Maria Celeste Shepherd, 20, was crowned the fourth Miss Country Sunshine in the annual event held recently at Warren County High School. She is the daughter of Darlene and Richard Shepherd. She attends Lee University and sang for her talent.Court members include: MerylAnne Dexter, daughter of Vanessa and Neal Dexter, first runner-up; Meribeth Holt, daughter of Glenda and Arnold Holt, second runner-up; Melanie Grace Rush, daughter of Susan and Greg Rush, third runner-up; and Jessica Daniel, daughter of Phyllis and Kenny Daniel, fourth runner-up.
Miss Country Sunshine 2012