The Christmas Belles are, from left, Camille Procell, Senior at St. Mary High School; Ava Wren, Senior at St. Mary High School; Daija Hampton, Senior at Natchitoches Central High School; Charity Marshall, Senior at Natchitoches Central High School; Carlie Spears, Senior at Lakeview High School; and Summer Rushing, Senior at St. Mary High School.

The Christmas Belles are, from left, Camille Procell, Senior at St. Mary High School; Ava Wren, Senior at St. Mary High School; Daija Hampton, Senior at Natchitoches Central High School; Charity Marshall, Senior at Natchitoches Central High School; Carlie Spears, Senior at Lakeview High School; and Summer Rushing, Senior at St. Mary High School.

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Miss Merry Christmas

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

The 70th Miss Merry Christmas was crowned and the 2026 Natchitoches Christmas Belles were announced Sunday, Sept. 20. Eighteen young women competed for the title of Miss Merry Christmas and the distinction of being chosen as a Christmas Belle.Kamryn Dawson was crowned Miss Merry Christmas 2026.
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