Jackson teen crowned at state beauty pageant

Laurie Clippard of Jackson was recently crowned the Mini Supreme Queen in the 6 years and up age division at the America's Fabulous Faces state beauty pageant in St. Louis.

Clippard also won first place and a trophy in her age division for swim wear; a trophy for best smile in her age division; first runner-up and a medal for most photogenic in her age division. Clippard was crowned overall top super model for America's Fabulous Faces.

She will appear in national advertising and because she won an America's Fabulous Faces state title, is eligible to compete at the America's Fabulous Faces national pageant from July 10 to 13 in Florida, where she will compete in the 14- to 15-year-old age division.

Clippard is the daughter of Tim and Carla Clippard of Jackson.