Landers Center in Southaven, MS was the site of fast cowboy action, some silly comedy, and pretty women at the Rodeo of the Mid-South, April 13-14. Collierville resident and multi-times Rodeo Clown of the Year, plus Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame inductee, Lecile Harris, age 75 and still going strong, was a featured draw at the rodeo. His “Lecilisms,” combinations of jokes, antics, and some serious bullfighting, kept the crowd hilariously entertained. “Fighting bulls is so much easier than comedy,” Harris said. “I learned to fight bulls well enough in five years to work in a finals. And here I am working in comedy 57 years, and I'm still learning. I tell ya, I'd rather get hooked by a bull than a piece of comedy go sour.”
Rodeo Royalty of the Mid-south pageants were held in conjunction with the rodeo. Pictured above are: (left to right) Miss Rodeo Mississippi Samantha Golden, outgoing Miss Rodeo of the Mid-South Kirbi Allen, 2012 Miss Rodeo of the Mid-South Stephanie Kaeppel and outgoing Junior Miss Rodeo of the Mid-South Morgan Harrington. (photo by Robby Freeman)
Photo: Bareback Bronc rider Ryan Little. (photo by Robby Freeman)
Rodeo Royalty of the Mid-south pageants were held in conjunction with the rodeo. Pictured above are: (left to right) Miss Rodeo Mississippi Samantha Golden, outgoing Miss Rodeo of the Mid-South Kirbi Allen, 2012 Miss Rodeo of the Mid-South Stephanie Kaeppel and outgoing Junior Miss Rodeo of the Mid-South Morgan Harrington. (photo by Robby Freeman)
Photo: Bareback Bronc rider Ryan Little. (photo by Robby Freeman)
