NewsAugust 8, 2018

The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo opens Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 with Chris Janson on the concert stage.

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Perryville fans of Chris Janson show their pride Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Perryville fans of Chris Janson show their pride Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
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Dillon Holder of Eugene, Missouri competes in calf roping Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Dillon Holder of Eugene, Missouri competes in calf roping Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
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Joshua Torres and Jonathan Torres of Ocala, Florida compete in team roping Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Joshua Torres and Jonathan Torres of Ocala, Florida compete in team roping Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
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Maggie Holland of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri competes in barrel racing Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Maggie Holland of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri competes in barrel racing Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
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The bull riding event proceeds Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The bull riding event proceeds Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
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Trey Kimzey of Strong City, Oklahoma competes in the bull riding event Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri. The clown, Rudy Burns, is ready to distract the bull.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Trey Kimzey of Strong City, Oklahoma competes in the bull riding event Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri. The clown, Rudy Burns, is ready to distract the bull.
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Chris Janson performs Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Chris Janson performs Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
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Chris Janson performs Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Chris Janson performs Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
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Fans watch Chris Janson perform Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Fans watch Chris Janson perform Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
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Jared Kutz and his son, Quintos, pose for a photo Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jared Kutz and his son, Quintos, pose for a photo Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
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Elizabeth and Doug Hileman pose for a photo Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Elizabeth and Doug Hileman pose for a photo Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
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Katelyn Robertson, Miss Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Queen, rides in the grand entry Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Katelyn Robertson, Miss Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Queen, rides in the grand entry Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
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Dru Melvin of Hebron, Nebraska competes in steer wrestling Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Dru Melvin of Hebron, Nebraska competes in steer wrestling Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
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Ross Griffin of Tularosa, New Mexico competes in saddle bronc riding Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Ross Griffin of Tularosa, New Mexico competes in saddle bronc riding Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
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Leon Fountain of Socorro, New Mexico competes in saddle bronc riding Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Leon Fountain of Socorro, New Mexico competes in saddle bronc riding Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
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Rodeo clown Rudy Burns performs Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Rodeo clown Rudy Burns performs Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
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Kyle Bloomquist of Raymond, Minnesota competes in saddle bronc riding Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Kyle Bloomquist of Raymond, Minnesota competes in saddle bronc riding Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
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Ike Fontenot of Ville Platte, Louisiana prepares to compete in calf roping Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Ike Fontenot of Ville Platte, Louisiana prepares to compete in calf roping Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
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A calf in released in the chute Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A calf in released in the chute Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri.
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The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo opens Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 with Chris Janson on the concert stage.

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