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Miss Oklahoma USA’s Hometown Triumph | Joplin News
AnnaMaria Thomas, the first Miss Oklahoma USA from Miami, Oklahoma—and the first married woman to win the crown—is set to compete in the Miss USA Pageant next Thursday, with her whole hometown cheering her on. After a heartfelt sendoff that included school visits and a roaring pep rally at her old high school, AnnaMaria is overwhelmed by gratitude and ready to represent not just herself, but her entire community on the national stage. The town’s pride, including police and fire escorts, underscores just how deeply she’s rooted in her roots. Everyone’s watching—will she bring home the crown?…
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