Doorkeeper July 2025

ARKANSAS STATE PRESIDENT: Michael Stevens STATE REPORTER: Rosemary Stevens

CONGRATULATIONS TO ARKANSAS NEW QUEEN FOR 2025-26

The State of Arkansas would like to give a special congratulations to our very own, Mrs. Louise Bracey, for being crowned 1 st place winner as Queen for the Southern Region Gladys-Boyd Slay Queen and King Contest at the 66 th Southern Region Ushers Associations Conference held in Jackson, Mississippi, April 10-13, 2025. A Delegate from each state within the region was represented. The theme was 70 ’s, 80 ’s & 90 ’s . The sub-titles for the contest were Disco Kings & Neon Queens . Everyone was dressed in their era. It was full of great fellowship, laughter and fun. As you can see, we had a blast from the past with good times! The keynote speaker for the session was the host, Pastor Rev. John A. Blunt of Paige Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Utica, Mississippi, and special guests from the Western and Central Region.

SR Queen/King Coordinator Rosemary Stevens

National President Dr. Pates & Host Pastor & 1 st Lady Mrs. & Rev. John A. Blunt

A Blast from the past: Southern Region Young Adults “Representing”

National President Dr. Linda Pates & South Region Director Rev. Dr. Travis Harden

Helen B. Hornbuckle Doorkeeper