Coverage dated October 22, 2026 to October 23, 2026
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2027
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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2027 at the Museum on October 22, 2026. The eight-member class includes an Olympic gold medalist, professional baseball veterans, college football standouts and leaders in women’s basketball.
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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2027 at the Museum on October 22, 2026. The eight-member class includes an Olympic gold medalist, professional baseball veterans, college football standouts and leaders in women’s basketball.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2027, left to right: Shirley Gibbs Walker, LaToya Thomas, Seth Smith, Kris Mangum, Bianca Knight, Rod Davis, and John Bond. Not pictured: Dave Clark.