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Who will be Queen Cotton LXXII

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Two young ladies are vying for the honor of being named Queen Cotton LXXII. The two hopefuls are Ashley Gorrell (left) and Taylyn Lacombe (right). Gorrell is sponsored by the Port Barre Lions Club, and Lacombe is sponsored by the Louisiana Tournoi Association.
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