PANOLA ALUM SHINES 

Reid Kerr, a 1993 graduate of Panola College, is the new weekend sports anchor for KLTV Channel 7.   

Kerr is a former sports broadcaster for KGAS in Carthage, and the former voice of the Panola College Ponies and Fillies, as well as the Tyler Junior College Apaches and Apache Ladies. 

Kerr is currently a news reporter for KLTV, and the play-by-play voice for the Jacksonville Indians. 

His syndicated sports humor column, Reid Kerr's Fistful of Sports, can be seen online at www.fistfulofsports.com.  It has appeared in The Sporting News, Sports Fan Magazine, and various other publications nationwide. 

“We’re proud him,” said Van Patterson, Director of Institutional Advancement. “Reid is successful because he works hard, has a passion for sports, and loves what he is doing. His observations and unique commentary while broadcasting Panola games gave them a flair and quality that were fun too listen to. We wish him all the best.” 

Reid is married to Jill (Anderson) Kerr, a 1993 graduate of Panola College and they have a 4 year-old daughter Emily. Emily is scheduled to enroll at Panola in the fall of 2018.