Cosmo Deveaux, Emma Dorton Crowned A-State Homecoming King and Queen
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University crowned a new Homecoming King and Queen Saturday night during halftime of the Red Wolves vs. Georgia State football game.
Cosmo Deveaux of Nassau, The Bahamas, took home the title of king while Emma Dorton of Dexter, Mo., was crowned queen.
Eight-year-old Harris McDaniel, son of Von and Melissa McDaniel of Jonesboro, was Little Mister A-State. Five-year-old Nora Lorick, daughter of Jasmine and Corbin Lorick of Jonesboro, was Little Miss A-State.
Fellow Homecoming court members include: Chauncy Betts, Harrison Herget, Caleb Ramsey, JP Rowton, Cameron Argo, Denver Brooks, Kate Malone and Janarie Prince.
Deveaux was presented with a watch and Dorton was presented with a crown and bracelet. Sissy’s Log Cabin provided all gifts.
The king and queen were selected following candidate interviews and a vote by the student body during Homecoming week.
The A-State Alumni Association honored the 2026 Distinguished Alumni, Dr. Timothy D. Langford, Phillip T. Poston and Dr. Billy Don Tiner at a morning event and during halftime of the game. As part of the Homecoming festivities, the class of 1976 held their 50-year reunion at Cooper Alumni Center.
The night ended with an A-State victory. The Red Wolves beat Georgia State, 38-32, at Centennial Bank Stadium.
