They gawk at the school gymnasium where he would stay until they threw him out. They stop in the precious shops on the square. Well, he's not here. Yes, French Lick is quite the attraction. So, they better get ready here in Claflin.
Tourism is about to explode.
Because Claflin is where that latest national phenomenon, Jackie Stiles, grew up. In the last two weeks, Stiles scored 32 at Rutgers, popped 41 on Duke, poured in 32 against Washington, and now Southwest Missouri State is in the Final Four, and everybody's talking about basketball's latest wonder. Oh yes, they will be coming to Claflin. These folks better get ready. Get some Jackie Stiles T-shirts made.