Anna Leah Jolly was crowned Miss Mississippi on Saturday, June 14. How she went from a Ukrainian orphanage to the pageant winner is compelling.

Jolly was adopted from Ukraine at the age of 12 and started ballet as a way to communicate and find her peace. She is very ...

Anna Leah Jolly, originally from Ukraine, was crowned Miss Mississippi. Jolly, who was adopted at age 12, is the first Miss Mississippi born outside of North America.

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Anna Leah Jolly, Miss Capital City, was crowned the 92nd Miss Mississippi on Saturday, June 14. 2025 was Jolly’s second time competing. In 2024, she placed in the Top 5.

Anna Leah Jolly, originally from Ukraine, was crowned Miss Mississippi. Jolly, who was adopted at age 12, is the first Miss Mississippi born outside of North America.

Dreams really can come true. Just ask the newly crowned Miss Mississippi Anna Leah Jolly. Just 12 years ago, she was an ...