End of an era

Rick Young performs Wednesday night at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo. Young, who has been performing for 50 years, will retire after this year. (Photo by Josh Mills, Staff)

After 50 years, Young to retire

SIKESTON -- Sikeston's favorite rodeo clown will celebrate a milestone at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo this year.

"I've been coming here for 50 years," said Rick "The Ragin' Cajun" Young. "Can you believe that?"

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