Chloe Hargis of Woodlawn and Paislee Rice of Hamburg, both students at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, recently earned regional titles in pageant competitions.
Hargis, a Woodlawn High School graduate, is a sophomore political science major, earned the title of Miss South Arkansas while Rice, an exercise science major, was crowed Miss Ashley County. While Hargis is pursuing a degree in political science, she is also completing prerequisites for pharmacy school, combining her interest in public service with a family legacy in pharmacy.
She is a member of UAM Cheer and UAM Trap Shooting. As part of her recognition as Miss South Arkansas, she received a UAM Special Recognition Scholarship valued at $2,000 per semester, which will be applied for two consecutive semesters beginning in spring 2026.