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Iberville Native Crowned Miss Louisiana 2026
22 Jul
Summary
- Shelby Bordelon is the first Miss Louisiana from Iberville Parish.
- She won the fitness and evening gown preliminaries.
- Bordelon founded Claire's Promise to raise awareness about drunk driving.
A historic moment unfolded as Shelby Bordelon was crowned Miss Louisiana 2026, marking the first time a contestant from Iberville Parish has claimed the title. The competition took place at the W.L. "Jack" Theater in Monroe.
Bordelon's journey to the crown included victories in the talent, fitness, and evening gown categories. She will now represent Louisiana at the Miss America pageant scheduled for Sunday, September 6, 2026, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Beyond her pageant success, Bordelon is the founder of Claire's Promise, a nonprofit organization. This initiative was established in memory of Claire Zeller and aims to increase awareness of the consequences of drunk driving and provide support for survivors.
