willa Cisne, 3, held by her mom Alicia Cisne, reacts to her face paint as Hannah Cobb holds up a mirror at Jurassic Quest Friday, April 27, 2018, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Iris Caruso, 3, visits the home of Dr. Matthew Shoemaker and Erin Wilson in Jackson as part of the Tours for Hope Saturday, April 28, 2018, put on by Area Properties Real Estate - River Region, First Missouri State Bank and Red Letter Communications to raise awareness and funds for Hope for One More, with homes featured in Jackson and Cape Girardeau.
Iris Caruso, 3, visits the home of Dr. Matthew Shoemaker and Erin Wilson in Jackson as part of the Tours for Hope Saturday, April 28, 2018, put on by Area Properties Real Estate - River Region, First Missouri State Bank and Red Letter Communications to raise awareness and funds for Hope for One More, with homes featured in Jackson and Cape Girardeau.
The sun sets behind left field during the SEMO Conference Baseball Tournament championship game Monday, April 30, 2018 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.
The sun sets behind left field during the SEMO Conference Baseball Tournament championship game Monday, April 30, 2018 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
After a walk through the campus, the 11th annual Cindy Gannon Walk for Women ends with a tunnel formed by the Southeast Missouri State football players before their scrimmage Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Houck Field. The event raised over $45,000 for athletic scholarships.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com After a walk through the campus, the 11th annual Cindy Gannon Walk for Women ends with a tunnel formed by the Southeast Missouri State football players before their scrimmage Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Houck Field. The event raised over $45,000 for athletic scholarships.
The Jackson dugout reacts to a play during the SEMO Conference Baseball Tournament championship game Monday, April 30, 2018 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.
The Jackson dugout reacts to a play during the SEMO Conference Baseball Tournament championship game Monday, April 30, 2018 at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Notre Dame's John Scherer spikes the ball as teammate Alex Burger watches, against Bayless defenders Joseph Huynh (4), Mohammed Qadwri and C.J. Harris, during the second set Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Notre Dame Regional High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Notre Dame's John Scherer spikes the ball as teammate Alex Burger watches, against Bayless defenders Joseph Huynh (4), Mohammed Qadwri and C.J. Harris, during the second set Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Notre Dame Regional High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Notre Dame's Layne Robinson is hit by a pitch during the third inning against Cape Central Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Cape Girardeau Central High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Notre Dame's Layne Robinson is hit by a pitch during the third inning against Cape Central Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Cape Girardeau Central High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Fans celebrate in the end zone after Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Richie Eisenhart (12) scores a touchdown at the close of the spring scrimmage Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Houck Field.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Fans celebrate in the end zone after Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Richie Eisenhart (12) scores a touchdown at the close of the spring scrimmage Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Houck Field.
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