Stories from Tuesday, July 16, 2013

BENTON -- A fourth person is in custody after an alleged kidnapping over the weekend. According to Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter, Cody James McRoy, 19, of Sikeston was arrested by Scott County deputies and is charged with the Class C felony of felonious restraint and the Class C felony of second degree assault. His bond is set at $1,000...

KELSO -- Grilling enthusiasts will have the chance to show off their barbecue skills and compete for prizes and bragging rights during the Second Annual Knights of Columbus BBQ Cook-off. Set for Aug. 2-3, the event is open to all teams with at least one Knights of Columbus member in good standing. The barbecue competition will take place on the grounds of KC Council 6420's hall, which is located just off Highway 61 in Scott City limits...

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. SENATE SHOWDOWN ON FILIBUSTERS LOOMS Several votes were set today on whether to allow simple-majority votes to confirm presidential nominees, after senators met overnight trying to hash out a deal...

SIKESTON -- Car enthusiasts have the chance to share their vehicles and swap stories this weekend during Historic Downtown Sikeston's annual car show and ice cream social. "The car show is a very popular event of ours," said Lynn Lancaster, director of Historic Downtown Sikeston. "We had about 50 cars entered in last year's show."...

EFFINGHAM, S.C. - Perry Moore Jr., 79, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., and Poplar Bluff, Mo., died July 11, 2013, following a brief illness. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

SIKESTON -- Virginia L. Gremore, 87, died July 15, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

CHAFFEE -- William W. "Bill" Rhodes, 82, died July 14, 2013, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

DEXTER -- Johnny Lee Peacock, 83, died July 11, 2013, at his home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

PEVELY -- Betsy Louise Gregory, 80, died July 14, 2013, at her home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- Gladys A. Lee, 91, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., passed away on July 14, 2013, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. For the complete Standard Democrat obituary log in to our electronic edition.

sports@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Thanks in part to a four-run fourth-inning rally on Monday Sikeston American Legion Post 114 overcame an early deficit against Scott County Post 369 for a 9-6 win. Despite a two-run outburst in the second frame Post 114 soon found themselves trailing when Scott County rallied for three runs in the top of the third. ...

sports@standard-democrat.com CHARLESTON -- With only four days to go before this year's Senior Babe Ruth Missouri State Tournament the Charleston Fighting Squirrels entered Monday's contest against Cape Girardeau Ford and Sons Post 63 looking to stay sharp...

scottw@standard-democrat.com MALDEN -- Community support for a family bracing for the costs of a surgery next month will hit a high note this weekend. The Rockin' For Riley Foundation's concert fundraiser will kick things off at 3 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion Hall in Malden...

leonnah@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Car enthusiasts have the chance to share their vehicles and swap stories this weekend during Historic Downtown Sikeston's annual car show and ice cream social. "The car show is a very popular event of ours," said Lynn Lancaster, director of Historic Downtown Sikeston. "We had about 50 cars entered in last year's show."...

Something needs to be done with the city manager in a town near Sikeston. He's going around bulldozing people's homes down that don't have money to fix them up, yet he's not doing anything about people that have junk and weeds waist-high in their yards. ...