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Baton Rouge native Virginia Kirkpatrick was crowned Miss Louisiana's Teen for 2025 after winning second runner up in 2024, ...

Brantley School (BHS) held a pageant on Thursday, March 27, with a showing of some of the school’s most beautiful and ...

Nine Laredo contestants head to Houston to compete for Miss Texas USA and Miss Texas Teen USA crowns this weekend.

For years, 18-year-old Dallyn Pesek has been bringing attention to the plight of children with special needs. And as Miss Texas Teen USA 2024, it’s given her a platform to bring more ...

She's only 17 years old but continues to to do programs that help the community. And with just a few days away from crowning her successor, Dallyn Pesek is ready to take on a new challenge and still ...

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State baseball avoided a series sweep with a 14-8 win against Florida (27-15, 6-12 SEC) at Dudy Noble Field on April 20. Early in the game, it looked like the Bulldogs ...

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