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Miss Mississippi is a scholarship pageant and a preliminary of Miss America. The contest began in 1934, has been held in Vicksburg since 1958, and provides more money than any other scholarship pageant in the Miss America Organization. Four Miss Mississippis have won the Miss America crown: Mary Ann Mobley (1959), Lynda Lee Mead (1960), Cheryl Prewitt (1980), and Susan Akin (1986). The current titleholder is Vivian O’Neal of Hattiesburg, who was crowned Miss Mississippi 2023 on June 10, 2023 at the Vicksburg Convention Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She competed for the title of Miss America 2024. Gallery of past titleholders Results summary The following is a visual summary of the past results of Miss Mississippi titleholders at the national Miss America pageants/competitions. The year in parentheses indicates the year of the national competition during which a placement and/or award was garnered, not the year attached to the contestant's state title. Placements Miss Americas: Mary Ann Mobley (1959), Lynda Lee Mead (1960), Cheryl Prewitt (1980), Susan Akin (1986) 1st runners-up: Katherine Wright (1949), Patricia Puckett (1966), Joan Myers (1968), Hannah Roberts (2016) 2nd runners-up: Donna Pope (1981) (tie), Dianne Evans (1983), Kathy Manning (1985), Myra Barginear (1998) 3rd runners-up: Christine McClamroch (1971), Wanda Geddie (1984), Christy May (2001), Taryn Foshee (2007) 4th runners-up: Suzanne Dugger (1954), Toni Seawright (1988), Mary Allison Hurdle (1992), Laura Lee Lewis (2017) Top 10: Charlotte Ann Carroll (1963), Karen Hopson (1982), Kimberly McGuffee (1987), Carla Haag (1989), Rebecca Blouin (1995), Monica Louwerens (1996), Kari Litton (1997), Jennifer Adcock (2003), Jasmine Murray (2015) Top 15: Laurice McFarland (1925), Jessie Morgan (1952), Chelsea Rick (2014) Top 16: Kimberly Morgan (2008) Top 18: Dorothy Ely (1933) Top 20: Becky Pruett (2002)Awards Preliminary awards Preliminary Lifestyle and Fitness: Patricia Puckett (1966), Cheri Brown (1979) (tie), Cheryl Prewitt (1980), Donna Pope (1981), Karen Hopson (1982), Wanda Geddie (1984), Kathy Manning (1985), Susan Akin (1986), Carla Haag (1989), Beth Howell (1991), Christy May (2001), Jennifer Adcock (2003), Christine Kozlowski (2009), Chelsea Rick (2014), Vivian O'Neal (2024) Preliminary Talent: Mary Ann Mobley (1959), Charlotte Ann Carroll (1963), Dianne Evans (1983), Lenena Holder (1994), Becky Pruett (2002)Non-finalist awards Non-finalist Talent: Lennie Nobles (1946), Patricia McRaney (1961), Robbie Robertson (1967), Lenena Holder (1994), Heather Soriano (2000), Sarah Beth James (2011), Marie Wicks (2013)Other awards Miss Congeniality: Doris Coggins (1939), Dorothy Fox (1942) Dr. David B. Allman Medical Scholarship: Myra Barginear (1998) Jean Bartel Social Impact Initiative Winner: Emmie Perkins (2023) Jean Bartel Social Impact Initiative Finalist: Holly Brand (2022) Louanne Gamba Instrumental Award: Hannah Roberts (2016) Quality of Life Award 2nd runners-up: Becky Pruett (2002), Asya Branch (2019) Quality of Life Award Finalists: Jasmine Murray (2015), Hannah Roberts (2016), Laura Lee Lewis (2017), Anne Elizabeth Buys (2018) Rembrandt Mentor Award: Monica Louwerens (1996) STEM Scholarship Award Winners: Chelsea Rick (2014), Hannah Roberts (2016)Winners Notes References External links Miss Mississippi official website. Discover the Sarah Beth James popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Sarah Beth James books.

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  • The Secrets of Hawthorn Place synopsis, comments

    The Secrets of Hawthorn Place

    Jenni Keer

    'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5 reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing...

  • Love Must Win synopsis, comments

    Love Must Win

    Sarah Beth James

    AU short story from the Amor Vincit Omnia series written for Pride Season 2017:Showing Jack attending his first Pride after abuse at the bible camp, and perhaps finding a way back ...

  • Steam Heat synopsis, comments

    Steam Heat

    Sarah Beth James

    Pure sexy spa smut, from the Amor Vincit Omnia Universe.(New characters that will be seen in Too Many Tears)A long tour, exhausting hours. The band is starting to fall apart. Andre...

  • The 12 Days of Christmas synopsis, comments

    The 12 Days of Christmas

    Poppy Alexander

    'A real festive treat' JULES WAKE'Heartmelting and mouthwatering, this Christmas treat is as sweet and delicious as a marron glacé' VERONICA HENRY'A festive romance that reminds us...

