Five have been selected for enshrinement in the Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame (JPSHOF) as the Class of 2026, with one more to receive a Meritorious Service Award. The Induction Banquet will be held on October 1st in the Family Life Center of the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Ticket pricing and reservation information will be announced soon. 

Being chosen to join the existing 82 members of the JPSHOF are former Jonesboro-Hodge High School athletes Steve Treadway, Cynthia Loyd Stampley, and Lowell Mize, along with former JHHS football coach Joey Pender and Shelby Green of Quitman High School. Also being recognized for a special Meritorious Service Award is former Rundell Junior High School Coach and Athletic Director Bill DeCou. 

About the JPSHOF

The Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame was created from the vision of Mr. Henry Kimp as a venue to recognize athletes, coaches, and administrators who have made a significant impact on the Jackson Parish school system’s sports programs.

In 2008, the first meeting of a loosely formed board of Henry Kimp, Bobby Culpepper, Leslie Thompson, Nathaniel Belton, and Raymond Jeffress was held, leading to John Garlington, Bob Hopkins, Jo Ann Jackson-Buckner, Dr. Arnold Kilpatrick, and Edgar Walker being the first class to be enshrined one year later.  

JPHOF Seeking New Location

The JPSHOF is currently closed to visitation at the Jackson Parish Recreation Department Sports Complex and is seeking a new permanent location. JPSHOF Committee President Harrell Bond and/or Secretary/Treasurer Wilda Smith would be pleased to speak to persons interested in helping the JPSHOF secure a new location. Calls can be made to (318)243-5266 or (318) 426-6511.