Devonte Johnson's first appearance in Mississippi County court was a short one.

He waived formal arraignment and his preliminary hearing was scheduled for September 22.

Johnson, just 18 years old, is charged with first degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon.

Police say he killed Nicholas Munn, 28, of Sikeston, in the parking lot of Bro's Kickin' Nightclub on August 13.

The nightclub owner said she called police when she heard gunshots and someone found Munn in the parking lot across the street.

Johnson left the area after the alleged murder. he was arrested on August 18 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

The teenager then waived extradition and was returned to Missouri.

Johnson was being held without bond in the Mississippi County Jail.

EAST PRAIRIE, MO (KFVS) - In early August, the teachers and staff at R.A. Doyle Elementary School attended a three day workshop on "The Leader in Me" program.

According to the East Prairie R-II School District, this program promotes fostering the strengths in each and every student so that every student can be a leader. The program is based on "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People."

Murals have been painted by Kara Adams around the R.A. Doyle campus to promote these seven habits.

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EAST PRAIRIE, MO (KFVS) - The staff at East Prairie R-2 schools attended a seminar during teacher orientation on August 15.

The seminar was presented by Dr. Fred Johnson who has spent many years in the field of education and now serves as the Executive Director of Education Resource Services.

Johnson has worked as a classroom teacher, school psychologist, behavior specialist, school principal and director of special programs. He finished his doctorate in Behavioral Psychology and has written four books dealing with classroom behavior management.

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