July 27, 2011

Jackson Homecomers - Wednesday

People flock to the rides, games, food and fun of the 103rd annual Jackson Homecomers celebration Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Wednesday's celebration included a senior idol competition.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Ruth Sauerbrunn-Winstead sings "Nobody Loves You when You're Down and Out" Wednesday, July 27, 2011 during the senior idol competition at Jackson Homecomers.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Lorrie Litz, left, and Debbie Wade perform "These Boots are Made for Walkin'" in their rubber rain boots Wednesday, July 27, 2011 during the senior idol competition at Jackson Homecomers.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The Frog Hopper takes children for a ride Wednesday, July 27, 2011 during Jackson Homecomers.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The Cape Girardeau County Courthouse sets in the background as the ferris wheel takes people for a ride Wednesday, July 27, 2011 during Jackson Homecomers.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Elvis waits on the courthouse steps to take the stage Wednesday, July 27, 2011 during the senior idol competition at Jackson Homecomers.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Ben, 5, and Mike Edmunds set at the top of the ferris wheel Wednesday, July 27, 2011 during Jackson Homecomers.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Alaina Boyer, left, listens as Ashleigh Kennedy asks to the Frog Hopper operator to ride again Wednesday, July 27, 2011 during Jackson Homecomers.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Hubert Murphy sings "Old Man River" Wednesday, July 27, 2011 during the senior idol competition at Jackson Homecomers.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com People flock to the courthouse lawn Wednesday, July 27, 2011 during the senior idol competition at Jackson Homecomers.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Ray Kimbel performs "Half as Much" Wednesday, July 27, 2011 during the senior idol competition at Jackson Homecomers.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Dave Silver Barberis sings "Pretty Woman" Wednesday, July 27, 2011 during the senior idol competition at Jackson Homecomers.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Geraldine Brotherton, left, Vernell Seabaugh, center, and Betty Hahs chat Wednesday, July 27, 2011 during the senior idol competition at Jackson Homecomers.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Steve Parker watches his competition from backstage Wednesday, July 27, 2011 during the senior idol competition at Jackson Homecomers.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Wendell Miller performs "Your Man" Wednesday, July 27, 2011 during the senior idol competition at Jackson Homecomers.

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People flock to the rides, games, food and fun of the 103rd annual Jackson Homecomers celebration Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Wednesday's celebration included a senior idol competition.

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