Patrick Johnstone
Sports Director
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Patrick Johnstone joined the team as the Sports Director in December 2022. Patrick is originally from Long Island, New York, and grew up an hour outside of New York City.
Patrick comes to Jackson from Corpus Christi, Texas, where he covered news and sports in the Coastal Bend. Before that, he covered sports in North Platte, Nebraska.
After graduating from Temple University in 2017, Patrick spent one season as an intern for his hometown New York Islanders, of the NHL.
In his free time, Patrick enjoys watching and playing sports, musical theater, and being active.
Follow Patrick on social media and reach out to him with ideas on local sports stories, or just to say hi!
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Daniel Brown’s book, Eli - Mystery on the Yazoo River, has been embraced by the small town of Satartia, where the book is set
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The Green Bay Packers announced former Ole Miss and Callaway wide receiver Malik Heath made the team prior to the 2023 season.
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Former Jackson State and current New England Patriot cornerback Isaiah Bolden was taken to the hospital Saturday night after a collision with a teammate in a pre-season game against the Green Bay Packers.
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Head coach Lane Kiffin focused on the current state of the transfer portal at Media Days Thursday
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Sid Scarbrough owns and operates several assisted-living facilities in the Metro
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Scott Berry, Dustin Dickerson, Nick Monistere, and men’s basketball head coach Jay Ladner were recognized for their impact at USM.
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After 23 seasons as a coach for Southern Miss baseball, including 14 as head coach, Scott Berry coached his last game for the Golden Eagles in Monday’s Super Regional loss to Tennessee.
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The Golden Eagle bats came alive in the bottom of the fourth, down four runs.
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JSU wins the C.D. Henry award for the first time since 2010-11
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Charlie Conerly was a stand-out football player for Ole Miss and the New York Giants, and served in the Marine Corps. during World War II
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An Abby Grace Richardson grand slam powers the Lady Wolves in the 7-0 win over Jones College Saturday
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Drew Lugbauer hit his 56th AA home run on Thursday
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Earlier this month, Brandon long jumper Kennedy Stringfellow broke the Mississippi high school record in the 6A State Championship. Stringfellow is following in the footsteps of his father, Savante, who is a highly accomplished long jumper
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The Ferriss Trophy is awarded to the top college baseball player in Mississippi. Finalists include: Ty Hill of Jackson State, Kemp Alderman of Ole Miss, Hunter Hines of Mississippi State, and Slade Wilks and Tanner Hall of Southern Miss
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Many local athletes brought home medals at the 1A, 3A, and 5A MHSAA State Track & Field Championships, held Wednesday in Pearl
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Friday’s Class 1A, 3A, and 5A events for the MHSAA State Track & Field Championship Meet have been postponed for a date to be determined. Saturday's Class 2A, 4A, and 6A events are still scheduled
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Jason Brown, Phillip Short, and Greyson Thompson all take snaps at QB on Saturday
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Mississippi will be well-represented by one team in the NCAA Men’s Final Four in Houston. Florida Atlantic University has two players from the Magnolia State on its roster
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The event is named after the late Mississippi boxer, Henry Armstrong, who, in 1938, became the first boxer to ever hold three world titles at the same time.
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Mississippi’s all-time leading scorer, and the #1 prospect in the state in the class of 2023, is no longer committed to Ole Miss
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Ole Miss baseball begins its National Championship defense with a win over Delaware
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Kanekoa Texeira will lead the team, joining the Braves from High-A Rome
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The MSD baseball and softball teams will begin practicing for the first time this spring
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The Mississippi Braves are looking to fill part-time roles for the 2023 season
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Jackson State improved to 5-14 overall and 4-2 in conference play. The Tigers took care of business at home yet again, winning all three games inside of Lee E. Williams.
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Nearly one month ago, Jackson State University announced T.C. Taylor as the 22nd head football coach in the program’s history.
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