In the Winter 2009-10 Hinds Community College magazine Hindsight, James was recognized for A Grandfather's Gift in the Alumni Update section. 

"James Smith (1964) of Olive Branch has written a book, 'A Grandfather's Gift.'  Smith, formerly of Brookhaven, wrote it for his family as an account of what it was like for him growing up in rural south Mississippi.  While the book was written for his grandchildren, it has a universal appeal and is available on his Web site, www.agrandfathersgiftonline.com, or by email, jamesob@centurytel.net."