Miss Alabama 2026: 4 women take preliminary wins on Thursday in talent, evening gown
Alana Price and Hannah Adams tied in the talent preliminary on Thursday. Hailey Adams and Mikella Anderson tied for evening gown.
Mason Reed 
The Miss Alabama 2026 competition is officially in full swing at Samford University’s Wright Center, with contestants narrowing down the field ahead of Saturday’s high-stakes finale.
Thursday Preliminary Results
Thursday’s session saw four talented women rise to the top of the leaderboard. In the talent category, Alana Price (Miss Samford University) and Hannah Adams (Miss Shelby County) walked away tied for the best score. Price, a 21-year-old biology major from Sylacauga, impressed judges with her piano rendition of “Malaguena.” Meanwhile, 22-year-old Hannah Adams, a marketing MBA student from Birmingham, dazzled with a jazz ballet performance to “Get Lost.”
The evening gown competition also resulted in a tie, with Hailey Adams (Miss University of Alabama) and Mikella Anderson (Miss Lake Guntersville) capturing top honors. Hailey Adams, a 20-year-old public relations student from Birmingham, is the sister of Hannah Adams, making it a banner night for the family. Mikella Anderson, 22, represented Prattville and currently studies business management at Auburn University.
Road to the Crown
With 45 women competing for the title, scholarships, and a spot at the Miss America pageant, the competition remains fierce. Throughout the week, participants are evaluated on talent, evening wear, health and fitness, and interviews.
Fans looking to support their favorite contestant can cast their votes in the People’s Choice competition. Voting is open online at $1 per vote, with the winner securing a coveted spot among Saturday’s top 13 finalists.
A Look Back at Wednesday
The Wednesday preliminary session set the stage for the week, with Mikella Anderson and Chloe Yates (Miss Gardendale Magnolia) tying for the talent win. Ruby Tilghman (Miss Birmingham) took top marks in the evening wear category.
Event Details
The final night of the competition is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, at 7 p.m., where Miss Alabama 2025 Emma Terry will crown her successor. Tickets for the remaining events are available for purchase online. For additional information, visit the Miss Alabama website or call 205-871-6276.
