On Aug. 9, Mona Shores grad Michele Lewandoski became the first Miss Michigan USA from West Michigan, a crown she wears with honor. “That is one of the reasons I kept trying. For there to be so many ...

For most of this year, Abbie Stockard belongs to the entire country. As the new Miss America, she’s an ambassador of goodwill, an advocate for women’s empowerment and a symbol of beauty and ...

This is Emma Terry’s year. The Leeds native, 22, was crowned as Miss Alabama 2025 on June 28 at Samford University’s Wright Center in Birmingham. Terry, a graduate of the University of Alabama at ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am always looking to meet new people and make new friends. But for the last five years or so, I have noticed that people only want to talk about themselves -- their travels, home ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I carry all of my weight in my belly. Since I’ve been 18, I’ve had to deal with people asking when I’m due or whether it’s a boy or a girl. It always makes me feel fat and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am 64 years old. My mother insists that when I am offered another helping of food, it’s rude for me to reply, “No, thank you, I’m full.” She says I should just say “No, thank you” ...