SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

James Bryan Harrell

James Bryan Harrell writes about Mississippi sports and culture for Magnolia Tribune. JB is a native of West Point and is a senior at Vanderbilt University, where he is majoring in communications.

Culture | James Bryan Harrell •

October 8, 2023

Ole Miss and MSU manage wins, Southern Miss falls to Old Dominion

A look at Saturday's games and the week ahead for the Rebels, Bulldogs, and Golden Eagles.

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September 24, 2023

Tough day on gridiron as Rebels, Dawgs & Eagles all fall

The Rebels, Bulldogs, and Golden Eagles all faced disappointing losses on Saturday, with serious questions lingering as they head deeper into conference play.

Culture | James Bryan Harrell •

September 17, 2023

Southern Miss offense sputters against Tulane

Southern Miss suffered a tough loss against rival Tulane on Saturday, falling 21-3 in a game that saw few signs of offensive life.

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September 17, 2023

Ole Miss cruises over Georgia Tech, Crimson Tide on horizon

The Ole Miss Rebels defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 48-23 to remain undefeated as they head into Tuscaloosa for showdown with Alabama Crimson Tide.

Sports | James Bryan Harrell •

August 17, 2023

Three Mississippi college football players named to Top 100 list

Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins, Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers, and Southern Miss running back Frank Gore Jr. were named Top 100 college players by ESPN ahead of the 2023 season.

Sports | James Bryan Harrell •

August 15, 2023

Micheal Oher, inspiration for “Blind Side” movie, alleges story was fake; sues Tuohy family

On Monday, former Ole Miss and NFL star Micheal Oher filed a petition to end a conservatorship he has been under, claiming that the feel-good story of his adoption that inspired the Oscar winning film “The Blind Side” was a lie.

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August 11, 2023

Mississippi standouts earn recognition on NFL’s Top 100 Players List for 2023

Six Magnolia State products find their name on the NFL’s preseason list for the best 100 players currently in the league.

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August 4, 2023

Ole Miss unveils Manning Center renovations ahead of 2023 football season

The $45 million plus renovation of the Ole Miss Manning Center comes complete with new and expanded locker rooms, a barber shop, hydro tanks, plunge pools, a player’s lounge, a counseling space for both mental health and nutritional needs, and more.

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August 3, 2023

Mississippians in the Majors: Hunter Renfroe

Los Angeles Angels Outfielder Hunter Renfroe is one of the top MLB players to come out of Mississippi and has been for a while now.

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August 2, 2023

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame inducts 8 new members

Last week, eight of Mississippi’s greatest sports figures were honored by being inducted into the state’s Hall of Fame

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July 28, 2023

New Mississippi High School football classifications hit the gridiron

As the high school football season gets underway next month, MHSAA is hoping the addition of a 7A classification will create more competitive balance among its member schools while kickstarting a greater interest in high school sports.

Sports | James Bryan Harrell •

July 26, 2023

What we learned from Southern Miss at 2023 Sun Belt Media Days

Head Coach Will Hall credits the culture of continuity in Hattiesburg for the turnaround happening at Southern Miss. Hopes are high from the Golden Eagles in 2023.

News

News | Frank Corder •

February 4, 2025

Mississippi tax collections rebound in January

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 4, 2025

Study committee to examine wind turbines’ impact on Mississippi agriculture gains Senate committee approval

News | Jeremy Pittari •

February 4, 2025

Mississippi House again sends mobile sports betting legislation to Senate

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

February 3, 2025

Southeastern Timber Products announces $123 million expansion in Ackerman

Business | Lynne Jeter •

January 29, 2025

Ad5 takes off where ‘Godwin’ dropped the ball

Business | Frank Corder •

January 28, 2025

Yancey Engineered Solutions bringing generator enclosure, fuel tank manufacturing to Batesville

Culture

Culture | Ben Smith •

February 4, 2025

Exploring the familiar smells of a deer skinning room

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

February 4, 2025

Mississippi’s only hot glass blowing studio offers unique Valentine’s Day experience

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

February 4, 2025

A taste of heaven

Opinion

Opinion | Craig Orgeron •

January 31, 2025

Mississippi AI executive order supports economic, technological development

Opinion | Russ Latino •

January 31, 2025

Sober-minded pride warranted on Mississippi’s education gains

Opinion | Sid Salter •

January 29, 2025

Pete Johnson’s political family tree filled with twisting branches of Mississippi’s history