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Many Lehi Round-up Rodeo fans are still mourning the passing of beloved Lecile Harris, the salty but hilarious rodeo clown who entertained rodeo goers for more than two decades. The daunting task of finding a replacement has taken almost a year. Still, the Lehi Round-Up Rodeo Committee has found who they believe is a great replacement, Justin (“Rumpshaker”) Rumford. Rumford, whose arena moniker is “Rumpshaker,” has been named Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) “Clown of the Year” for the last seven years. He has also been honored with the PRCA Coors “Man in the Can” award in 2013, 2015, and 2018. Rumford, who lives in Ponca City, Oklahoma, is a former 275 lb. linebacker who played football in high school. A native of Kansas, he grew up in a rodeo family and competed in junior high, high school and college rodeo. Rumford was a full-time steer wrestler until suffering a severe knee injury. While he recovered, he worked as an assistant rodeo coach at ....
Longtime Dixie National Rodeo fixture honored Members of the late Lecile Harris family and Mississippi Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson unveiled a mural of the legendary rodeo clown at the Mississippi Coliseum. From left to right: Matt Harris, Joy Harris, Commissioner Gipson, Coy Rhoda, Indie Rhoda and Cody Rhoda. (Source: Jason L. Price) By WDAM Staff | February 14, 2021 at 9:46 AM CST - Updated February 14 at 9:46 AM JACKSON, Miss. (WDAM) – Lecile Harris may be gone, but the legendary rodeo clown has not been forgotten by the Dixie National Rodeo. Harris, who passed away in 2020, was celebrated Saturday at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds with a processional and memorial service that included a mural unveiling at the Mississippi Coliseum. ....
Dixie National Rodeo denied permit for parade Dixie National Rodeo Parade 2015 By Jacob Gallant | February 5, 2021 at 2:45 PM CST - Updated February 5 at 2:45 PM JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - While the Dixie National Rodeo will go on as planned in 2021, a parade will no longer be on the schedule. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the City of Jackson denied their permit to hold the parade, in light of COVID-19 safety. A procession will take place, surrounding the fairground area, on February 13 at 10 a.m. Those who wish to watch can do so from the viewing area at Gate 7. The planned procession route. (Source: Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce) ....
Dixie National Parade to honor Lecile Harris February 3, 2021 A rodeo clown loved by many passed away last year after performing at the Dixie National Rodeo. Harris passed away in his sleep at the age of 83. Share About US SuperTalk Mississippi Media is Mississippi’s leader in news, politics, sports, music, and all things Mississippi. With four statewide radio networks, 12 talk stations, 16 music stations, SuperTalk TV, and over 50 affiliates, SuperTalk Mississippi Media covers every inch of the state. ....