A Vicksburg woman who is competing in the Mrs. America Pageant is part of an online contest for the pageant’s American’s Choice title.

Michelle Cole was crowned Mrs. Mississippi America in January. She is competing in the pageant, which kicks off Thursday and runs through April 14 in West Sulphur Springs, W.Va. This year’s contest features 51 contestants.

The top two vote-getters in the online America’s Choice poll will advance to semi-finalist status. As many as seven votes per day may be cast until Thursday. Winners will be announced April 14.

To vote, visit mrsamerica.com/voting.html.

Cole is a homemaker and the former owner of Crown to Heels. She is married to Josh Cole, and they have two children, McKenzie, 4, and Caden, 2.

The Mrs. America Pageant, in its 35th year, is for married women. Categories are interview, evening wear and swimsuit.