Whitestone McCallum, 51, is pictured in a photo with Stockard at the Miss America competition, and both women are wearing big smiles. “Mrs. Heather, you are amazing!! Thank you,” Stockard said ...

Who are the judges this year? Judges for the Miss America finals include Heather Whitestone McCallum, an Alabama native who was named Miss America 1995. She won the national pageant in September ...

Alabama has won four Miss America titles: Abbie Stockard in 2025, Diedre Downs in 2005, Heather Whitestone (the first deaf woman to win the Miss America crown) in 1995 and Yolande Betbeze in 1951.

Gabi Butler, acclaimed cheerleader and star of Netflix's Cheer. Heather Whitestone, Miss America 1995 and advocate for disability inclusion. Returning as hosts for this year's event are Terrence J ...

Judges for the final night of completion included Olympian Carl Lewis, Miss America 1995 Heather Whitestone McCallum, Retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Stacy D. Harris, Miss America 1985 ...

Heather Whitestone McCallum, Miss America 1995, made sure to congratulate Birmingham’s Abbie Stockard this week after her win as Miss America 2025. Both women are Alabama natives, and both ...

(WSFA) - Miss Alabama Abbie Stockard was crowned Miss America at the pageant’s ... The others include 2005′s Deidre Downs, 1995′s Heather Whitestone, who held the distinction of being ...