The Miss Southern Missouri Competition was Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Melba Performing Arts Center in downtown Houston.
Sixteen young ladies ranging from ages 13 to 24 competed in interview, evening gown/onstage question, talent, social impact initiative and lifestyle and fitness.
There were three Outstanding Teen Titles awarded and two Miss titles presented.
The winners are:
Miss Heart of the Ozarks Outstanding Teen — Eden Jeffries from Springfield
Miss Heart of Southern Missouri’s Outstanding Teen — Anna Hall from Branson
Miss Southern Missouri’s Outstanding Teen — Gracyn Rouse from Thayer
Miss Heart of Southern Missouri — Hannah Schrader from Springfield
Miss Southern Missouri — Hayley Leach from St. Louis
These girls will represent Texas County and Southern Missouri in June at the Miss Missouri competition.