Mississippi Miss Hospitality crowned its newest representative, Chloe Grace Weeks

Chloe Grace Weeks of Winston County was crowned the 2024 Mississippi Miss Hospitality on Saturday during the competition at the Saenger Theater in downtown Hattiesburg.

She was one of 42 contestants throughout the state competing for the title. She was crowned by 2023 Miss Hospitality Abney Grace Pittman of Wayne County at the end of the program.

"I want to tell Mississippian’s stories and highlight things about the state that others may not know," Weeks said in a news release. "I am ready to start setting goals for doing that through my travels as the official ambassador and meeting new people."

The 21-year-old was selected following a week of competition, which included one-on-one and panel interviews, speeches, on-stage interviews and an evening gown event.

Weeks is a senior at Mississippi State University, where she is working on a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in medical humanities. At MSU, she is a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and serves on the DEI Team and Mental Health Board. Weeks is a member of MSU Fashion Board and Dresses of Hope. She serves as an ACCESS Peer Mentor.

Weeks, the daughter of Kevin and Twyla Weeks, plans to further her education by also earning a bachelor of science in nursing through UMMC’s accelerated BSN program.

Weeks will serve as the 75th Mississippi Miss Hospitality as a goodwill ambassador for economic development and tourism during her reign. She will participate in events throughout the state that highlight Mississippi’s tourism attractions and industries.

The runners up in the Mississippi contest are:

• Lillie Faith Childs, New Albany, 1st Alternate
• Anna Kate Ratcliffe, Gulfport, 2nd Alternate
• Stevee Kate Dixon, Hattiesburg, 3rd Alternate
• Haylee Westbrook, Raleigh, 4th Alternate

VisitHattiesburg contributed to this story.