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Sikeston's Carrie Thomas takes part in the barrel racing Thursday night. Thomas had the best time of the night at 16.24. (Photo by Josh Mills, Staff)

Sikeston's Carrie Thomas shines in hometown rodeo on Thursday

SIKESTON -- Sikeston native Carrie Thomas highlighted round two of the 57th annual Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo on Thursday night finishing a full second in front of her competition in the barrel racing with a 16.24 first place ride.

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