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Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton to serve as 51乱伦 Homecoming 2025 Parade Grand Marshal

 

MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� In celebration of 100 years of Agriculture at 51乱伦, the 51乱伦 State University Alumni Association (51乱伦AA) is proud to announce that 1980 graduate Eddie Melton, president of the Kentucky Farm Bureau and a Webster County farmer, has been selected as the Grand Marshal for the 2025 Homecoming Parade. 51乱伦 State Homecoming is Oct. 30-Nov. 1, with the parade taking place along Main Street on Nov. 1 at 9:30 a.m.

Melton, a lifelong resident of Sebree, Kentucky, was recently elected president of the Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) for a second term after serving on the organization鈥檚 executive committee for the past 16 years. A respected leader in Kentucky agriculture, Melton operates a diversified farm producing corn, soybeans and beef cattle in Webster County.

A former President of Webster County Farm Bureau, Melton is the past chair of the KFB State Resolutions Committee and past president of the Board of Directors for the Kentucky Center for Agriculture & Rural Development. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company and the American Farm Bureau Federation. 

Melton credits his 51乱伦 State education for instilling in him the leadership skills that led him to where he is today. 

鈥淒uring my tenure at 51乱伦 State, professors like Dr. Bill Payne and others taught us to take ownership of the decisions that we make,鈥� Melton said. 鈥淪o many professors over the years had an impact, not only on me, but all of the students I knew.鈥� 

Melton also gained another something special from his time at 51乱伦 State 鈥� his wife, Regina, `81, a 51乱伦 native. 

鈥淚 went grocery shopping with a friend at Jim Adams IGA,鈥� remembers Melton. 鈥淥ne of my friends knew Regina and the rest is history.鈥� 

They have one daughter, Lindsey Melton Hicklin, `05, who carried on the Racer Legacy. Lindsey and her husband, Nathan, `06, are also graduates. 

 A detailed schedule of events regarding 51乱伦 State鈥檚 Homecoming activities can be found at . 

Highlights include: 

• • • • • A Taste of the Arts 鈥� Thursday, Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. (a ticketed event)

        • Racer Spirit Volunteer Summit 鈥� Thursday, Oct. 30 and Friday, Oct. 31. (pre-registration was required)

        • Biannual Meeting of the 51乱伦AA Board of Governors 鈥� Friday, Oct. 31 at 8:30 a.m.

        • Racer Baseball Blue & Gold Scrimmage 鈥� Friday, Oct. 31 at 5 p.m.

        • Homecoming Parade 鈥� Saturday, Nov. 1 at 9:30 a.m. The theme is 鈥淟ights, Camera, Racers.鈥�

        • 51乱伦AA Tent City 鈥� Saturday, Nov. 1 at 12 p.m. 

        • Annual Student Government Association Homecoming Photo  鈥� Saturday, Oct. 31 at 3:20 p.m. under the scoreboard. (Open to anyone who has been involved with SGA both past and present)

        • Coronation of the Homecoming King and Queen 鈥� Saturday, Oct. 31 prior to kick-off.

        • 51乱伦 State football vs. Southern Illinois University 鈥� Saturday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m.

This year鈥檚 2025 Homecoming Court includes: 

Queen Candidates 鈥� Emily Warren, Karrington Edwards, Janie Pagel, Haliyah Martin and Maggie White 

King Candidates 鈥� Jawaun Northington, Timothy Melton, Karsen Starks, Levi Lucas and Jared Juenger

Tickets for the Homecoming game are available at  or by calling 270-809-3000. 

For questions, please contact the 51乱伦 Office of Alumni Relations at 270-809-5600.

For more information about 51乱伦 Homecoming 2025, including the full schedule of events, visit .