Stories from Sunday, August 7, 2016

BENTON, Mo. -Following a two-week investigation, authorities are reporting the arrest of a 26-year-old Blodgett man on charges related to sexual assault. According to a news release from the office of Sheriff Rick Walter, on July 20, a Scott County Sheriff's Department detective began investigating the allegations of a sexual assault. On Aug. 5, the suspect was located and placed under arrest...

New Madrid County Central Middle School cheerleaders attended camp where they learned new cheers, dance, stunts, tumbling, chants and teamwork. Members are front row from left: Mollie Lawfield, Eliza McSpadden, Shia Fountain, Blaire Lawfield, Hunter Polk and Jimmya Caldwell-Newson; and back row: Delaney Cooksey, Destiny Brant, Joycelynne Jackson, Emily Brasher, Alexia Creasy, Emma Martinez and Riley Polk. Not pictured is Kamaija Boyd. Cheer coach is Lisa Godwin...