Callie Brown, a senior biological sciences major from Lucedale, proudly wears her crown after winning the title of Miss Mississippi State University 2018 during Friday's [Sept. 29] Miss MSU competition. Brown will represent the university during next summer's Miss Mississippi pageant in Vicksburg. Pictured with Brown are, from left to right, third runner up Hannah Oliver of Stuttgart, Arkansas, a sophomore fashion merchandising major; second runner up Rachel Shumaker of Pontotoc, a freshman communication major; and first runner up Alivia Paden Roberts of Shannon, a senior communication major.