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STATE COMPETITION

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Why Mississippi? Join me this year as I travel th

Why Mississippi?

Join me this year as I travel the state asking business owners, natives, and travelers, “Why Mississippi?” Through this journey, I will tell stories and discover why people from every walk of life choose Mississippi to work, play, and live.

Today, I sat down with Roxanne DeNicola, franchise owner of House of Colour Gulf Coast West. Originally from Louisiana, Roxanne shares why she chose to start her business right here in Mississippi and what made the state the perfect place to build her dream!

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Monday at Magnolia on Main! I had the best day wi

Monday at Magnolia on Main!

I had the best day with Haley Mayo, owner and stylist of Magnolia on Main. I left feeling pampered, and my hair looked flawless! Thank you, Haley and Magnolia on Main, for being the official hair care sponsor of the Mississippi Miss Hospitality program. Next time you’re in Petal, make sure to stop by and show them some love! 💇🏻‍♀️🩷

#MSHosp26 #MSGoodwill

There is no place like home. Thank you to the New

There is no place like home. Thank you to the New Albany Main Street Association for hosting the most beautiful homecoming reception last night. The New Albany community reminds me every day why we are the Hospitality State. Your kindness and generosity are unmatched!

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Hello, Mississippi! My name is Landry Kent, a New

Hello, Mississippi! My name is Landry Kent, a New Albany native and your new Mississippi Miss Hospitality 2026.

First, thank you to everyone who made this week possible. Your love and dedication to this program did not go unnoticed or unappreciated!

Spending this week with the other 42 contestants, our fabulous host moms, and Mississippi Miss Hospitality 2025 Taylor Garretson was nothing short of spectacular. I knew one contestant going into this week and because of this program and its emphasis on sisterhood, I’m leaving with best friends that will last a lifetime!

If you have ever considered participating in this program or dreaming of coming back, do it. In this short week, I have become a better person than the girl who arrived on Sunday. I am not only forever indebted to my hometown of New Albany and the State of Mississippi, but to the Mississippi Miss Hospitality program!

The past 24 hours have been amazing. I hit the ground running this morning by signing my official Mississippi Miss Hospitality Contract and meeting with media.

As your Mississippi Miss Hospitality 2026, I promise to represent you with grace, poise, and, most importantly, hospitality. I have long been Mississippi’s #1 fan, but my love for Mississippi and her people has grown exponentially because of this experience.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you! 🩷👑

#MSGoodwill #MSHosp26

Today, Landry took the first official step in her

Today, Landry took the first official step in her journey as Mississippi Miss Hospitality by signing her contract to serve as Mississippi’s Goodwill Ambassador for the coming year.

Please join us in congratulating @landryakent and wishing her the very best as she begins this exciting journey representing our state.

Photo features: crown by @carterscollectivejewelry and Mississippi pendant necklace by @parrisjewelers

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The 2026 winner of the Lake Little Spirit of Miss

The 2026 winner of the Lake Little Spirit of Miss Hospitality award is Eleanor Gildewell of Booneville.

Nominated and voted on by her peers, Mississippi Miss Hospitality awards one young woman the Lake Little Spirit of Hospitality Award for her supportive, welcoming, and kind behavior throughout competition week. The annual award is named in memory of Lake Little of Starkville, who passed away before competition in 2019.

Top 5 ✨ Pictured left to right: ✨ Presley Basset

Top 5 ✨

Pictured left to right:

✨ Presley Bassett, Starkville, 3rd Alternate
✨ Anistyn Ivy, Smith County, 2nd Alternate
👑 Landry Kent, Mississippi Miss Hospitality 2026
✨ Melany Carrasco, Pascagoula, 1st Alternate
✨ Anna Grace Amacker, Pearl River County, 4th Alternate

Landry Kent, Mississippi Miss Hospitality 2026 A

Landry Kent, Mississippi Miss Hospitality 2026

A freshman at Itawamba Community College, Kent plans to attend Mississippi State University to pursue a communications degree with an emphasis in public relations. An honors student and president of ICC Indian Delegates, she hosts the ICC Athletics' "What a Play Wednesday" weekly segment.

Your Mississippi Miss Hospitality 2026 top 10! ✨

Your Mississippi Miss Hospitality 2026 top 10! ✨

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