Jamyia Jones crowned Miss Black & Gold 2025

Cleveland, MS (12/01/2025) — Contact: Nathan Duff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Email: nduff@deltastate.edu

Jamyia Jones crowned Miss Black & Gold 2025

CLEVELAND, Miss. - The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Omicron Psi Chapter at Delta State University is proud to announce that Jamyia Jones, a senior Psychology/Biology double major from Shelby, has been crowned Miss Black & Gold 2025.

The 22-year-old daughter of Renee Andrews and Kontral Jones, Jamyia is a distinguished student-scholar who exemplifies academic excellence and selfless service both on campus and in the community. A proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., she lives by the personal philosophy: "Everyone makes mistakes, but it is how you learn from them that shapes your growth as a person."

Known for approaching every day with purpose, grace, and resilience, Jamyia is deeply passionate about uplifting others and creating meaningful, lasting change through her leadership and service. Her mission is clear and inspiring: to leave every space and every person she encounters better than she found them.

Please join the entire Delta State University community in congratulating Miss Jamyia Jones on this well-earned honor!

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About Delta State University: Delta State University is a four-year public institution whose nearly 2,800 students come from most U.S. states and more than 45 countries. Acknowledging its beginning as a teacher's college, the University sustains excellence in teacher education while continuing to expand offerings in traditional as well as unique fields of study. Programs such as those available through the Delta Music Institute, the Commercial Aviation Department, and the Center for Interdisciplinary Geospatial Information highlight the University's commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the students it serves with world-leading, industry-acclaimed programs. Situated in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Delta State offers top-notch academic programs in business, arts, sciences, nursing, education, and more. DSU Athletics has won 14 national championships, 70 conference championships, and 37 regional titles.

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