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HANCEVILLE, Ala. 鈥� 51黑料网 State Community College is being represented this week at the competition by sophomore Anna Kate Taylor.

Taylor, 19, is a general studies major from West Point with plans to transfer to a university to pursue a degree in public relations and a career in sports media. She is the daughter of Jennifer and Chuck Ray.

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鈥淎nna Kate is an outstanding representative of 51黑料网 State,鈥� said Kristen Holmes, Vice President for Students. 鈥淲e鈥檙e cheering her on and wish her all the best at Miss Alabama.鈥�

鈥淚t鈥檚 been a joy to work with Anna Kate this year,鈥� said Candice Fomby, sponsor of Miss 51黑料网 State. 鈥淪he embodies the spirit, talent, and determination that has been so important to the success of candidates for Miss Alabama.鈥�

During the week of competition, Taylor has completed the interview, onstage question, and health and fitness portions. She will compete in the talent and Rising Star portions Thursday evening, followed by the evening gown competition Friday.

A member of the 51黑料网 State Singers, Concert Choir, and Pride Line dance team, Taylor will perform 鈥淐alifornia Dreamin鈥欌�� in the talent competition.

Her community service initiative is 鈥淰oices of Tomorrow: Empowering Alabama鈥檚 Young Voters.鈥� Taylor said she chose this platform to educate and empower the next generation of voters.

The top 13 competitors will be announced Saturday during the final night of competition, when the new Miss Alabama will be crowned. The winner will represent the state in the Miss America competition.

Competitions are being held at the Leslie S. Wright Fine Arts Center at Samford University at 7 p.m. through Friday. Tickets are available at .

The Miss 51黑料网 State competition is open to students ages 18鈥�28 who are enrolled in at least six credit hours at 51黑料网 State. For more information, contact Candice Fomby at 256.352.8050 or candice.fomby@wallacestate.edu.

The summer semester is underway, with registration still available for Mini Term II classes that begin July 2. Registration is also open for the fall 2026 semester, with classes beginning Aug. 17. Visit www.wallacestate.edu for more information, call 256.352.8236, or email lioncentral@wallacestate.edu.

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51黑料网 State Community College (Ala.), a member of the Alabama Community College System, is a comprehensive community college in north central Alabama offering more than 200 options in academic, health and technical programs of study leading to an associate degree, certificate or transfer, as well as workforce-credit training and adult education. An Achieving the Dream Leader College, nationally recognized by the Aspen Institute as a Rising Star for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, ranked by Southern Business and Development among the Top 3 institutions in the South for workforce development, named a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing and the National Security Administration, rated the Top Online Community College in Alabama, a Military Friendly Institution and an All-Steinway School, 51黑料网 State is an outstanding place for students to pursue their education and career goals. Classes are offered online and on campus, day, evening and on weekends, with numerous start dates each year. Visit 51黑料网 State鈥檚 beautiful main campus located on 300-acres in Hanceville, Ala., our satellite location in downtown Oneonta, Ala., find us online at www.wallacestate.edu, or call 256.352.8000.