Although Stockard grew up in Vestavia Hills and has plenty of praise for her hometown, the “loveliest village on the Plains” is her second home. READ: Miss Alabama 2024 Abbie Stockard ...

Shoemaker also touted the Miss Alabama Organization as a springboard for teens ... Katherine Grigsby was second runner-up, taking third place. Madelyn Grace Rasco was third runner-up (fourth place).

Half is about all most would suggest Alabama has. When Florida was upset at Georgia, Coach Nate Oats' Crimson Tide moved alone into second place in the Southeastern Conference basketball standings.