Preston Newell, 3, recently won the Little Mr. Western title at the Sikeston Annual Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo.
He won in the 3-to 6-year old division, competing against 38 other boys.
Along with a 4 1/2 foot trophy, Newell won gift certificates, a $50 savings bond and a silver belt buckle with his name engraved on it.
He is the son of Meike Newell of Cape Girardeau.
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