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TEKOA - The Miss Tekoa Pageant was held Sunday, April 16, and presented the new Queen and Princess. Two contestants competed for Miss Tekoa 2023.

Marissa Alonso earned her crown as princess, and the new reigning queen, Carrie Sanchez, took center stage in a heartfelt moment when the previous reigning princesses and queens crowned her.

Melinda Wilkins has been a committee member overseeing the Miss Tekoa Scholarship Program for 25 years.

"They did a wonderful job at the program, and we look forward to next season," Wilkins said. "Both of the girls are fantastic, and we look forward to work...