Donna Brown of Florida has been crowned 2006 Mrs.United America in Austin, Texas. Her court includes Kirsten Snow of Pennsylvania, Barbie Bassett of Mississippi, Lauren Monahan of Tennessee and Jennifer Oliver of South Carolina. This was the pageant's second year.

Iris Mulej, 24, has been crowned Miss Slovenia (World) 2006. She will compete in Miss World 2006. She formerly represented the country at Miss Universe in 2002.

Adrianna Sgarlata, who competed as Miss Arlington, was crowned Miss Virginia 2006 on June 24, 2006. She was a third-time competitor at the state competition, and now will represent Virginia at Miss America. The first runner-up was Lauren Collier, Miss Greater Richmond, and the second runner-up was Caressa Cameron, Miss Greater Springfield. The third runner-up was Miss Hampton-Newport News, Leigh-Taylor Smith, and the fourth runner-up was Miss Lynchburg, Amanda Evans. PNB thanks Virginia and its pageant representatives for their incomparably warm welcome.

Amber Bennett, competing as Miss Central Arkansas, was crowned Miss Arkansas 2006 on June 24, 2006. She will represent the state at Miss America. The first runner-up was Stephanie DeClerk, and the second runner-up was Adrielle Churchill, who was crowned National Sweetheart last year. The third runner-up was Allison Waldrip, and the fourth runner-up was Kristen Freeman.

Blaire Pancake was crowned Miss Tennessee 2006 on June 24, 2006, in Jackson. The 23-year-old graduate of the University of Tennessee will compete at Miss America. The first runner-up was Ansley Reagan, and the second runner-up was Rebecca Turner. The third runner-up was Stefanie Wittler, and the fourth runner-up was April Lancaster.

Jessica Obermiller, 13, of Hutto, Texas, won the title of Dream Girls USA 2006 National Teen Miss at the Dream Girls USA National Pageant in Chicago on the last weekend of May 2006.

Amanda Kozak, 21, who competed as Miss Valdosta, was crowned Miss Georgia on June 24, 2006, in Columbus. The first runner-up was Kelley Bradshaw, Miss Capital City, and the second runner-up was Erina Kay Patterson, Miss Gwinnett County. The third runner-up was Devan Fleming, Miss Onion Capital, and the fourth runner-up was Caitlyn Andrews, Miss Southeast Georgia. Ms. Kozak will compete at Miss America.

Patsy Ramsey, the former Miss West Virginia whose life and reputation were ruined by the unsolved murder of her daughter, died June 24, 2006, in suburban Atlanta. She died from a recurrence of ovarian cancer that was first diagnosed in 1993. On Dec. 26, 1996, Mrs. Ramsey and her husband, John, reported the kidnapping of their daughter, JonBenet, from the family home in Boulder, Colo. The child was later found strangled and beaten in the basement of the house. JonBenet, blond and pretty, had competed in beauty contests for a few weeks, and televised footage of her in adult-style costumes onstage led to bizarre and unsubstantiated speculation about the family. Authorities initially focused on the Ramseys as suspects, although years later officials concluded that an intruder was the more likely killer. But supermarket tabloids and some television shows portrayed the Ramseys in the ugliest terms, blaming them for the alleged sexualization of their daughter and repeating claims that they were murderers. Despite a lack of any proof, that stigma haunted Mrs. Ramsey for the remainder of her life. The couple soon moved back to suburban Atlanta, where John Ramsey had roots. Patsy Ramsey will be buried beside her daughter in Marietta, Ga.

Christie Hageman of Billings was crowned Miss Montana 2006 on June 17, 2006. She will compete at Miss America. The first runner-up was Kristen Mantooth, and the second runner-up was Jennifer Hepner. The third runner-up was Kari Rude, and the fourth runner-up was Nicole Dowson.

Nazneen Moola was crowned Mrs. India South Africa Global on May 27, 2006, in Pietermaritzburg. The first princess was Bronwyn Nobin, and the second runner-up was Belinda Crawford.

Mariyah Moten, 23, of Houston has been chosen Miss Pakistan Tourism and will represent her birthplace of Pakistan in the international Miss Tourism Pageant.

Jessica Obermiller, 13, of Hutto, Texas, has won the title of Dream Girls USA 2006 National Teen Miss at the Dream Girls USA National Pageant in Chicago.

Tiffany Lawrence, a vocalist competing as Miss Jefferson County, was crowned Miss West Virginia on June 17, 2006. The first runner-up was Gabrielle Columbo, who was Miss Princeton, and the second runner-up was Tanayia Simpson, Miss Capital City. The third runner-up was Cortney Bloomer, Miss Tygart Valley, and the fourth runner-up was Adriane Morrow, Miss Mountain State. PNB expresses its highest gratitude for the warm hospitality of Miss West Virginia officials.

