After stints in the SEC and Sun Belt, former 3-star recruit Dante Kelly returns to Itta Bena, aiming to revive his hometown program and rewrite the legacy of Mississippi Valley State football.

Dante Kelly was one of the top players in Mississippi when he went to the SEC out of high school. Now, he’s returning to his hometown HBCU looking to revive its legacy and his career.

Jacksonville State University honors high school students who have earned a 3.5 GPA or higher while completing dual enrollment courses at the university in Spring 2025. Local students include: Addyson ...