Newton County Miss Hospitality

06/16/2026

Day 6 of the Miss Hospitality Social Media Challenge - Little Miss Introduction 👸

When I was crowned Newton County Miss Hospitality I knew exactly who I wanted to be my little Miss Hospitality. Ruby and I have shared so many wonderful memories and I can’t wait to share this experience with her! She is so kind, smart, and fun!

Swipe through to learn more about our amazing Newton County Little Miss Hospitality!

06/12/2026

ONE MONTH AWAY!!

We’re only one month away from the Miss Hospitality Competition and I could not be more excited! I can’t wait to represent Newton County on the Miss Hospitality Stage!

06/11/2026

Day 4 of the Miss Hospitality Social Media Challenge- What’s something you’ve enjoyed as a local titleholder?

It is so hard to pick just one thing I have enjoyed as a local titleholder but one of my favorites has been the connections I have made. Not only have I made so many new connections and friendships but strengthen the relationships within my community!

I have loved making these connections and pouring into my community that has poured so much love and support into me!

06/08/2026

Day 3 of the Social Media Challenge — Local Crowning 👑

I’m still not over this day! Being crowned Newton County Miss Hospitality was such a special moment and one I will forever be grateful for. It made the moment even more meaningful because I was crowned by my big sister, McKinley Gregory, who served as Newton County Miss Hospitality 2025 and first introduced me to this amazing program.

Since my crowning, this experience has brought me so many sweet memories, new friendships, and opportunities. I’m beyond thankful for all of the love and support I’ve received, and I’m so proud to represent the community that means so much to me!

Swipe to the end to see a full circle moment - from attending my sister’s crowning to her crowning me as Newton County Miss Hospitality!

06/06/2026

Today Ruby and I had such a fun time at Decatur Day’s Broad Street Bash! We loved getting to walk around downtown, see so many familiar faces, check out the classic cars, and visit all of the amazing local vendors and booths. It was so nice seeing our community come together for such a fun day, and we had the best time. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make today happen!

06/04/2026

The official Miss Hospitality headshots are here and I am so excited!

A huge thank you to Alexis Carter Studios for these beautiful headshots and for making this experience so special!

NEWTON COUNTY: Mary Lee Gregory​

06/01/2026

Hi everyone my name is Mary Lee Gregory and today is the first day of the Miss Hospitality Social Media Challenge!

Today’s theme is “Get to Know Me” and I’m so excited to share a little more about myself with all of you! I could not be more grateful for the opportunity to serve as Newton County’s Miss Hospitality and please follow along while I not only share more about myself but the wonderful place I call home!

Your support throughout this journey means so much to me! Be sure to like, comment, and share along the way because engagement plays a huge role in the Miss Hospitality Social Media Challenge and helps contestants earn the opportunity for the social media scholarship!

05/31/2026

Miss Hospitality Orientation ✅

Yesterday was an absolute dream attending the Miss Hospitality Orientation and getting to meet the other amazing Miss Hospitality representatives from around the state! I am beyond grateful and excited for this opportunity and I can’t wait to hit the stage with 43 new friends this July!

05/03/2026

I was so honored to attend the 3rd Annual Marquise “Doda” Poole Scholarship Gala! It was such a special night celebrating the life of Doda and the scholarship recipients! It such a beautiful reminder of the love, strength, and impact one life can have on an entire community. I am so grateful to have been a part of such a special night 💜

04/24/2026

Congratulations to 2026 Newton County Miss Hospitality, Mary Lee, for signing with East Central Community College as a Centralette!