Randy Bell Collection
Audio recordings documenting the life and career of Mississippi radio journalist Randy Bell. Bell was born in Fayette, Alabama, grew up in Vernon, AL, and graduated from Mississippi State University (Class of 1974). His radio career began Vernon, and he became a journalist while in college, working at Starkville station WKOR. After graduating from MSU, he moved to Jackson, MS, to work at WJDX-AM and WZZQ-FM. In 1978 he was named News Director of the Jackson stations, and since then has become Mississippi’s longest-serving and most-awarded radio journalist.
Submissions from 2020
Randy Bell Papers Dedication, Randy Bell
State Flag Montage, Randy Bell
Submissions from 2019
Mississippi’s Mummy, Randy Bell
Submissions from 2018
Brotherhood, Randy Bell
Submissions from 2017
Lauryn Goes To The Fair, Randy Bell
The Taye Grau Story, Randy Bell
Submissions from 2016
Sailor’s Homecoming, Randy Bell
Willie Heidelberg, Randy Bell
Submissions from 2015
Duel, Randy Bell
Submissions from 2014
Big Leaguers, Small Town, Randy Bell
Louisville Tornado, Randy Bell
Submissions from 2013
College World Series, Randy Bell
Hailstorm, Randy Bell
Same Sex Marriage, Randy Bell
Submissions from 2012
Candyman, Randy Bell
Freedom Trail, Randy Bell
Ladies' Day, Randy Bell
Lillian’s Birthday, Randy Bell
The National Memorial, Randy Bell
Submissions from 2011
Dustin's Dad, Randy Bell
Flora UFO, Randy Bell
Volunteer City, Randy Bell
Submissions from 2010
Alan Moore, Kicker, Randy Bell
Progress At Ground Zero, Randy Bell
Submissions from 2009
An Oil Well In My Own Backyard, Randy Bell
Thirty Easters Ago, Randy Bell
Submissions from 2008
British Baseball Fan, Randy Bell
Gas Pump Inspector, Randy Bell
Holsten's, Randy Bell
Submissions from 2007
Dulcimer Champ, Randy Bell
Skynyrd Crash, Randy Bell
Theater Of War, Randy Bell
Submissions from 2006
Building Dreams, Randy Bell
Building Dreams, Randy Bell
Candlestick Tornado, Randy Bell
Famous Frog, Randy Bell
Jack Lucas, War Hero, Randy Bell
Pentagon Memorial, Randy Bell
Submissions from 2005
A Visit To Ground Zero, Randy Bell
Forgotten Soldiers, Randy Bell
Hurricane Katrina 2005-08-29: Katrina Approaches, Randy Bell
Hurricane Katrina 2005-08-30: The First Indications of the Storm's Impact, Randy Bell
Hurricane Katrina 2005-08-30: We Learn More Details about the Devastation., Randy Bell
Hurricane Katrina 2005-09-01: The Extent of the Damage Becomes More Apparent., Randy Bell
Hurricane Katrina 2005-09-01: The President Speaks about Katrina., Randy Bell
Hurricane Katrina 2005-09-02: The Search for Victims Continues., Randy Bell
Hurricane Katrina 2005-09-05: The First Sunday after the Storm, Randy Bell
Hurricane Katrina 2005-09-06: The President Visits Poplarville., Randy Bell
Hurricane Katrina 2005-09-07: The Death Toll Gets Refined., Randy Bell
Hurricane Katrina 2005-09-08: More deaths are confirmed., Randy Bell
Hurricane Katrina 2005-09-09: The Cleanup Continues., Randy Bell
Hurricane Katrina 2005-09-12: A Visit to a Relief Supplies Station., Randy Bell
Hurricane Katrina 2005-09-12: Saved By The Bush, Randy Bell
Hurricane Katrina: Montage of Hurricane Katrina Coverage, 2005, Randy Bell
Killen Trial Montage, Randy Bell
Submissions from 2004
Amtrak Derailment, Randy Bell
Sawmill, Randy Bell
Soldiers' Story, Randy Bell
Vintage Baseball, Randy Bell
Submissions from 2003
Education in the Blues, Randy Bell
Governor's Race, Randy Bell
Meridian Mass Shooting, Randy Bell
Nissan Opens, Randy Bell
Submissions from 2001
Madison Tornado, Randy Bell
Neshoba County Fair, Randy Bell
Submissions from 2000
Casey Jones, Randy Bell
Submissions from 1999
Submissions from 1998
Blue Angel, Randy Bell
First Lady Jumps, Randy Bell
Submissions from 1997
Elvis Dies, Randy Bell
Golf Tournament, Randy Bell
Johnson Elected, Randy Bell
Pearl School Shooting, Randy Bell
Submissions from 1996
Firefighters Killed, Randy Bell
Fordice and Molpus, Randy Bell
Fordice Wreck, Randy Bell
MSU Final Four, 1996, Randy Bell
Submissions from 1995
D-Day Veteran, Randy Bell
Sky Parade, Randy Bell
Submissions from 1994
Abortion Protest, Randy Bell
Beckwith Verdict, Randy Bell
Moon Landing, Randy Bell
Submissions from 1992
Rankin Tornado, Randy Bell
Submissions from 1987
Train With A Claim To Fame, Randy Bell
Submissions from 1985
Hurricane Elena, Randy Bell
Submissions from 1979
Easter Flood, Randy Bell
Submissions from 1977
Bank Failure, Randy Bell
Carter Visit, Randy Bell