Making memories at the
Fair
Rochell reflects on time as Miss Stephens County Free Fair Queen
BY TAMARA GREGOR
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Stephens County teen reached new heights after winning the title of 2025 Miss Stephens County Free Fair.
Rae’ kyn Rochell, 17, daughter of Josh and Kristy Rochell, has participated in the Free Fair since she was 2 years old.
The inaugural Stephens County Free Fair pageant began in 2003 with three contestants vying for Miss Stephens County Free Fair Queen, the next year, a Little Miss was added to the mix in 2004.
Two decades later, the 23rd pageant brought 18 young women to the stage from across the county to compete in five age divisions.
As a longstanding fair participant, Rochell has shown animals and entered her canned goods and art over the past 15 years. She’ s also
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