A few weeks ago, 24-year-old Jamie Langley was thinking toward her upcoming senior year at Jacksonville State University (JSU). But her plans changed on June 9 when she was crowned the new Miss Alabama in Samford University’s Wright Center.
Instead of being at JSU this academic year, Langley will spend her time traveling and speaking about her platforms as well as preparing for the Miss America competition in January.
Langley has already received strong support from her church community since her recent win.
"I got so many phone calls and letters and notes from people in my church," said Langley, a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Roanoke, in Randolph Baptist Association. "It’s been incredible, and I have felt very loved."
Richard Richie, pastor of Trinity Baptist, said, "As you meet her, she is just beaming with the love of Christ.
"She is always smiling, and she has a beautiful voice that God has used in a mighty way," he said. "I’ve been very impressed with how God has anointed and used her singing ability as a way to share her faith."
As she serves as Miss Alabama this year, Langley says she wants her main ministry to be singing.
"I love being involved in my church choir," Langley said. "That’s the way I participate most in church."
Her singing goes beyond her church, though. She and her parents, along with friend Tyson Hall, make up a gospel group called "Langleys." Together the group travels to different churches to sing.
"Singing is actually what sparked my interest in the Miss America program, since they have a talent portion," said Langley.
In addition to singing, Langley will spend the upcoming year promoting the Children’s Miracle Network — the Miss Alabama platform — as well as her personal platform, called "Cardiac Care From The Heart."
Inspiration for choosing her personal platform came from her father, who was a heart patient himself. "Cardiac Care From The Heart" promotes and supports maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle.
JSU has been flexible and supportive of Langley. Next year, when she returns to school to complete her communications major and music minor, much of her tuition will be covered by JSU because of the scholarships she received from the Miss Alabama scholarship program.
Langley is excited and optimistic about her reign as Miss Alabama and wants to take advantage of her new title and the opportunities it brings.
"I want people to recognize me as a person who has the heart of a servant. That’s why God gives us opportunities, to use us as vessels," Langley said. "I want to be viewed as a servant of God, and I hope I can use my role as Miss Alabama to help serve others."
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