July 23, 2013

Jackson Homecomers: Day 1

The 105th Jackson Homecomers celebration Tuesday, July 23, in Jackson, Mo. A severe thunderstorm moved through Jackson causing outdoor performances to be canceled and the carnival to be shut down.

ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com People huddle under awnings as a severe thunderstorm moves through Jackson causing outdoor performances to be canceled and the carnival to be shut down during the 105th Jackson Homecomers celebration Tuesday, July 23, in Jackson.

ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com A group of people walk by the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse as a severe thunderstorm moved through Jackson causing outdoor performances to be canceled and the carnival to be shut down during the 105th Jackson Homecomers celebration Tuesday, July 23, in Jackson.

ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Storm clouds move over Jackson, Mo., as people wait for the Jackson Municipal Band to perform during the 105th Jackson Homecomers celebration Tuesday, July 23, on the lawn of the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse in Jackson. A severe thunderstorm moved through Jackson a short time later causing outdoor performances to be canceled and the carnival to be shut down.

ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Attendees place their hands over their hearts and sing as the Jackson Municipal Band performs the National Anthem during the 105th Jackson Homecomers celebration Tuesday, July 23, on the lawn of the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse in Jackson. A severe thunderstorm moved through Jackson a short time later causing outdoor performances to be canceled and the carnival to be shut down.

ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com The Jackson Municipal Band performs during the 105th Jackson Homecomers celebration Tuesday, July 23, on the lawn of the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse in Jackson. A severe thunderstorm moved through Jackson a short time later causing outdoor performances to be canceled and the carnival to be shut down.

ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Kasun Marshall, right, holds an umbrella over his eleven-month-old daughter, Raegan Batz and her great-grandfather Dennie Meier on the lawn of the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse during the 105th Jackson Homecomers celebration Tuesday, July 23, in Jackson. A severe thunderstorm moved through Jackson a short time later causing outdoor performances to be canceled and the carnival to be shut down.

ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com People stroll past food stands as storm clouds move in overhead during the 105th Jackson Homecomers celebration Tuesday, July 23, in Jackson. A severe thunderstorm moved through Jackson a short time later causing outdoor performances to be canceled and the carnival to be shut down.

ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Jim, right, and Tula Taylor at the 105th Jackson Homecomers celebration Tuesday, July 23, in Jackson.

ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Hazel, left, and Nancy Henson at the 105th Jackson Homecomers celebration Tuesday, July 23, in Jackson.

ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com The boat ride is abandoned as it begins to rain during the 105th Jackson Homecomers celebration Tuesday, July 23, in Jackson. A severe thunderstorm moved through Jackson a short time later causing outdoor performances to be canceled and the carnival to be shut down.

ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Audrina Roach, 3, prepares for the pink elephant ride to start during the 105th Jackson Homecomers celebration Tuesday, July 23, in Jackson. A severe thunderstorm moved through Jackson a short time later causing outdoor performances to be canceled and the carnival to be shut down.

ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Jackson mayor Barbara Lohr welcomes attendees to 105th Jackson Homecomers celebration Tuesday, July 23, on the lawn of the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse in Jackson. A severe thunderstorm moved through Jackson a short time later causing outdoor performances to be canceled and the carnival to be shut down.

ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com A couple walk down South High Street as a severe thunderstorm moves through Jackson causing outdoor performances to be canceled and the carnival to be shut down during the 105th Jackson Homecomers celebration Tuesday, July 23, in Jackson.

ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com A child walks down South High Street as a severe thunderstorm moves through Jackson causing outdoor performances to be canceled and the carnival to be shut down during the 105th Jackson Homecomers celebration Tuesday, July 23, in Jackson.

ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com A couple share a snack while taking cover under an umbrella as a severe thunderstorm moves through Jackson causing outdoor performances to be canceled and the carnival to be shut down during the 105th Jackson Homecomers celebration Tuesday, July 23, in Jackson.

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The 105th Jackson Homecomers celebration Tuesday, July 23, in Jackson, Mo. A severe thunderstorm moved through Jackson causing outdoor performances to be canceled and the carnival to be shut down.

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