Miss Mississippi contestants preview talent competition ahead of preliminaries

2026 Miss Mississippi pageant brings economic boost to Vicksburg

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The Miss Mississippi pageant is bringing more than competition to Vicksburg this week. Local business owners said the annual event provides a significant boost to the city's economy. Thousands of contestants, families and pageant fans travel to Vicksburg each year, generating millions of dollars in economic impact while supporting local shops, [...]

Miss Mississippi contestants preview talent competition ahead of preliminaries

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WLBT) – Miss Mississippi contestants will take the stage in Vicksburg with judges scoring across five categories in preliminary competition. The Private Interview counts for 30 percent of the score. Talent accounts for 20 percent, Health and Fitness 20 percent, Evening Gown 20 percent and the On Stage Question 10 percent. Three delegates shared what audiences will see in the talent competition. Miss Capital City to close Wednes…

What to know about the 93rd annual Miss Mississippi pageant

The 93rd annual Miss Mississippi pageant is underway at the Vicksburg Convention Center, with this year’s winner set to be crowned at the end of the week. Ashley Thompson, a former Miss Mississippi who now serves as the pageant’s executive producer, says “there’s no place like Vicksburg” when the river city is transformed each summer by makeup, gowns, and an eons of talent among women vying to represent the state at Miss America. Thompson said s…