Stories from Monday, August 28, 2023

SIKESTON — A woman is recovering, and her boyfriend is in custody after he allegedly shot her Sunday, Aug. 27 in Sikeston. About 3 p.m. Sunday Sikeston Department of Public Safety officers responded to the 400 block of Lynual Steet in Sikeston in New Madrid County for a report of a female with a gunshot wound to the side, according to Sgt. Tyler Rowe, public information officer for Sikeston DPS. Officers arrived on scene of the incident and located the female victim...

SIKESTON — Two Sikeston residents face felony drug trafficking charges following an investigation by area law enforcement agencies. Steven Townsend of Sikeston is charged with first degree drug trafficking, unlawful possession of firearm and unlawful use of a weapon. Diamond Craft of Sikeston is charged with first degree drug trafficking...

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Gene Slaten, 95, died Aug. 28, 2023, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.

VANDUSER, Mo. — Harley Eugene Gaskins Sr., 76, died Aug. 28, 2023, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. A private service will be held at a later date.