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NewsJuly 31, 2010

Saturday, July 31, 2010, marked the final day of the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

The Vortex spins rapidly at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Saturday was the final day of the celebration, which began on Tuesday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The Vortex spins rapidly at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Saturday was the final day of the celebration, which began on Tuesday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Members of Abbey Road, from left Leon Book, Roanne Dean, Terry Wright, Steve Jordan, and David Giles perform during the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Saturday was the final day of the celebration, which began on Tuesday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Members of Abbey Road, from left Leon Book, Roanne Dean, Terry Wright, Steve Jordan, and David Giles perform during the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Saturday was the final day of the celebration, which began on Tuesday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

People enjoy the rides at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Saturday was the final day of the celebration, which began on Tuesday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com People enjoy the rides at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Saturday was the final day of the celebration, which began on Tuesday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Jerry Ganiel directs the Heartland Pops choir during the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Saturday was the final day of the celebration, which began on Tuesday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Jerry Ganiel directs the Heartland Pops choir during the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Saturday was the final day of the celebration, which began on Tuesday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Cousins Ty Martin, 4, and Jada Martin, 8, fly down the slide during the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Saturday was the final day of the celebration, which began on Tuesday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cousins Ty Martin, 4, and Jada Martin, 8, fly down the slide during the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Saturday was the final day of the celebration, which began on Tuesday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Brothers Zane Sample, left, 9, and Kaden Sample, 6, smash together as they are whipped around on the Scrambler at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Saturday was the final day of the celebration, which began on Tuesday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Brothers Zane Sample, left, 9, and Kaden Sample, 6, smash together as they are whipped around on the Scrambler at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Saturday was the final day of the celebration, which began on Tuesday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Members of Replica, Sandra Bollinger, Jackie Huls, and Kelly Baker, from left, perform during the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Saturday was the final day of the celebration, which began on Tuesday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Members of Replica, Sandra Bollinger, Jackie Huls, and Kelly Baker, from left, perform during the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Saturday was the final day of the celebration, which began on Tuesday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Kathleen LaPiana and Jerome Hulehan, right, dance to music by Replica as Vicki Abernathy, left, and Barbara Gorski pet their dog Tito during the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Saturday was the final day of the celebration, which began on Tuesday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Kathleen LaPiana and Jerome Hulehan, right, dance to music by Replica as Vicki Abernathy, left, and Barbara Gorski pet their dog Tito during the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Saturday was the final day of the celebration, which began on Tuesday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

From top, Jada Martin, 8, cousin Ty Martin, 4, Isaac LeGrand, 6, and cousin Jaiden Glency, 4, climb to the top of the slide during the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Saturday was the final day of the celebration, which began on Tuesday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com From top, Jada Martin, 8, cousin Ty Martin, 4, Isaac LeGrand, 6, and cousin Jaiden Glency, 4, climb to the top of the slide during the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Saturday was the final day of the celebration, which began on Tuesday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Lights from the rides light up the street after sunset at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Saturday was the final day of the celebration, which began on Tuesday.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Lights from the rides light up the street after sunset at the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Saturday was the final day of the celebration, which began on Tuesday.
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Saturday, July 31, 2010, marked the final day of the 102nd Annual Homecomers Celebration in Jackson.

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