11 competing for title of Miss Neshoba County Fair
Eleven young ladies will compete for the Miss Neshoba County Fair title on Monday night at the Grandstand.
The theme this year is “Girls Having Fun” paying tribute to “the girls’ talents, accomplishments, and beauty,” said Pageant Director Jennifer Bounds.
“I have 11 wonderful contestants and wish the best for all of them,” she said.
The pageant will include an opening number to Shania Twain’s “Man I Feel Like a Woman.” The contestants will compete in an interview, which takes place earlier in the day, with the opening number, Fair wear, and evening gowns. Contestants will also introduce themselves on stage and tell their favorite part of the Fair.”
“This is my third year as pageant director,” Bounds said. “I’ve always loved the pageant and had a front-row seat sitting at the judges table assisting them. I also have a wonderful group of assistants that help with planning, mock interviews and work back stage the night of the pageant.”
Grace Maxey is the reigning Miss Neshoba County Fair.
The pageant is Monday, July 24, at 8 p.m. at the Grandstand.
The contestants this year are:
• Contestant No. 1 — Harley Posey. She is the 18-year-old daughter of Myron and Jennifer Williams, and Dustin Posey. She is a member of Ocobla Baptist Church, is a 2023 graduate of Neshoba Central High School, and will be a Freshman at ECCC in the fall.
• Contestant No. 2 — Lauren Gwen Posey. She is the 17-year-old daughter of Pepper and Shannon Posey. She is a member of East Philadelphia Baptist Church, is a 2023 Neshoba Central High School graduate, and will be a Freshman at ECCC in the fall.
• Contestant No. 3 — Hattie Hicks. She is the 17-year-old daughter of Dr. Brian and Catherine Hicks. She is a First Baptist Church of Philadelphia member and will be a senior at Neshoba Central High School in the fall.
• Contestant No. 4 — Maggie-Page Peebles. She is the 16-year-old daughter of Ginger Page and Ronnie Cook, and Lindsey Peebles. She is a First Baptist Church of Union member and will be a Senior at Union High School in the fall.
• Contestant No. 5 — Ericka Coats. She is the 17-year-old daughter of David and Nancy Coats. She is a member of the Sanctuary of Philadelphia, is a 2023 graduate of Neshoba Central High School, and will be a Freshman at ECCC in the fall.
• Contestant No. 6 — Sarah Renee Richardson. Sarah is the 16-year-old daughter of Michelle Jenkins and Duane Richardson. She is a member of Lighthouse Community Church and will be a junior at Philadelphia High School in the fall.
• Contestant No. 7 — Makinli Hancock. She is the 17-year-old daughter of Wade and Niki Hancock. She attends Longino Baptist Church and will be a senior at Neshoba Central High School this fall.
• Contestant No. 8 — Maggie Lee Griffis. She is the 19-year-old daughter of Wright and Leslie Griffis. She is a member of Trinity Baptist Church and will be a sophomore at Mississippi State University this fall.
• Contestant No. 9 — Ana Holley. She is the 16-year-old daughter of Adrian and Lori Holley. She is a member of the Sanctuary of Philadelphia and will be a junior at Neshoba Central High School this fall.
• Contestant No. 10 — Macie Pilgrim. She is the 17-year-old daughter of Todd and Kristie Pilgrim. She is a Decatur Church of God member and will be a Senior at Newton County High School in the fall.
• Contestant No. 11 — Daycy Barrier. Daycy is the 18-year-old daughter of Tony and Jamie Luman and Phillip and Chasity Barrier. She attends New Zion United Pentecostal Church, is a 2023 graduate of Neshoba Central High School and will be a Freshman at ECCC in the Fall.