Miss Mississippi Pageant returns, featuring two from Vicksburg

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Thirty-three delegates from across Mississippi will compete for the title of Miss Mississippi this week, including two Vicksburg natives—Miss Vicksburg, Morgan Nelson, and Miss Mississippi State University Sarah Randolph.

Preliminary rounds are scheduled for June 11–14, beginning each night at 7 p.m. The final night of competition will take place Saturday, June 14, at 8 p.m. All events will be held at the Vicksburg Convention Center, located at 1600 Dr. Briggs Hopson Blvd.

On Friday, Story Time at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library will feature current Miss Mississippi Becky Williams and Miss Teen Mississippi’s Teen Avery McNair beginning at 10 a.m.

Miss Mississippi Week Events:

Autograph Parties:

• Wednesday, June 11, 10–11 a.m.: Kirk Chevrolet, 2339 N. Frontage Road
• Thursday, June 12, 10:30 a.m.: Various downtown Vicksburg businesses along Washington Street

Competition Schedule:

• June 11–14: Preliminary competition begins at 7 p.m. nightly
• Saturday, June 14 at 8 p.m.: Final night of competition, broadcast live on television
• Saturday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m.: Pre-show begins

Organizers encourage attendees to arrive early each evening, as all shows are produced to follow a live broadcast format, especially Saturday’s televised final.

For a full list of delegates and more information about the competition, visit Miss Mississippi website.