Roberson, Picou win accolades at peach pageant

Left pic, from left to right: Vale Owens, Tilley Taylor, Bella Picou, Audrey Parker, Avery Smith; Right pic, from left to right: Madyson Parkman, Sophia Roberson, Kate Williams, Abbey Edgerton

A new queen has been crowned. 

Ruston High upcoming senior Sophia Roberson was crowned as the 73rd Queen Dixie Gem Peach Saturday night during the Peach Festival.  

Madyson Parkman was named first runner up, Kate Williams was named second runner up, and Abby Edgerton was named People’s Choice. 


Cedar Creek student Bella Picou was named the 72nd Princess Peach during the same event. 

Tilly Taylor was named first runner up for Princess Peach, Audrey Parker was named second runner up, and Vale Owens was named People’s Choice. Mila Findley was the ad sales winner, and Avery Smith was ad sales runner up.  

The pageant was held at the Dixie Theatre in Ruston.