Nataleigh Ashdan Morck Crowned 2025 Miss Hopkins County-Madisonville Fair

Nataleigh Ashdan Morck was crowned the 2025 Miss Hopkins County-Madisonville Fair on a memorable night filled with tradition, excitement, and celebration. With grace, poise, and confidence, Nataleigh stood out among a talented group of contestants to earn the coveted title. She will represent the fair and the community throughout the coming year.

Also honored during the evening were Presleigh Reece Smeathers as First Runner-Up, Katelyn Renee Rodgers as Second Runner-Up, and Aalycia Lynn Stringer, who was selected by her fellow contestants as Miss Congeniality.

This year’s pageant held special significance as the event marked its 70th anniversary. The Miss Hopkins County-Madisonville Fair pageant began in 1955 with its very first winner, Mary Stewart Mitchell. Over the decades, it has grown into a proud tradition that highlights the achievements, character, and leadership of young women from across the county.

What started as a small community competition has become one of the fair’s most anticipated events, drawing generations of families and supporters each year. As Nataleigh takes on her new role, she joins a long line of distinguished titleholders who have proudly worn the crown for the past seven decades.

The 70th annual pageant was a celebration of both the future and the past—a night to honor the newest queen while remembering the legacy of those who paved the way.