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Melanie's First Newsletter
Well queen, I did it. My back may be big, but so is my crown. I am truly honored to have the opportunity to share my love and passion for Miss Gay Arkansas America as the titleholder. ​ This month, I want to take a moment to remember someone who not only impacted my journey to MGAR but my career in drag as a whole, and that person is Norman Jones. ​ I met Norman around August 2015 when I first started performing. He came up to me and said something like, “At least you pad for
Melanie Masters
Nov 14 min read
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Coppa's Final Newsletter
"Heyyy LeMay" here... "Seasons Change" Ecclesiastes 3:1 "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven"....
Coppa LeMay
Aug 313 min read
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Coppa's August Newsletter
"Heyyy LeMay" here .... Congratulations to our final two qualifying competitors, Larissa Lord-Dickerson, the newly crowned Miss Gay...
Coppa LeMay
Jul 313 min read
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Coppa's July Newsletter
Since returning from NWA PRIDE in Fayetteville, as I reflect on the weekend's events all I can say is  "Incredible Journey" . This was...
Coppa LeMay
Jun 303 min read
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Coppa's June Newsletter
"HEYYY LEMAY" here! Well, preliminary season is quickly approaching the final round. We're almost to the "Anchor Leg" of the race with 14...
Coppa LeMay
May 312 min read
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Coppa's May Newsletter
"Hey LeMay" here... "April Showers Bring May Flowers" as preliminary pageants are blossoming all over our state. Please review the...
Coppa LeMay
Apr 302 min read
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Coppa's April Newsletter
“Hey LeMay" here... Congratulations Sasha Harrison, Miss Gay Southern 2025, and Violet Nightshade Galore, 1st Alternate, who are both on...
Coppa LeMay
Mar 312 min read
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Coppa's March Newsletter
"Heyyy LeMay" here... Calling All Competitors: Come One, Come All! Â It's finally here--competition season is less than a month away. A...
Coppa LeMay
Mar 12 min read
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Coppa's February Newsletter
"Heyyy LeMay" here..... Congratulations to Our New Symbol of Excellence, Ivy Dripp, Miss Gay America 2025! It was truly an honor to...
Coppa LeMay
Jan 312 min read
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Coppa's January Newsletter
"Heyyy LeMay" here.... Happy New Year! It's almost time! With Miss Gay America and Miss Gay Femme America Pageants right around the...
Coppa LeMay
Dec 31, 20242 min read
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Coppa's December Newsletter
Heyyy LeMay" here.... Happy Holidays to Everyone! Â We are now officially into the holiday season. While this has certainly been an...
Coppa LeMay
Dec 1, 20241 min read
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Coppa's November Newsletter
Hey, LeMay" here....   Well, we’re almost a month into my reign and we literally hit the ground running. My first official appearance...
Coppa LeMay
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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"Hey LeMay" ... Coppa's 1st Newsletter
A welcome letter from the newly crowned Miss Gay Arkansas America 2024
Coppa LeMay
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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Vanessa's Final Newsletter
The final edition of Vanessa's Reading Raynebow
Vanessa Rayne
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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Vanessa's July Newsletter
The month of June was cram packed with many incredible events and shows. Kicking it all off was the 1st SoMa Pride in North Little Rock;...
Vanessa Rayne
Jun 30, 20244 min read
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Vanessa's June Newsletter
In a blink and a flash, the 2024 preliminary season is over, and the 2024 Miss Gay Arkansas America Class is complete! As I sit and...
Vanessa Rayne
May 31, 20243 min read
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Vanessa's May Newsletter
Arkansas, how are we doing?! I feel like it has been too long, and I have so much to share with you all. After some time off,...
Vanessa Rayne
Apr 30, 20244 min read
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Vanessa's March Newsletter
February has been filled with an outpouring of love from all over Arkansas, and in spite of being the shortest month it’s been packed...
Vanessa Rayne
Mar 1, 20244 min read
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Vanessa's February Newsletter
Happy New Year Arkansas! As 2024 is in full swing there are many exciting things to share with you. I left you hanging after December’s...
Vanessa Rayne
Feb 1, 20244 min read
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Vanessa's December Newsletter
Happy Holidays everyone! I hope that each of you had a terrific Thanksgiving. As we are now in December there is so much to do, and we...
Vanessa Rayne
Dec 1, 20233 min read
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