On Saturday, October 5th, the Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame held their 15th annual induction banquet at the Family Life Center of the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro. 

The gala event that began at 5:00 pm with a social hour followed by dinner and the presentation program featuring speeches by the inductees Shane Holder, Ladell Farley, Ricky Johnson, Rickey McBride, Pamela Johnson McConnell and Jared Stevenson.

Also being recognized by the JPSHOF board was Meritorious Service Award winner Wilda Smith (shown on right) and the 2023-24 male and female athlete of the year from the three local high schools. 

High School Athlete of the Year

Jonesboro-Hodge High School: Ciara Gray, DeMarious Burns
Quitman High School: Cali Deal, Logan Ponder
Weston High School: Lexie Millien, Tait Henderson