Over the past seven decades, the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo has become a must-see showcase. As a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Top 40 rodeo, it draws some of the most star-studded names in rodeo and music.
Those of a certain age are familiar with the Western Heritage Award-winning TV series Rawhide. Every Friday night for six years, a crew of seasoned cowboys drove herds of Texas cattle toward the railhead at Sedalia, Missouri.