Hearing postponed for Sikeston, Mo., couple

Southeast Missourian

Wednesday's hearing for the Sikeston, Mo., couple charged with multiple counts of supplying alcohol to minors has been postponed until Nov. 28. Circuit Judge Terry L. Brown agreed to the extension to allow time for the Cheathams' attorney, Stephen C. Wilson, to prepare evidence for a preliminary hearing. In July, Mark Cheatham, 49, and his wife, Terry Brewer-Cheatham, 47, pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a May 20 party at their home. Officers from Sikeston's Department of Public Safety responded to complaints of loud music and underage drinking at their home May 20 and broke up a graduation party. The Cheathams were charged with 30 counts each of supplying alcohol to minors after 30 people, ages 17 to 20, at the party received summonses for underage possession of alcohol. If found guilty, the Cheathams face up to six months in jail and a $500 fine for each charge.