Stories from Sunday, February 24, 2019

CHARLESTON, Mo. — A Charleston man faces charges after he was allegedly found to be a convicted felon in possession of a firearm Saturday. According to Charleston Department of Public Safety Director Robert Hearnes, at about 2:30 a.m. Saturday, a patrol office came into contact with 24-year-old Cornelius Perkins of Charleston. ...

DEXTER, Mo. — David Ray Denkins, 67, died Feb. 22, 2019, at his home. Born to the late William Cletus and Julia Victoria Menley, he had lived in  Dexter most of his life. He was a diesel mechanic for years before becoming disabled. Survivors include: one daughter, Julia Thorn of Bloomfield; two sons, David Lee...

SIKESTON – Every year, Taco John’s celebrates the holiday season by offering its fan-favorite, Nachos Navidad. During the promotion, guests that order the festive menu item are encouraged to make a donation to a local charity in the area. In addition to customer donations, many Taco John’s franchisees donate a portion of the proceeds from every Nachos Navidad purchase to a worthy cause in their community...