Photo feature: Bruce crowned Miss Vidalia 2016

Published 12:00 am Sunday, January 24, 2016

Ashton Bruce was overjoyed Saturday night after she realized she had won the 2016 Miss Vidalia title at the Vidalia Conference and Convention Center. Bruce waves as she walks downs the runway. The pageant was presented by the Vidalia Women’s Club.

Ashton Bruce was overjoyed Saturday night after she realized she had won the 2016 Miss Vidalia title at the Vidalia Conference and Convention Center. Bruce waves as she walks downs the runway. The pageant was presented by the Vidalia Women’s Club. (Ben Hillyer/The Natchez Democrat)

Bruce celebrates her win at the end of the pageant. (Ben Hillyer/The Natchez Democrat)

Bruce celebrates her win at the end of the pageant. (Ben Hillyer/The Natchez Democrat)

Bruce celebrates her win at the end of the pageant. (Ben Hillyer/The Natchez Democrat)

Bruce celebrates her win at the end of the pageant. (Ben Hillyer/The Natchez Democrat)

Bruce celebrates her win at the end of the pageant. (Ben Hillyer/The Natchez Democrat)

Bruce celebrates her win at the end of the pageant. (Ben Hillyer/The Natchez Democrat)