  • The New Beginnings Bridal Boutique synopsis, comments

    The New Beginnings Bridal Boutique

    Kellie Hailes

    'You know for an owner of a bridal shop you're awfully cynical about marriage.'As the owner of a secondhand bridal boutique in the little village of Alfriston, Paige Alby has seen ...

  • My Mamma Mia Summer synopsis, comments

    My Mamma Mia Summer

    Annie Robertson

    Escape to Greece for sunshine, music, laughter and a sprinkling of romance.... The feelgood novel you need in 2021!One summer... One dream... One chance to make it happen.Laurel ha...

  • The Long Way Home synopsis, comments

    The Long Way Home

    Fanny Blake

    ‘Thoroughly enjoyable, with endearing, believable characters and longheld secrets’ Katie Fforde 'The perfect summer read' Ruth HoganA family secret, a mysterious legacy, and a jour...

  • The Xmas Factor synopsis, comments

    The Xmas Factor

    Annie Sanders

    Thank goodness Christmas comes just once a year...! 'A heartwarming and sparkly comedy ideal for the time of year' WOMAN'S OWN'A funny festive read' HEAT'A book you'll enjoy long ...

  • Two Doors Away synopsis, comments

    Two Doors Away

    Elle Spellman

    Since moving to a new city, onceadventurous Steph is doing her best to prove to her friends and family back home that her life is as fulfilling and envyinducing as ever. The truth?...

  • Sunny Stays at the Shetland Hotel synopsis, comments

    Sunny Stays at the Shetland Hotel

    Erin Green

    New friendship is just a stay away . . .'Heartwarming, uplifting and utterly sweet, this book certainly lives up to its sunny name'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'What a truly stunning rea...

  • The Winter That Made Us synopsis, comments

    The Winter That Made Us

    Kate Field

    Readers LOVE Kate's captivating tales:'This emotional rollercoaster has magical moments and is a feelgood read, perfect for the Christmas season' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A beautiful, poignant s...

  • Christmas Wishes at the Lakeside Cottage synopsis, comments

    Christmas Wishes at the Lakeside Cottage

    Erin Green

    'A warm, funny, uplifting writer to celebrate!' KATIE FFORDEIf you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin, you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of love, life...

  • Karma synopsis, comments

    Karma

    Sarah Beth James

    Be careful what you do in life, for those deeds will reflect on your soul forever.Even from beyond the grave, your deeds can haunt you. Literally.Voices of the Darkly Flash Fiction...

  • Summer Dreams at the Lakeside Cottage synopsis, comments

    Summer Dreams at the Lakeside Cottage

    Erin Green

    'I loved joining Koo, Lulu and Beth on their hen adventures this is an uplifting and wonderful story about the power of female friendships, love and selfdiscovery' DONNA ASHCROFT'...

  • Merrily Ever After synopsis, comments

    Merrily Ever After

    Cathy Bramley

    Two strangers. One big secret. And a Christmas to remember . . .'A thought provoking story of love and complicated family relationships, guaranteed to warm every reader's heart' SH...

  • Escape to Italy Collection synopsis, comments

    Escape to Italy Collection

    Nicky Pellegrino

    The Italian Wedding Two feuding families, two love stories and a lot of delicious Italian food. Pieta Martinelli's sister is getting married. Since she is a bridal designer it f...

  • A Place to Begin Again synopsis, comments

    A Place to Begin Again

    Kate Field

    Running away can be the answer, if you run to the right place. . .'A treasure of a book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'A lovely heartwarming read with a beautiful setting' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ read...

  • Broken Shards synopsis, comments

    Broken Shards

    Sarah Beth James

    Witches, mirror shards and an unspeakable danger.Will later become a full story

  • Not OK, Cupid synopsis, comments

    Not OK, Cupid

    Anna Kaling

    Anna Kaling's sparkling debut romcom, Not OK, Cupid, is perfect for fans of Sophie Ranald, Jo Watson and Sally Thorne. Readers are raving about Not OK, Cupid!'I'm pretty sure I hav...

  • One Secret Summer synopsis, comments

    One Secret Summer

    Lesley Lokko

    'Very exciting from start to finish. It's wellwritten, engaging and fastpaced, with a plot you'll be gripped by. ... I couldn't put it down' DAILY MAILIn the perfect family, there'...

  • A Shetland Christmas Carol synopsis, comments

    A Shetland Christmas Carol

    Erin Green

    'A warm, funny, uplifting writer to celebrate!' KATIE FFORDEIf you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin, you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of love, life...

  • The Truth About You, Me and Us synopsis, comments

    The Truth About You, Me and Us

    Kate Field

    Readers LOVE Kate's uplifting romances!'This was such a beautifully written, heartwarming story. All the characters, major and minor, were so perfectly drawn I felt like I knew th...

  • A Private Affair synopsis, comments

    A Private Affair

    Lesley Lokko

    No matter who you are, love comes at a price...'Perfect for a lengthy spot of tanning ... immerse yourself in the lives of four women looking for love' GRAZIA'Bestselling author Le...