NewsFebruary 2, 2018
Southeast Missourian photographers pick their favorite photos from the month of January, 2018.
Ben Matthews and Fred Lynch
Mark Hopkins plays the banjo during a performance by Rising Son at the Bootheel Bluegrass Festival on Jan. 27, 2018, held at the Bavarian Hall in Jackson.
Mark Hopkins plays the banjo during a performance by Rising Son at the Bootheel Bluegrass Festival on Jan. 27, 2018, held at the Bavarian Hall in Jackson.
From left, Jerry Heuring, Phil Ridica and Ralph Enderle stand over a table to watch the end of a Euchre game Jan. 21, 2018, during a tournament at the Saint Ambrose Parish Center in Chaffee, Missouri.
From left, Jerry Heuring, Phil Ridica and Ralph Enderle stand over a table to watch the end of a Euchre game Jan. 21, 2018, during a tournament at the Saint Ambrose Parish Center in Chaffee, Missouri.
A mixture of snow and ice covers the ground at Riverfront Park on Jan. 12, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
A mixture of snow and ice covers the ground at Riverfront Park on Jan. 12, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Hunter Kerley, 10, of Puxico, feeds ducks and geese as a duck steps onto a frozen patch of lake in Capaha Park on Jan. 7, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Hunter Kerley, 10, of Puxico, feeds ducks and geese as a duck steps onto a frozen patch of lake in Capaha Park on Jan. 7, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Spray paint covers a set of balanced rocks as rays of light shine through a clouded sky behind the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge on Jan. 22, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Spray paint covers a set of balanced rocks as rays of light shine through a clouded sky behind the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge on Jan. 22, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Jacob Sowell takes the stage to perform with The Family Sowell at the Bootheel Bluegrass Festival on Jan. 26, 2018, at Bavarian Halle in Jackson.
Jacob Sowell takes the stage to perform with The Family Sowell at the Bootheel Bluegrass Festival on Jan. 26, 2018, at Bavarian Halle in Jackson.
Scott Amos plays banjo during a performance by The Bluegrass Blondies on Jan. 27, 2018, at the Bootheel Bluegrass Festival held at the Bavarian Hall in Jackson.
Scott Amos plays banjo during a performance by The Bluegrass Blondies on Jan. 27, 2018, at the Bootheel Bluegrass Festival held at the Bavarian Hall in Jackson.
Chuck Drury receives a standing ovation after giving a speech at the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner held Jan. 26, 2018, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Chuck Drury receives a standing ovation after giving a speech at the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner held Jan. 26, 2018, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
From the sideline, Southeast Missouri State head coach Rick Ray walks alongside a referee on the court after receiving a technical foul Jan. 13, 2018, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
From the sideline, Southeast Missouri State head coach Rick Ray walks alongside a referee on the court after receiving a technical foul Jan. 13, 2018, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missouri State's LaTrese Saine gets tangled up with Eastern Kentucky's Bria Bass during a jump ball in a game Jan. 13, 2018, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missouri State's LaTrese Saine gets tangled up with Eastern Kentucky's Bria Bass during a jump ball in a game Jan. 13, 2018, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Scotty Reisenbichler is powered by his "angels," Ed Rinda, left, Derrick Dean and Emily Dean, during a 5K run Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 in the myTEAM TRIUMPH Resolution Challenge at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. More photos are in a gallery at semissourian.com.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scotty Reisenbichler is powered by his "angels," Ed Rinda, left, Derrick Dean and Emily Dean, during a 5K run Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 in the myTEAM TRIUMPH Resolution Challenge at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau. More photos are in a gallery at semissourian.com.
