Qulin residents celebrate both community and homecoming during weekend event

QULIN — Residents gathered Saturday to celebrate Qulin during the 28th annual Homecoming. The event was marked with pageants, a parade, contests, food and visiting with friends and neighbors.

With hundreds attending, a few of the residents also took time to talk about what makes the town so special to those who return for this event each year.

__Phil and Di Bounds of Poplar Bluff__

Phil and Di Bounds of Poplar Bluff DAR/Caleb H. Swallows

Family is the best memory we have of Qulin. All the events that used to happen that would bring everyone together were amazing. It allowed people to catch up and relax."

__Thomas Gray of Qulin__

Thomas Gray of Qulin

"My best memory of Qulin is the work I had done with my father. We worked in agriculture for years in this area."

__Dealan Hefner and Jones Scott of Qulin__

Dealan Hefner and Jones Scott of Qulin

"Dancing at Nell's in the 1950s was our favorite memory. As teenagers, Nell's was a safe place to have fun at."

__Kaydal Moore__

Kaydal Moore

"Spending time outdoors throughout the Qulin area is my favorite memory of Qulin."