Miss Arkansas USA 2023 is Mackenzie Hinderberger
Miss Farmington, Mackenzie Hinderberger, was crowned Miss Arkansas USA 2023 in a state competition held on Sunday, April 30 at the ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith. The 24-year-old former Miss Arkansas Teen USA from Fayetteville is a graduate of the University of Arkansas, a 3rd Grade teacher, and a dance coach. After Miss Teen USA 2018, Mackenzie persistently joined the Miss Arkansas USA pageant three times before finally winning the title. She was a semifinalist in 2020, second runner-up in 2021, and first runner-up in 2022. "It is such an honor and privilege to wear this state across my chest. Longer post to come but right now, all glory to God. His timing is ALWAYS perfect," she wrote in a statement on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mackenzie Hinderberger (@mackenzie_elizabeth_) Mackenzie now succeeds last year's winner Rylie Wagner and will prepare to represent the state of Arkansas at Miss USA