Sikeston celebrates Local Government Week

SIKESTON, Mo., (KBSI) — Missouri’s Local Government Week is being celebrated May 4-10.

As part of the observance, Sikeston City Hall is highlighting its departments, starting with the Municipal Court Department.

The department, led by Court Clerk Shelley Carter and Deputy Court Clerk Sherry Givens, has jurisdiction over cases within the city limits.

Its responsibilities include handling motor vehicle and parking tickets, minor criminal offenses and municipal ordinance violations.