Saddle up for rodeo

Photo by Jill Bock, Staff

At the Sikeston Jaycees' Community Day to kick off the 57th Annual Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, everyone had the opportunity to test the cowboy and cowgirl skills. Pictured, three-year-old Alexis Bennett's aspirations come with a tight grip on mom, Rachelle.

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