Book Review: Sister Sinner By Claire Hoffman,
2026
Liberty University
Book Review: Sister Sinner By Claire Hoffman, Shawn Smith
Bound Away: The Liberty Journal of History
Claire Hoffman’s *Sister Sinner: The Miraculous Life and Mysterious Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson* (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2025) offers a very balanced and engaging look at one of the most influential yet controversial figures in early twentieth-century American Christianity. Blending meticulous scholarship with narrative flair, Hoffman explores McPherson’s rise from obscure evangelist to international celebrity, her pioneering use of radio, and her complex role in shaping Pentecostalism and popular culture. Avoiding sensationalism, Hoffman examines McPherson’s triumphs, contradictions, and mysterious disappearance with nuance and respect, resulting in a balanced yet compelling and well contextualized biography.
Vandiver Crowned Miss Una,
2026
University of North Alabama
Vandiver Crowned Miss Una, Lisa Myers
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Sarah Vandiver crowned Miss UNA 2004.
*Article from The Flor-Ala*
The Crown Affair,
2026
University of North Alabama
The Crown Affair, The Flor-Ala
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Miss UNA 2001, Bridgett Helms, crowns Miss UNA 2002, Elishaba Graben.
Phil Campbell Native Wins Miss Una,
2026
University of North Alabama
Phil Campbell Native Wins Miss Una, Franklin County Times Staff Reports
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Miss UNA 2003 Jamie Hutcheson.
Lifelong Dream Comes True For Miss Una,
2026
University of North Alabama
Lifelong Dream Comes True For Miss Una, Ty West
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Miss UNA 2005 Mallory Wooten has dreamed of participating in the Miss Alabama pageant since she was a little girl-now she gets the chance.
*Article from The TimesDaily*
Helms Captures Crown At Miss Una Pageant Friday,
2026
University of North Alabama
Helms Captures Crown At Miss Una Pageant Friday, Staff Reports
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Bridgett Helms crowned Miss UNA 2001.
*Source of Article unknown*
Bobo Crowned Miss Una 1997,
2026
University of North Alabama
Bobo Crowned Miss Una 1997, Jennifer Wright
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Rachel Bobo crowned Miss UNA 1997 by Miss UNA 1996, Laura Parker.
*Article from The Flor-Ala*
Hargett Chosen Miss Alabama First Alternate,
2026
University of North Alabama
Hargett Chosen Miss Alabama First Alternate, Stephen Moore
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Miss UNA 1998 Melanie Hargett chosen as first alternate for Miss Alabama Pageant.
*Article from Red Bay News*
Hutcheson To Compete For Miss Alabama,
2026
University of North Alabama
Hutcheson To Compete For Miss Alabama, Patricia Thorpe
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Getting ready to participate in Miss Alabama 2003.
*Article from The Franklin County Times*
Book 'Em,
2026
University of North Alabama
Book 'Em, Jim Hannon/Staff
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Miss UNA 1996 Laura Parker reads to children at the Handy Recreation Center.
*Article from The TimesDaily*
Quest For The Crown,
2026
University of North Alabama
Quest For The Crown, Shannon Heupel
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Miss UNA 1998 Melanie Hargett to compete in Miss Alabama Pageant.
*Article from Franklin County Times*
Senior Wins Miss Una 2017,
2026
University of North Alabama
Senior Wins Miss Una 2017, Hannah Zimmer
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Victoria Roose is crowned Miss UNA 2017 by Miss UNA 2016, Jocelyn Barnes.
*Article from The Flor-Ala*
Williams Selected Winner At Una,
2026
University of North Alabama
Williams Selected Winner At Una, Robert Palmer
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Kimberly Williams crowned Miss UNA 1999.
*Article from The TimesDaily*
Nix Crowned Miss Una,
2026
University of North Alabama
Nix Crowned Miss Una, Andy Hutto/Una Student Photographer
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Miss UNA 2005 Mallory Wooten crowns the new Miss UNA, Nicole Nix.
*Article from The Franklin County Times*
Here They Go...To Miss Alabama...,
2026
University of North Alabama
Here They Go...To Miss Alabama..., Franklin County Times
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Miss UNA 2006 Nicole Nix, along with Miss Hamilton and Miss Northern Highlands enjoy a reception to wish them well at the Miss Alabama pageant.
Phil Campbell's Graben Crowned 2002 Miss Una,
2026
University of North Alabama
Phil Campbell's Graben Crowned 2002 Miss Una, Franklin County Times
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Miss 2002 Elishaba Graben.
Parker Wears Two Crowns,
2026
University of North Alabama
Parker Wears Two Crowns, Ralonda Boddie
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Miss UNA 1996 Laura Parker also was named UNA Homecoming Queen.
*Article from The Flor-Ala*
Best Friends,
2026
University of North Alabama
Best Friends, Jim Hannon/Staff
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Kicking off National Pet Week with Miss UNA 1985, Alyssa Ashley, and her dog.
Freshman Wins Miss Una Title,
2026
University of North Alabama
Cissy Ashley Commended By Alabama Legislature,
2026
University of North Alabama
Cissy Ashley Commended By Alabama Legislature, East Lauderdale News
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Miss UNA 1985 commended by the Alabama Legislature for her outstanding accomplishments.
