The Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce announces that the deadline to register for the 2025 Miss Christmas in the Pines Beauty Pageant has been extended to October 17th. 

To register for the gala event that will be held at 2:00 pm on November 1st at the Jonesboro-Hodge High School Auditorium, please bring a $20.00 check/money order made payable to the Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce to the office located at 601 South Cooper Avenue in Jonesboro. The age of entries accepted is from newborn to 18 years old, who will compete in the following divisions:

Infant Miss (newborn – 1 month)
Baby Miss (12-23 months)
Toddler Miss (2-3 years)
Tiny Miss (4-5 years)
Little Miss (6-7 years)
Deb Miss (8-9 years)
Petite Miss (10-11 years)
Junior Miss (12-13 years)
Teen Miss (14-16 years)
Miss Christmas in the Pines (17-18 years) 

Scholarship Opportunity: Miss Christmas in the Pines will receive a $2,000.00 Scholarship toward her education at a higher learning institution upon enrollment within one year of the pageant date and must be present to win. 

People’s Choice Award: Each contestant decorates a box/jar with their photo and division, however they wish. Each dollar that is put in box/jar is equal to a People’s Choice vote. The winner will receive a sash and a crown. 

How to register: Registration forms can be picked up at the Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce or at the school your child attends in Jackson Parish. Entry forms and fees must be turned in by October 1st with Peoples Choice Award box/jars submitted by October 24th. 

Additional Information: An adult may escort Infant Miss, Baby Miss and Toddler Miss across the stage as necessary. There will be a mandatory practice at 5:30 pm on October 30th. It is mandatory for all division winners to participate in the Christmas Parade. 

Contact Information: For more information or questions please contact:
Sandra Plunkett – Pageant Director at (318)259-4456 ext. 2218  / sandraplunkett@jpsbschools.us
Danielle Copeland – Assistant Director at (318) 259-4489 ext. 800 / daniellecopeland@jpsbschools.us
Kim Whitman – Chamber of Commerce Manager at (318) 259 – 4693 / jacksonparishchamber@gmail.com

The pageant would not be possible were it not for the sponsors who have helped make the gala event happen. A huge thanks goes to:
Jackson Parish Bank
Jonesboro State Bank
Sabine Bank
Hodge Bank & Trust
Barksdale Federal Credit Union
People’s Bank
State Farm Insurance
Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce