LISA HOBBS - News Editor
Everley Rose Fitts took the crown as the 2026 Little Fairest of the Fair. She is the 7-year-old daughter of Ciera and Cody Fitts.
Her court: Kenzi Simmons, the 9-year-old daughter of Julie and Chuck Moore, is first runner-up; Carsyn Elizabeth Holland, the 9-year-old daughter of Jonathan and Melita Holland, is second runner-up; and Novalee Renae Wood, the 8-year-old daughter of Scott and Sara Wood, is third runner-up.
Remaining in the top 10:
Victoria Alene Roe, 9, the daughter of Allison Campbell and Aaron Poe; Sloan Rylie Pearsall, 8, the daughter of Evan and Leah Pearsall; Jaylee Abigail Hutchings, 7, the daughter of Jay and Meagan Hutchings; Emberlyn Mae Taylor, 9, the daughter of Tykesha and Jacob Taylor; Lollie Cole Guthrie, 7, the daughter of Alex and Bethany Guthrie; and Eden Claire Walker, 8, the daughter of Stacey Arnold.
Remaining in the top 20:
Charlee-mae Morgan Thaxton, 9, is the daughter of Josh and Andrea Thaxton; Kelly Grace Miller Simpson, 7, the daughter of Casey and Leah Simpson; Waverly Kate Pitts, 9, the daughter of Meleah and James Pitts; Nyla Reign Millrraney, 9, the daughter of Alyssa Millraney; Journei Alexander Judkins, 7, the daughter of Taylor and Daniel Judkins; Hallie Dean Bell, 7, the daughter of Trevor and Hannah Bell; Avery Fults, 7, the daughter of Jade and Justin Fults; Maggie Jo Walters, 7, the daughter of Sarah and Michael Walters; Willow Mae Deason, 7, the daughter of Elisabeth Dylan and Tyler Deason; Corinthia Mae Burgeson, 9, the daughter of Willie and Mae Burgeson.