Murder prelim set for Thursday

BENTON -- A Sikeston teen will appear in court on Thursday for the killing of another teen.

Brianna Branson, 18, is set to appear before Judge Scott T. Horman for a preliminary hearing at 9:30 a.m. She is charged with second degree murder, armed criminal action and second-degree assault.

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