Benson shines to win Miss Peach Queen crown
Published 9:49 am Friday, June 27, 2025
Last year’s Chilton County Miss Peach Queen Lexie Deavers crowns the new Chilton County Miss Peach Queen Kourtney Benson on June 26. (MARY BOARDHEAD PHOTOGRAPHY | CONTRIBUTED)
The Miss Peach Queen court of third alternate Caysen Craig, left, first alternate Kayleigh Payton, Miss Peach Queen Kourtney Benson, second alternate Anna Lewellen, fourth alternate Mattie Whittle and Miss Congeniality Carlee Wright. (MARY BOARDHEAD PHOTOGRAPHY | CONTRIBUTED)
Kourtney Benson will now reign for a year as the Miss Peach Queen in Chilton County. (MARY BOARDHEAD PHOTOGRAPHY | CONTRIBUTED)
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By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor
Kourtney Benson claimed the Miss Peach Queen crown on the last night of the 2025 Chilton County Peach Pageants on June 26. Benson will now begin her reign serving the county’s peach farmers.
Benson was joined on the Miss Peach Queen court by first alternate Kayleigh Payton, second alternate Anna Lewellen, third alternate Caysen Craig and fourth alternate Mattie Whittle. Whittle was named the casual wear winner of the pageant, and Carlee Wright was named Miss Congeniality.
2025 Miss Peach Court
Miss Peach Queen — Kourtney Benson
1st Alternate — Kayleigh Payton
2nd Alternate — Anna Lewellen
3rd Alternate — Caysen Craig
4th Alternate & Casual Wear Winner — Mattie Whittle
Miss Congeniality — Carlee Wright
