Madalyn Oliphant of Hickory was crowned Miss Mississippi Teen USA 2025 on Saturday, March 29, at the Pearl River Resort in Choctaw. Representing Miss East Central Teen, Oliphant is a 2024 graduate of Newton County High School and current student at East Central Community College.
Oliphant previously placed as a semifinalist in both the 2023 and 2024 competitions.
Georgia Bell Beard was named first runner-up, followed by Braley Dickerson as second runner-up. Dickerson previously placed fourth runner-up in 2024. Miriam Hockman was named third runner-up, and Mari Parker Makamson placed fourth runner-up. Makamson also received the Miss Congeniality award.
The remaining semifinalists were Kaelyn Bowen, Brentlee Lindsey, Regan Tedder, Elaina Uzzle, and Brittyn Wheeler. Lindsey was a semifinalist in 2022 and a non-finalist in 2023. Uzzle also reached the semifinals in 2024.
The Photogenic award was presented to Baylee Anna Bain.
Madalyn Oliphant will go on to represent Mississippi at the Miss Teen USA national competition later this year.
