Miss Capital City Becky Williams was crowned Miss Mississippi Saturday at the Vicksburg Convention Center following the final night of competition.

“I’ve dreamed of being Miss Mississippi since I was six years old,” Williams said after winning the title.

This year the Miss Mississippi Competition had 39 contestants vying for the title of Miss Mississippi.

This was Williams’ third time competing in the Miss Mississippi Competition.

Last year, she was the second alternate to Miss Mississippi 2023 Vivian O’Neal.

During the competition Williams performed a jazz dance to Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” for the talent portion of the competition and, for the evening gown phase, she wore a crimson beaded strapless gown.

As Miss Mississippi, Williams will have the opportunity to promote her Community Service Initiative, which is titled Make A Move, and she said she strives to inspire and educate Mississippians and Americans alike on the power of meaningful movement.

As Miss Mississippi, Williams receives a $10,000 scholarship provided by Ameristar Casino and Hotel and a $2,000 scholarship provided by the Miss Mississippi Corporation.

The first alternate to Miss Mississippi was Miss University Jane Granberry.

Granberry receives a $4,000 scholarship provided by David and Katherine McRae and a $4,000 scholarship provided by Chris and Jennie Simmons.

Second alternate, Miss Mississippi State University Morgan Nelson, receives a $5,000 scholarship provided by Casey and Rachel Ellis, and a $1,000 scholarship provided by the Miss Mississippi Corporation.

Third alternate, Miss Heart of the South Sarah Randolph, receives a $3,500 scholarship provided by Rusty’s Riverfront Grill and a $500 scholarship provided by the Miss Mississippi Corporation.

Miss Rankin County Anna Leah Jolly is the fourth alternate to Miss Mississippi and receives a $2,500 scholarship provided by Mutual Credit Union and a $500 scholarship provided by the Miss Mississippi Corporation.

The semi-finalists are: Miss Hub City Paige McNeil; Miss Tupelo Jaycee Janzen; Miss Madison County Gracie Bassett; Miss Oxford Celeste Lay; Miss Jones County Caidyn Crowder; and Miss Queen of the South Elizabeth Swindell. Each semi-finalist received a $2,000 scholarship provided by the Miss Mississippi Corporation.