MONROE, La. - Shelby Bordelon was crowned Miss Louisiana 2026 on Saturday, emerging victorious from a field of 30 contestants competing for scholarships and the opportunity to represent the state on the national stage.

MONROE, La. — Miss Louisiana Week is underway in Monroe, where 30 young women are competing for a share of $69,000 in college scholarships and the title of Miss Louisiana 2026, with preliminary rounds set for Thursday and Friday ahead of Saturday’s live finale.