IDENTITY RELEASED OF VICTIM IN SIKESTON SHOOTING 

Updating a story we brought to you yesterday, the identity of the victim in a fatal shooting in Sikeston has been released.  

According to authorities, 32 year old Ricky Walker Jr. was shot Tuesday night and later died from his injuries.  

A Sikeston man is facing a murder charge in connection to the incident. According to Missouri Case Net, 19 year old D’ereck Whitney, of Sikeston, is facing charges including murder 1st degree, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and multiple counts of assault 1st degree.  

Two other people have also reportedly been arrested in connection to the shooting.

AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING FATAL SHOOTING IN SIKESTON

A fatal shooting is under investigation in Sikeston.

According to authorities, the shooting occurred last night at an area residence. One person has died in connection to the incident and their identity has not been released.

POPLAR BLUFF CHEERLEADERS RECEIVE BID TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Some Poplar Bluff students could soon be competing for a national championship.

The Poplar Bluff High School Competition Cheerleading team won the Medium Varsity Division of the Bootheel Classic this past weekend in Cape Girardeau.