Rays of light shine through a clouded sky behind the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge on Jan. 22, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Rays of light shine through a clouded sky behind the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge on Jan. 22, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Master firefighter Chris Venable, front, portrays a victim in an ice-rescue scenario Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 with firefighter Chris Miller during training by the Cape Girardeau Fire Department at Cape Girardeau County Park North.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Master firefighter Chris Venable, front, portrays a victim in an ice-rescue scenario Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 with firefighter Chris Miller during training by the Cape Girardeau Fire Department at Cape Girardeau County Park North.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Cape Girardeau firefighters rescue a mock victim Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 during ice-rescue training at Cape Girardeau County Park North.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Cape Girardeau firefighters rescue a mock victim Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 during ice-rescue training at Cape Girardeau County Park North.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Cold temperatures support a growing ice sculpture Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018 on the fountain at the goldfish pond at Fountain Park in Cape Girardeau. Situated across from the city's water plant on East Cape Rock Drive, the park was built in 1931 as a project of the Better Service Club of Missouri Utilities Co. employees.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Cold temperatures support a growing ice sculpture Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018 on the fountain at the goldfish pond at Fountain Park in Cape Girardeau. Situated across from the city's water plant on East Cape Rock Drive, the park was built in 1931 as a project of the Better Service Club of Missouri Utilities Co. employees.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Erin Bollman is hugged by her father, Brian Bollman, after the ceremony honoring her Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018 at Meadow Heights High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Erin Bollman is hugged by her father, Brian Bollman, after the ceremony honoring her Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018 at Meadow Heights High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Amber Leigh Cook is surprised Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 by Don Hester as Elvis, before his performance at the monthly meeting of the Delta Senior Citizens in Delta. Hester knew Cook was a huge Elvis fan and decided to brighten her day.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Amber Leigh Cook is surprised Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 by Don Hester as Elvis, before his performance at the monthly meeting of the Delta Senior Citizens in Delta. Hester knew Cook was a huge Elvis fan and decided to brighten her day.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Capt. Jeff Crites of the Cape Girardeau Fire Department surfaces Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 from the Mississippi River south of the Red Star Access. He was unable to obtain identification on the submerged SUV that has been locked in the ice.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Capt. Jeff Crites of the Cape Girardeau Fire Department surfaces Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 from the Mississippi River south of the Red Star Access. He was unable to obtain identification on the submerged SUV that has been locked in the ice.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Niyah Johnson, left, and her cousin, Ke'Iren Umfleet, attack a slippery slope Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 at Capaha Park as schools were closed due to winter weather in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Niyah Johnson, left, and her cousin, Ke'Iren Umfleet, attack a slippery slope Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 at Capaha Park as schools were closed due to winter weather in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Ivan Edwards and Ruger, his golden retriever, frolic in the snow Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 in Cape Girardeau. School was out for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Ivan Edwards and Ruger, his golden retriever, frolic in the snow Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 in Cape Girardeau. School was out for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Fredbird, the St. Louis Cardinals mascot, and Playmo, the mascot of the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department, pose for a photo Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at the Cardinals Caravan at the Osage Centre.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Fredbird, the St. Louis Cardinals mascot, and Playmo, the mascot of the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department, pose for a photo Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at the Cardinals Caravan at the Osage Centre.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Austin Gomber chats with Jett Hubbard while signing autographs Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 with the Cardinals Caravan at the Osage Centre.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Austin Gomber chats with Jett Hubbard while signing autographs Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 with the Cardinals Caravan at the Osage Centre.
Firefighters battle a house fire early Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, at 322 Estate Drive in Cape Girardeau.
Firefighters battle a house fire early Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, at 322 Estate Drive in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Fire dancer Jay Geverola with Aloha Chicago Entertainment performs Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 before the SoutheastHEALTH Foundation Journey Gala at Drury Plaza Conference Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Fire dancer Jay Geverola with Aloha Chicago Entertainment performs Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 before the SoutheastHEALTH Foundation Journey Gala at Drury Plaza Conference Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
A performance by Aloha Chicago Entertainment Belly Dancers on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 kicked off the second annual SoutheastHEALTH Foundation Journey Gala at Drury Plaza Conference Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A performance by Aloha Chicago Entertainment Belly Dancers on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 kicked off the second annual SoutheastHEALTH Foundation Journey Gala at Drury Plaza Conference Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Zee Anderson shares a dance with her son, Shane Anderson, on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 at the Jackson Senior Center in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Zee Anderson shares a dance with her son, Shane Anderson, on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 at the Jackson Senior Center in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Jerry Schlegel, right, and Med Baker play with Diggin' Country on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 at the Jackson Senior Center in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jerry Schlegel, right, and Med Baker play with Diggin' Country on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 at the Jackson Senior Center in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Laurie Ahart of the American Red Cross assists Rick Lott with a blood donation Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. The Red Cross is on emergency appeal for blood and platelets, according to Red Cross account manager Michelle Johnson. "More blood is going out than is coming in," she said. "The weather and the flu have negatively impacted the blood supply. Only 3 percent of the population donate blood, and the average donor gives twice a year."
