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Miss Mississippi State University Emmie Perkins crowned the new Miss Mississippi

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June 25, 2022

Last updated: June 27, 2022

Miss Mississippi State Emmie Perkins rose to the top of the field of 31 contestants and will succeed Holly Brand as the newly crowned Miss Mississippi.

Perkins was awarded a preliminary win in the Red Carpet phase on Thursday night, and spoke with VDN’s Alex Long about the experience.

A student at MSU, Perkins aspires to be an entertainer and music producer. The talented singer uses her love of music to make a positive impact on the community with her social impact initiative ‘Music is Medicine’.

Miss Mississippi Emmie Perkins (photo by Dimitri Fevrier)

Vicksburg’s Miss Leaf River Valley Charity Lockridge finished first alternate in the competition.

miss mississippi — Miss Leaf River Valley Charity Lockridge congratulates the new Miss Mississippi Emmie Perkins on stage (photo by Dimitri Fevrier).

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