State Senator claims Politically Correct Watermelon Eating contest

HOPE – State Senator Steve Crowell won the Politically Correct Watermelon Eating Contest Saturday at the 48th annual Hope Watermelon Festival. Candidate for state representative Dolly Henley came in second and County Treasurer Karen Smith placed third. The contest was hosted by UAHT at the Hebrews 11:1 stage.  On hand to watch was former vice mayor of Hope David Johnson. All photos by Eric Mclaurin