Locals Shine at 2026 Stuttgart Pageants

Mistress of Ceremonies Hagan Hord guided the audience through the 15th Annual Little Mister Stuttgart, the 60th Annual Little Miss Stuttgart, and the Petite, Junior, and Young Miss Grand Prairie competitions. Dozens of local youth took to the stage, showcasing their poise and personality supported by family, friends, and local business sponsors.

Here are the results from the day’s competitions:

In the Little Mister division, Beckham Merritt had a standout performance, taking home the title of Winner. Merritt also swept the category awards, winning Best Dressed and Most Photogenic.

Jagger Hall was awarded the prize for Best Smile. 

Causey Tarkington was crowned the Winner of the 60th Annual Little Miss Stuttgart pageant. Tarkington also impressed the judges in the fashion category, winning the award for Prettiest Dress.

The court included:

1st Runner Up: Leghaci Haynes

2nd Runner Up: Stella Ables

3rd Runner Up: Emma Strabala

4th Runner Up: Scarlet Maier

Additional category awards were presented to Emma Faye Helms for Best Smile and Tru Thompson for Most Photogenic.

The Petite Miss division featured a large field of seventeen contestants. Lakynn Boston was crowned the Winner of the 2026 Petite Miss Grand Prairie pageant.

The court included:

 * 1st Runner Up: Emma Robnett

 * 2nd Runner Up: Lamry Hooks

 * 3rd Runner Up: Lilly Collins Hill

 * 4th Runner Up: Emerson Parker

Category awards were presented to Anna Kay Merritt for Best Smile, Lamry Hooks for Best Dressed, and Emma Robnett for Most Photogenic.

Camille Carter took top honors in the Junior Miss category, being named the winner as well as receiving the Best Dressed award.

The court included:

 * 1st Runner Up: Elizabeth Bailey

 * 2nd Runner Up: Madison Wilson

Madison Wilson was also recognized with the Most Photogenic award.

In the Young Miss division, Mollie McLain captured the crown as Winner. McLain also impressed the judges in the fashion category, winning the award for Prettiest Dress.

Rylie Jo Smith was named 1st Runner Up, and Abigail Mack took home the award for Most Photogenic.

The pageants were made possible through the generous support of numerous local businesses and individuals. Sponsors included Mack’s Prairie Wings, PJ’s Coffee, The Wellness House, Studio South, and many others who provided scholarships, gift cards, and support for the event.

Organizers expressed their gratitude to the parents, volunteers, and the Stuttgart community for making the "Peace, Love, & Tie-Dye" event a memorable success.

Photos by Eplunus Colvin