She won the Miss Mississippi USA 2006 title in late 2005. This was the first time she had competed for the title, and she was crowned by outgoing titleholder Jennifer Adcock. As Miss Mississippi USA, King was a representative of Premier Pageants.
King graduated from Lawrence County High School in 2004 and later pursued a degree in Business Administration from Copiah Lincoln Community College. She is currently a manager and salesperson at a bridal and formal shop in Brookhaven, Mississippi. She was a member of her graduating classes Hall of Fame. Her interests and hobbies include sketching, swimming and model.
After passing on her crown to Jalin Wood in November, King was married to T.J. Johnson on December 22, 2006.