LISA HOBBS - News Editor
Kara Lopez has been named the first 2026 Ms. Fairest of the Fair.
Her court includes Ashley Bishop, first runner-up, and Holly Grissom, second runner-up.
The three were selected from the top five, which also included Guadalupe Vazquez, Holly Grissom and Kandice Patrick.
The pageant attracted 28 contestants. Out of those, 10 were selected to advance. Along with the above, it included Crystal Glenn, Jennifer Taggert, Christy Solomon, Morgan Bouldin and Tonya Crawford.
This was the first year for this pageant.