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Laurie Ahart of the American Red Cross assists Rick Lott with a blood donation Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. The Red Cross is on emergency appeal for blood and platelets, according to Red Cross account manager Michelle Johnson. "More blood is going out than is coming in," she said. "The weather and the flu have negatively impacted the blood supply. Only 3 percent of the population donate blood, and the average donor gives twice a year."
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Notre Dame fans cheer a call against Jackson during the third quarter Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 at Notre Dame Regional High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Notre Dame fans cheer a call against Jackson during the third quarter Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 at Notre Dame Regional High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Jackson fans cheer a score against Notre Dame during the second quarter Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 at Notre Dame Regional High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson fans cheer a score against Notre Dame during the second quarter Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 at Notre Dame Regional High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Cape Central's Kinyon Hodges dunks against Notre Dame during the third quarter Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 at Notre Dame Regional High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Cape Central's Kinyon Hodges dunks against Notre Dame during the third quarter Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 at Notre Dame Regional High School.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The motor vessel Ana Louise of the Magnolia Marine Transport fleet moves up the Mississippi River across from Cape Rock Park on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 as the sun rises at 7:05 a.m. in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The motor vessel Ana Louise of the Magnolia Marine Transport fleet moves up the Mississippi River across from Cape Rock Park on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 as the sun rises at 7:05 a.m. in Cape Girardeau.
An overturned vehicle rests on the shoulder of Big Bend Road near Mechaw Drive after an accident Jan. 5, 2018 in Cape Girardeau. The vehicle flipped in an attempt to avoid a line of cars which had stopped for a school bus. Bystanders at the scene noted that liquid salt had been recently been applied to the roadway. No injuries were reported.
An overturned vehicle rests on the shoulder of Big Bend Road near Mechaw Drive after an accident Jan. 5, 2018 in Cape Girardeau. The vehicle flipped in an attempt to avoid a line of cars which had stopped for a school bus. Bystanders at the scene noted that liquid salt had been recently been applied to the roadway. No injuries were reported.
Kenny Speakman carries a rescued dog during an intake evaluation Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri in Cape Girardeau.
Kenny Speakman carries a rescued dog during an intake evaluation Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri in Cape Girardeau.
Firefighters battle a house fire early Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, at 322 Estate Drive in Cape Girardeau.
Firefighters battle a house fire early Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, at 322 Estate Drive in Cape Girardeau.
Ice floats down the Mississippi River on a cold afternoon Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Ice floats down the Mississippi River on a cold afternoon Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Accompanied by his dog, Rocket, Josh Engert of Altenburg, Missouri, and Sara Dippold of Perryville, Missouri, view frozen Mississippi River waters surrounding Tower Rock on Jan. 5, 2018, in Perry County, Missouri.
Accompanied by his dog, Rocket, Josh Engert of Altenburg, Missouri, and Sara Dippold of Perryville, Missouri, view frozen Mississippi River waters surrounding Tower Rock on Jan. 5, 2018, in Perry County, Missouri.
Henry, 4, right, makes a snow angel while his brother, Jack, 7, rests on the ground after sledding the slopes of the Southeast Missouri State University campus on Jan. 12, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Henry, 4, right, makes a snow angel while his brother, Jack, 7, rests on the ground after sledding the slopes of the Southeast Missouri State University campus on Jan. 12, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
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