Miss Northwestern Oklahoma State University 2023 Emily Smith, Holdenville senior majoring in vocal music education, will represent the university and northwest Oklahoma in the 2023 Miss Oklahoma competition June 6-10 at the River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa.

Joining Smith at the competition will be Northwestern Star Tierney Jade "TJ" Crissup and Miss Northwestern's Teen 2023 Tristyn Burgess.

Forty women from across the state will compete in talent, on-stage question/health and fitness, evening gown and a private interview highlighting the community service initiative they will represent thro...