Magali Romitelli, 18, of La Cordoba has been crowned Miss Argentina 2006. She will represent her nation at Miss Universe.

Anna Litvinova, 24, has been named Miss Russia Universe, and will represent the country at the Miss Universe Pageant. Alla Tretyakova, who was supposed to represent Russia at Miss Universe, became ineligible after getting married.

Christine Warembourg of Windsor, Colo., has been crowned Mrs. Colorado International 2006. She is a Realtor and the mother of 2 boys. Her platform is Alzheimer's and various other causes.

Kristy Cavett, 27, of Flowood, Miss., was crowned Mrs. Mississippi America 2006 on June 10, 2006, in Madison. She was also named Mrs. Photogenic. The first alternate was Janna McIntosh of Madison. Christine Franzese, M.D., of Madison was named second alternate. Janie Stafford of Horn Lake was named third alternate and Mrs. Fitness. Patricia Brown of Walnut Grove was named fourth alternate.

A former Miss Texas contestant faces felony charges for allegedly having sex with a student. Amy McElhenney, 25, a Spanish teacher at Hebron High School in Carrollton, Texas, was arrested May 25, 2006. She is accused of having sex with an 18-year-old male student. She reportedly admits an inappropriate relationship but denies it led to sexual relations. The case has raised concern in some quarters because the alleged victim is 18 and therefore above the age of consent. Many feel that makes the law unreasonably harsh, because Ms. McElhenney could get many years in prison if convicted. But Texas, like some other localities, forbids sexual relations between teachers and students regardless of age. Teacher involvement with a student is considered an abuse of the teacher's position of authority. Analysts say the likelihood that Ms. McElhenney will get a long sentence if convicted is slight.

Jamie Ginn, competing as Miss Brandywine, was crowned Miss Delaware 2006 on June 10, 2006. She will represent the state at Miss America. The first runner-up was Amber Knight, who competed as Miss New Castle County, and the second runner-up was Laura Mattey, who was Miss Hockessin. The third runner-up was Stephanie James, who was Miss Milford, and the fourth runner-up was Kayla Martell, who was Miss Sussex County. PNB plans a special feature on this pageant very soon.

MelindaToole was crowned Miss Alabama on June 10, 2006. She is a Samford University student will represent the state at Miss America. The first runner-up was Katie Boyd, and the second runner-up was Julia McNeese. The third runner -up was Jessica Headley, and the fourth runner-up was Alicia Lewis. Miss Congeniality was Ashlee Maddox.

The Mid-Western Regional American Queen Pageant took place on June 11, 2006, in St. Louis. The following women were crowned and will represent their states at the fourth annual National American Queen Pageant at the in Port St. Lucie, Fla., in August 2006: Lacie Hill -- Miss Teen Missouri; Regina Baker -- Miss Missouri; Talina Travica -- Ms. Missouri; Brooke Singletary -- Miss Oklahoma; Stefani Kerr -- Miss Teen Oklahoma.

Kelly Ann Edmond has been awarded the title of Ms. Pennsylvania Petite International. The pageant veteran and makeup artist will compete for the title of 2006 Ms. Petite International on Sept. 14 17 in Houston.

Erin McNaught, 24, of Surfers Paradise was crowned Miss Australia Universe on June 9, 2006. The first runner-up was Emma Newcombe, and the second runner-up was Leah Furhman.

Jessica Jordan, 21, was crowned Miss Bolivia Universe 2006 on June 8, 2006, in Santa Cruz. She competed as Senorita Beni. She will represent Bolivia in Miss Universe 2007. Ana Maria Ortiz, 18, was crowned Miss Bolivia World. She competed as Miss Beni. Pamela Justiniano, 18, was crowned Miss Bolivia International. She competed as Senorita Santa Cruz.

The Southern Regional American Queen Pageant took place at Oxford College on June 4, 2006. State Titleholders were crowned and will represent their states in their respective categories at the Fourth Annual National American Queen Pageant in August 2006. They are: Gina Hodges -- Miss Pre-Teen Georgia; Kayla Strawder -- Miss Teen Georgia; Francesca Jeter -- Miss Georgia; Tiffani Chapman -- Miss Teen South Carolina; Bobbi Bishop -- Miss South Carolina; Jessi Haskett -- Ms. South Carolina; Melissa Walsh -- Ms. North Carolina; Melissa Brown -- Mrs. Georgia; Terri Karney-Brown --Ms. Georgia.

Elizaveta Migatcheva, 17, of Rome was crowned Miss World Italy 2006 on June 3, 2006. She is of Russian origin and will represent Italy in Miss World 2006.

Melissa Brown was crowned Mrs. Georgia at the annual Mrs. Georgia American Queen Pageant on June 4, 2006. She will compete for the National American title in Florida in August 2006.

