Miss Kentucky, a business student who says pop stars may be getting too edgy for young people who see them as role models, now has a chance to be a role model herself — as the new Miss USA.
Tara Elizabeth Conner, 20, of Russell Springs, was crowned Miss USA on Friday night in Baltimore. The new titleholder will compete July 23 in the Miss Universe competition in Los Angeles.
"The stars were in my favor tonight," she said.
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Miss California, Tamiko Nash, 26, of Los Angeles was first runner-up. Miss Georgia, Lisa Wilson, 26, of Rome was second runner-up; Miss Ohio, Stacy Offenberger, 26, of Marietta was third runner-up.