Abbie Stockard, Miss Alabama, wins [Video]

Video above: Learn about Miss AmericaAbbie Stockard, a Vestavia Hills native and Auburn Tiger, was crowned as the new Miss America Sunday at the legendary pageant in Orlando.Stockard led a field of 10 finalists. Four of the runners up are also from the South. 1st Runner Up was Miss Texas, 2nd Runner Up Miss Tennessee, 3rd Runner Up Miss Florida, and 4th Runner Up Miss Ohio.Stockard was busy during the week, completing her interview and all phases of preliminary competition. On Wednesday, she received the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Leadership Award. This recognized several contestants for their efforts to advocate for heart health in women.>> A MOMENT OF JOY: News We LoveThough Stockard learned she’d be going to Miss America less than a year ago, she’s been working toward this dream for much longer.”For the past three years of being involved in this organization, I haven’t been …