Madeline Bohlman crowns Miss Arkansas USA 2025 Olivia Halsey in Russellville

Madeline Bohlman, 22, won Miss Arkansas USA 2024 on April 14, 2024, and later represented Arkansas at Miss USA 2024, where she earned the Miss Congeniality award. On April 13, 2025, she crowned Olivia Halsey as Miss Arkansas USA 2025 during the pageant held in Russellville, Arkansas.

Siyona Karkera crowns Miss Arkansas Teen USA 2025 Jewelia Reece in Russellville

Siyona Karkera, from Little Rock, Arkansas, won Miss Arkansas USA Teen 2024 at 19 years old. She represented Arkansas at Miss Teen USA 2024, finishing in the finals. On April 13, 2025, she crowned Jewelia Reece as Miss Arkansas Teen USA 2025, continuing Arkansas's legacy in the pageant.

6 Miss Arkansas Teen USA 2025 candidates competing in Russellville

Stevi Lauren Perry Howard, the first Miss Teen USA from Arkansas, won the title in 2008. She is a Hamburg High School alumna and graduated from the New York Film Academy. In 2024, Siyona Karkera became Miss Arkansas Teen USA and finished in the Top 10 at the Miss Teen USA competition.

18 Miss Arkansas USA 2025 candidates competing in Russellville

Terri Lea Utley Britt, born in Little Rock and fourth runner-up in Miss Universe 1982, celebrated her 63rd birthday on November 19, 2024. Miss Arkansas USA 2024, Madeline Bohlman, was crowned recently and competed at Miss USA 2024, winning Miss Congeniality. The Miss Arkansas USA 2025 pageant will feature 18 contestants.

Samantha Jean Hopper biography: 10 things about Russellville, Arkansas woman

Samantha Jean Mahan Hopper, a woman from Russellville, Arkansas, was last seen alive in 1998, pregnant with her second child. In 2021, her missing car was found in water, and human remains were discovered inside. Investigations are ongoing, including DNA testing of the remains.