Miss America Confronted Family Pain With Pageant

Tomorrow night live on ABC, we will mark the 91st anniversary of an American icon as we continue our beloved tradition of crowning the next Miss America. At the risk of sounding like a diplomat, all of our contestants are

Asheville's Maria Beale Fletcher became a celebrity after being crowned Miss America 50 years ago. / Special to the Citizen-Times Asheville's Maria Beale Fletcher was crowned Miss America in 1962. The pageant returns tonight on ABC and WLOS/Channel 13.

Laura Kaeppeler, representing the state of Wisconsin, was crowned Miss America Saturday night at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kaeppeler, 23, beat out 53 other contestants and takes over

Laura Kaeppeler, representing the state of Wisconsin, was crowned Miss America Saturday night at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kaeppeler, 23, beat out 53 other contestants and takes over

Bowling Green was represented by Kentucky's Ann Blair Thornton in the Miss America beauty pageant. Friends and fans are gathered this evening in hopes of catching a glimpse of Thornton winning the national title. We caught up with a special party where