Fairest of the Fair crowned Saturday night
Congratulations to Josie Vess, who was crowned Fairest of the Fair Saturday night at the end of the annual King & Queen of the Fair pageants. Josie, above in pink, is the daughter of Wendy and Joseph Vess of Iuka. First alternate, at left, was Madeline Potts, daughter of Heather Clingan and Jay Potts. Tied for 2nd alternate were Cypress Lambert, daughter of Butch Lambert and the late Angie Lambert of Iuka, and Paden Strickland, daughter of Erin and Wesley Strickland of Tishomingo.
Be sure to see all the fair pageant winners in this edition.
photo P. McRae
13-15 year Old Winners - 1st alternate Londyn Wilson, daughter of Kevin and Misty Wilson of Iuka; winner Ainsley Estes, daughter of Matt and Lacy Estes of Iuka; tied for 2nd alternate Addison Sloan, daughter of Brad and Amanda Murray of Iuka, and Amberly Bullard, daughter of Penny Bullard and the late Johnny Bullard of Iuka.
10-12 Year Old Girl Winners - 1st alternate Abigail McGraw daughter of Jennifer Horn of Tishomingo; winner Addilynn Thompson, daughter of Amanda Thompson of Tishomingo; and Cadance Curry, daughter of John and Trina Curry of Iuka.
8-9 Year Old Girl Winners - 1st alternate Yliana Wright, daughter of Daisy and Robbie Wright of Iuka; winner Gracelyn Hogeland, daughter of Holly and Sterling Hogeland of Iuka; and 2nd alternate Blaiklee Mills, daughter of Jacob and Danielle Mills of Burnsville.
6-7 Year Old Girl Winners - 1st alternate Olivia Curtis, daughter of Alexia and Anthony Curtis; winner Amelia Gail Stowell, daughter of Wayne and Amanda Stowell; and 2nd alternate Paisley Adams, daughter of Keshia and Seth Adams.
Tishomingo County Fair Pageant 4-5 year old boy winner - Ashton Stowall, son of Wayne and Amanda Stowell of Iuka was the adorable wwinner of his class at the county fair pageant Saturday.
photos P. McRae
4-5 Year Old Girl Winners - from left, 1st alternate Serrah Roberts, daughter of Lakota and Joshua Kern; Winner Selena Wright, daughter of Robby and Daisy Wright; 2nd alternate Raylee Wren, daughter of Tim and Ashley Wren.
2-3 Year Old Boy winners: Winner Kingston Lando Broad, son of Chris and Samantha Broad of Tishomingo and 1st alternate Johnny Kash, son of April and Joseph Doyle of Burnsville.
2-3 Year Old Girl winners: from left, 1st alternate Millie Bearman, daughter of Andy and Britney Bearman of Iuka; Winner Ella Grace Oaks, daughter of David and Rebecca Oaks of Iuka; and 2nd alternate Gracelyn Rose, daughter of Hannah Grissom of Burnsville.
19-23 Month Old Girl winners: Winner Avery Kate Pruitt, daughter of Jake and Bailee Pruitt of Iuka, and 1st alternate Daislynn Keller, daughter of Anthony and Amber Keller of Tishomingo. (opted to use photo with both smiling)
13-18 Month Old Boy winners: 1st alternate Xander Newcomb, son of Katelyn Newcomb of Burnsville; Winner Cayson Drew Dunn, son of Cayce Johnson and Alex Dunn of Burnsville; and 2nd alternate Andrew Phifer, son of Mack and Kimberly Phifer of Iuka.
13-18 Month Old Girl Winners: 1st runner up Everleigh Larkin, daughter of Christian Miley and Nathan Larkin of Iuka; Winner Ellie Kayte Mann, daughter of Allison Daniel of Belmont; tied for 2nd alternate Josie Kate Wilson, daughter of Ryan and Erin Wilson of Burnsville, and 2nd alternate Neveah River Broad, daughter of Chris and Samantha Broad, of Tishomingo.
7-12 Month Old Boy Winner: Rowan Wade, son of Shyanna and Logan Wade of Iuka.
7-12 Month Old Girl winners: 1st alternate Adeline Lambert, daughter of Brian and Libby Lambert of Iuka; winner Oaklee Curtis, daughter of Titus and Hannah Curtis of Iuka; and 2nd alternate Lucy Maness, daughter of Elton and Molly Maness of Tishomingo.
0-6 Month Old Boy winners: Winner Oliver Kash Parrish, son of Josh and Mackenzie Parrish of Iuka and 1st Alternate Colt Lee Davis, son of Harley and Sierra Davis of Burnsville.
0-6 Month Old Girl Winners: from left, 1st alternate Heavenly Doyle, daughter of Mary Doyle of Burnsville; Winner Neely Elizabeth Clark, daughter of Misty and Josh Clark of Iuka; and 2nd alternate Jennie Barnes, daughter of Kandace and Frankie Barnes of Burnsville.
