HATTIESBURG, Miss. (July 18, 2026) — Landry Kent of New Albany was crowned the 2026 Mississippi Miss Hospitality Saturday evening at the Historic Saenger Theater in Hattiesburg. With 43 contestants competing for the title, Kent was selected following the weeklong competition, which included one-on-one and panel interviews, speeches, on-stage interviews, and an evening gown component. ...

HATTIESBURG, MISS. (MAY 30, 2026) – As the nation prepares to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, the Mississippi Miss Hospitality program is joining the celebration in a big way with the largest scholarship offerings in the organization’s 77-year history. Program leaders announced Saturday that contestants competing for the title of Mississippi Miss Hospitality in ...

Hattiesburg, MS (Dec 10, 2026) – The Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition is now accepting at-large contestant applications. Eligible individuals who reside in a Mississippi community without an established local program are encouraged to apply to participate in the 2026 competition. Now in its 77th year, Mississippi Miss Hospitality will continue the program’s service to economic ...

Taylor Garretson of Greene County was crowned the 2025 Mississippi Miss Hospitality Saturday evening at the Historic Saenger Theater in Hattiesburg. With 47 contestants competing for the title, Garretson was selected following the week of competition, which included one- on-one and panel interviews, speeches, on-stage interviews, and an evening gown component. Selected as the 76th ...

Hattiesburg, MS (Jan. 13, 2025) – The Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition is now accepting at-largecontestant applications. Mississippi residents from communities without an established local program are encouraged to apply for the 2025 competition. Entering its 76th year, Mississippi Miss Hospitality continues to support economic development and tourism in 2025. Annually, the competition brings together the state’s best and ...