Arkansas
Miss Arkansas among top 11 semi-finalists in Miss America competition
ORLANDO, Fla. (KAIT) – Miss Arkansas was among the top 11 semi-finalists at the Miss America 2026 pageant in Orlando Sunday evening.
Miss Arkansas, Kennedy Holland of Greenwood, advanced to the top 11 finalists out of 52 contestants in the competition.
Holland, 20, is a student at the University of Central Arkansas.
Holland was crowned Miss Arkansas 2025 on June 14. She competed as Miss Metro in the competition.
“Throughout her year of service, she will promote her community service initiative, Compassion Legacy, which focuses on advocating for and funding adaptive recreational spaces. Through this effort, Kennedy is committed to creating inclusive environments where individuals of all abilities can enjoy safe, accessible, and enriching recreational opportunities,” a news release on her crowning said.
The top five contestants are Miss Texas, Miss Alabama, Miss New York, Miss Georgia, and Miss Florida.
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