Sara Milliken, a self-described “plus-size” woman of Atmore, Alabama, is remaining positive while addressing the harsh backlash received after being crowned Miss Alabama at the National ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (WKRG) — The National American Miss pageant takes place every year in Orlando, and this year, a local woman is competing for the title. Third time’s the charm! Atmore pageant ...

The popularity of the Miss America pageant led to a variety of beauty contests — many during the 1950s, a golden age for pageants. Some events were more important, politically and socially ...