Day brightener

The arrival of a posse of Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo clowns and royalty in his room at Missouri Delta Medical Center put a big smile on the face of Jerome Robinson. The clowns and queens were making their rounds Thursday providing autographed photos and some jokes for patients and staff. Pictured with Robinson are Greek Ellick, right, and Dustin Brewer.

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