Edwige Madze Badakcu of Togo was crowned Miss World Cup 2006 on May 31, 2006. The first runner-up was Maria Garrido of Spain, and the second runner-up was Katty Lopez of Ecuador, the reigning Miss Ecuador, who will compete at Miss Universe 2006.

Following are the results of the 2006 National America Pageant: Tiny Miss National America -- Mimi Kaetsu; Junior Miss National America --Tara Nicole; Teen Miss National America -- Ashley Sylvester; Miss National America -- Sierra Howerton; Mrs. National America -- Melissa Bisson; Ms. National America -- Shawn Cunningham; Miss
National America Photogenic Winner -- Melissa Bisson.

The new Miss Angel Queens were crowned May 20, 2006. They include; Baby Miss -- Katie Lee, Tiny Miss -- Rachel White, Queen of Queens -- Hayley Goodson, Petite Miss -- Carson Mabe, Junior Miss -- Megan Tharp, Teen Miss -- Kimberly Prokopchuk, Miss -- Kenna Roberts, and Ms. -- Robyn Hill. They will be representing VOCAL Wiregrass Angel House in Dothan, Ala.

Sascha-Andrew Rose, who was Miss St. Lucia World 2004, has been crowned Miss St. Lucia Universe 2006. Tamalisa Jn Baptiste was crowned Miss St. Lucia World 2006. The runners-up, in order, were Stephanie Peters, Fiona Gross and Davina Louison.

Ivana Ergic was crowned Miss Croatia World 2006 on May 26, 2006. The first runner-up was Marina Parlov, and the second runner-up was Ândrea Atanasov.

Anna Nashandi was crowned Miss Namibia 2006 in Windhoek on May 20, 2006. She will represent the country at Miss Universe and Miss World. Laurencia Endjala was crowned First Princess, and Rebeka Munana was Second Princess. Lizane van Wyk was Miss Photogenic, and Defney Tshabalala was voted Miss Personality. Laurencia Endjala won Public's Choice honors.

Yvonne Würms, 20, has been crowned Miss Bern. She will compete for the title of Miss Switzerland 2006. The first runner-up was Melanie Burkhart, and the second runner-up was Fabienne Siegethaler.

Jasmin Roth, 20, has been crowned Miss Zurich. She will compete for Miss Switzerland 2006. The first runner-up was Evelyne Müller, and the second runner-up was Bernadette Ochsner.

Taylor Kilway has relinquished the title of Miss Teen Texas American Queen 2006 to first runner-up Desiree Gonzales. Ms. Gonzales will represent Texas in the Annual National American Queen Pageant in August 2006.

Jessey Wagner was crowned Baby Miss Marietta on May 20, 2006, in Marietta, Ga. Molly Forman was crowned Toddler Miss Marietta, and Kaitlyn Winters was crowned Teeny Miss Marietta. Rachel Wilson was crowned Tiny Miss Marietta, and Carli McCormack was crowned Little Miss Marietta. Chelsea Kemp was crowned Junior Miss Marietta, and Alexis Caldwell was crowned Teen Miss Marietta. Briana Jewett was crowned Miss Marietta, and Melissa Howard Brown was crowned Ms. Marietta.

Sondra Hardy, 50, of Mattapan, Mass., was the winner of the Ms. Woman Division in the New England Open State Pageant of the East Coast USA Pageant on May 7, 2006. She will compete in the national pageant in August in New Brunswick, N.J.

The results of the 2006 Miss Wisconsin Pre Teen Petite pageant are: Winner -- Amanda Veit, runner-up -- Megan Hribar. The Pre Teen pageant: Winner -- Emma Sadler, first runner-up -- Skylar Witte, second runner-up -- Keiryn Weiss. In The Junior Teenager pageant: Winner -- Devyn Gessler, first runner-up -- Heather Graham, runners-up -- Caralyn Bina and Caitlin Sennott. In the Senior division: Winner: Sami Jankins, first runner-up -- Sarah Jackson, runners-up -- Traci Baker and Scarlett Stone.

The America's Ultimate Queen National Pageant was held April 30, 2006. The national winners are: America's Ultimate Sweetheart -- Audrey Repp of Indiana; America's Ultimate Princess -- Seven Sassano of Illinois; America's Ultimate Preteen -- Skye-Marie Turpin of Indiana; America's Ultimate Teen -- Bethany Myers of Indiana; America's Ultimate Miss -- Stacey DeLuca of Illinois; America's Ultimate Woman -- Charity McHugh of Indiana. The Overall America's Ultimate Queen winner is Margaret Blackwell of Kentucky. Also crowned were America's Ultimate Supermodel, Michele Nunley of West Virginia, and America's Ultimate Ambassador, Terrie Nicely of Indiana.

Shari McEwan has been crowned Miss Antigua & Barbuda Universe. She will represent the small Caribbean nation at Miss Universe.