LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The reigning Miss Arkansas took talent preliminary top honors in the Miss America talent competition.
UCA student Kennedy Holland impressed judges with the song “Bridge Over Troubled Waters.” Miss New York and Miss Utah also received top honors.
Miss Metro Kennedy Holland crowned 2025 Miss Arkansas
The field of 52 women is competing for their share of $300,000 in college scholarships. On Sunday night, the final day of competition, Miss America will be crowned and receive a $50,000 scholarship.
Organizers said the final competition will be available online via YouTube at @MissAmericaOfficial or online at PageantVision.com. Streaming begins at 6 p.m. with the competition starting at 7 p.m…