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Parker Gillam

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Covers:  College Football, College Basketball, High School Football, High School Basketball
Sports Editor @GCMSportsAL | Freelance @SatDownSouth | Mizzou '24 | College Athletics Enthusiast | WTD

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Parker Gillam’s Biography

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Current sports editor at the Enterprise-Journal and freelance writer for Saturday Down South.

Former beat writer for SB Nation's "Rock M Nation" for the University of Missouri football and basketball, former contributing writer for The Transfer Portal CFB and former trending news writer at Athlon Sports.

Focusing on spreading my passion for college athletics and providing the public with insightful and engaging content.

Just waiting for the next Saturday...

Parker Gillam’s Journalist Portfolio

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Gridiron Girls: McComb, South Pike rekindle rivalry in new sport

Gridiron Girls: McComb, South Pike rekindle rivalry in new sport

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Curtain Call: Jovon Leavy Delivered In His Final Season At South Pike

Curtain Call: Jovon Leavy Delivered In His Final Season At South Pike

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Animal In The Ring: Meet Travorus “Bear” Barnes, McComb’s Own Professional Boxer

Animal In The Ring: Meet Travorus “Bear” Barnes, McComb’s Own Professional Boxer

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Hoops Harmony: The Chambers Share A Basketball Bond Despite Being On Either Side Of A Rivalry

Hoops Harmony: The Chambers Share A Basketball Bond Despite Being On Either Side Of A Rivalry

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Ring Them: Lady Pioneers Mount Furious Rally, Secure First MAIS Overall Title Since ’93

Ring Them: Lady Pioneers Mount Furious Rally, Secure First MAIS Overall Title Since ’93

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Homecoming: Alijah Martin, Florida grind out win over LSU

Homecoming: Alijah Martin, Florida grind out win over LSU

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Articles

Column: A sports editor's introduction and early impressions

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You have 2 free items remaining before a subscription is required. Subscribe now!   |   Log in By Parker Gillam Sports Editor parker@gulfcoastmedia.com Posted 8/18/26 With the academic year and all of its beautiful chaos switfly approaching, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself to the area and provide some of my early impressions from traveling around to … This item is available in full to subscribers. Subscribe to continue reading. Already a subscriber? Sign in You can cancel anytime.
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Ryan Silverfield gives update on Arkansas QB competition

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With season-openers looming for programs across the country, quarterback competitions are approaching their conclusions. The SEC is generally home to a handful of high-caliber battles behind center each offseason, and amidst a year of great change in the program, Arkansas is a prime example. First-year head coach Ryan Silverfield arrives from nearby Memphis, and he’s charged with deciding who will lead his first offense in Fayetteville.
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ESPN analyst tabs Big Ten team as likely to be biggest underachiever

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Talking season has nearly concluded, as the 2026 college football campaign is set to kick off Saturday, Aug. 29. So with just under two weeks remaining before TCU and North Carolina open the season in Dublin, everybody is looking to get their hot takes recorded before it’s too late.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Covering Missouri football and basketball for Rock M Nation, although I ran blog sites and social media accounts prior to that.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To be a journalist is to be passionate about the topics you are covering but even more passionate about telling unique stories.

Awards

Mississippi Press Association 2024 "Better Newspaper" Contest

2025 - Sports Feature

Earned Honorable Mention and 2nd place honors in the MPA's 2024 "Better Newspaper" Contest within the 'Sports Feature' category. Honorable Mention Story: https://www.enterprise-journal.com/top-stories-local-content-local-sports-sports/austrias-own-smccs-josh-schonback-voyaged-america 2nd Place Story: https://www.enterprise-journal.com/top-stories-local-content-local-sports-sports/o-canada-steve-mboumoua-and-hackman-pierre-bring

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