Miss Black Neshoba County resumes after 2 decades

After a nearly 20 year absence, the Miss Black Neshoba County Pageant is poised to make a return bringing new energy, a different format and high expectations, organizers say.

Young women will once again have the opportunity to compete in the Miss Black Neshoba County pageant this summer.

Organizers said they are looking for young ladies ages 15-21 who are confident, personable, friendly, outgoing and most importantly role models for other young ladies.

The pageant is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 19 at the Westside Community Center. The pageant will begin at 6 p.m. and is free to the public. 

Contestants will compete in African attire, evening gown and on-stage question. The theme for the pageant is “Making Our Ancestors Proud.”

To be eligible to compete in the Miss Black Neshoba County pageant, young women must be 16 years of age by June 19, and not have reached their 22nd birthday by June 19, 2021.

All contestants must be residents of Neshoba County or have attended or graduated from a school located in Neshoba County.

Applications are available now by going online to www.missbnc.com or may picked up at the Depot.

The deadline to enter the pageant is March 31, 2021. There is a $50 registration fee.aFor more information, visit www.missbnc.com or email Pageant Director Erica Clemons Moore at missblackneshobacounty@gmail.com.