Contestants up to 11 years old will be competing in the state finals to win the titles of Little Miss or Mr. Magnolia State. 

The Little Miss and Mr. Magnolia State Pageant is the largest pageant in the state of Mississippi. 

The winners of each division will receive a $1,000 cash scholarship for their future educations.

Competing in the pageant from Vicksburg will be Elvie Grace Bradley. She is the daughter of Chase and Lindsey Bradley. 

Pageant competition will take place Saturday, Sept. 21 in Vicksburg and the crowning ceremonies will take place Sunday, Sept. 22. 

To support your hometown contestant, you may visit the Miss Magnolia State Pageant Facebook Page or   www.missmagnoliastate.com and vote for your favorite contestant for the People’s Choice Award between now and Sept. 21.