Lake Martin is a popular destination for individuals of all walks of life: movie producers, influencers, college football coaches – and now Miss America.
Abbie Stockard, 22, was featured as a cover model for Lake magazine’s 2025 Swimsuit and Lifestyle edition, holding the title of Miss Alabama at presstime. In an in-depth interview with Stockard last December, she expressed her excitement at taking pageantry to the next level.
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