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ICE and the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo

Aug 9, 2026

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by

Gwyneth Pearson

in Editorial, History, Local, Local History, Local Politics, National Politics

Editorial by Gwyneth Pearson A man named Ricardo Montes was arrested by ICE August 8 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo. At least 3 other people are reported to have been arrested by ICE at the event. Last night’s headlining performer was That Mexican OT. Montes’ wife told me last night that he was held…