Emelia Maddox is Magee’s 2026 Little Miss Hospitality, an honor recognizing young representatives who exemplify community spirit, character, and enthusiasm. Emelia is the daughter of Lee and Kim Maddox and is a second-grade student at Simpson Academy. She is actively involved in a variety of activities she enjoys, including dance, piano, tennis, baking, and singing in the adult choir at Goodwater Baptist Church on Sunday mornings.
She was crowned by the current Miss Hospitality, Avery Vanderford.
As Little Miss Hospitality, Emelia will serve as a young ambassador for the City of Magee and will represent the community at the state competition on July 17–18 at the historic Saenger Theater in downtown Hattiesburg.
