The Story: Commencement 2012 | The University of Mississippi Medical Center

Produced by Jim Albritton | Commencement 2012 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center is a story about family: parents and their children, a married couple and friendships that will last a lifetime. A total of 614 physicians, dentists, nurses, allied health professionals and graduate students in the health sciences, were awarded degrees at the Medical Center's 56th annual commencement at the Mississippi Coliseum. 

The Music Video: Commencement 2012 | University of Mississippi Medical Center

Produced by Jim Albritton | A total of 614 physicians, dentists, nurses, allied health professionals, and graduate students in the health sciences were awarded degrees during the University of Mississippi Medical Center's 56th Commencement May 25, 2012 at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson. University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones and Dr. James Keeton, vice chancellor for health affairs and the dean of the School of Medicine, presided over the ceremony. | University of Mississippi Medical Center

Teamwork and Competition Highlight the 2012 Dragon Boat Regatta on the Ross Barnett Reservoir

Produced by Jim Albritton | The Dragon Boat Regatta at the Ross Barnett Reservoir in Ridgeland, Mississippi has become a major event, drawing a diverse group of companies and organizations together for a fun, friendly team-building day on the water. | http://madisoncountychamber.com

572 Photos of the 2012 Dragon Boat Regatta

There are 572 photos of the 2012 Dragon Boat Regatta at Old Trace Park on the Ross Barnett Reservoir in Ridgeland, Mississippi in three Newsocracy Facebook albums:

Album One | Album Two | Album Three

You don't have to be a member of Facebook to view any of the photos, but it would be great if you "like" our Newsocracy Facebook page. And a comprehensive video news story about the event is coming soon. 

Columbus Air Force Base’s ‘Pilot for a Day’ Program Leaves a Paralyzed Boy on Cloud Nine

Produced by Jim Albritton | Six-year-old Barkley Jenkins, paralyzed in a January 2012 car accident, had the time of his life as “Pilot for a Day” at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi. The Charleston, Mississippi native, a patient at Batson Children’s Hospital in Jackson, toured the base and was honored at each stop by pilots and crew. Here are 117 photos of Barkley's pilot training at Columbus AFB. 

Coming in the Next Two Weeks | The Stories You'll See

Dragon Boat Regatta | Fetal Medicine Center Reunion | St. Joe's Dance Marathon | Surviving Brain Injury | New Orleans: A City Alive | The Blessing of the Fleet at the Reservoir | Life in Foreclosure | And Graduation Stories from UMC

Revived Heart Transplant Program at Batson Children’s Hospital Builds on a 20-Year Legacy

Produced by Jim Albritton | KJ Page is the fourth child since September 2011 to receive a heart transplant at Batson Children’s Hospital. The revived program builds on a 20-year legacy that began in 1992 when a Rankin County five-year-old became the first child in Mississippi to undergo the then groundbreaking surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. 

Super Moon 2012 | The Video

Produced by Jim Albritton | A look at super Moon as it rises over the Ross Barnett Reservoir in Brandon, Mississippi. Not to be outdone, the sunset was super, too. 

Super Moon (and Super Sun) | May 5, 2012

Move over "super moon," there's competition in town. Tonight's sunset at the Fannin Landing at the Ross Barnett Reservoir in Brandon, Mississippi was amazing. Here are 29 photos of a super sunset and the much heralded "super moon."

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Para Surfing in Gulfport, Mississippi | April 2012

Produced by Jim Albritton | Three para surfers use sea and air to reach to fly over the waves near Ken Combs Pier in Gulfport, Mississippi.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast | From Sea to Space and Everywhere in Between | 2012

Produced by Jim Albritton | A video tour of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including cities, casinos, ports, bays and hotels all along the world's largest man-made beach. Plus a look at NASA's nearby Stennis Space Center.

A First Look at the Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant on Biloxi, Mississippi's Back Bay

A first look at the the new Margaritaville Casino & Restaurant on Biloxi, Mississippi's Back Bay, set to open soon. If you like our photos, "like" us, too, at http://facebook.com/newsocracy.

WWE Wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr Thrills Patients and Staff at Batson Children's Hospital

Produced by Jim Albritton | A surprise visit by WWE Wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. thrilled patients and staff at Batson Children's Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. For DiBiase, a Mississippi resident, the heartwarming visit with sick and injured kids was a laugh-filled, emotional homecoming.

American Idol Alum, Miss Mississippi Contestant Jasmine Murray Visits Batson Children's Hospital

Produced by Jim Albritton | Jasmine Murray, a season eight American Idol finalist and current Miss Mississippi contestant, visited Batson Children's Hospital. The Columbus, Mississippi native sang three songs for patients in the Jackson hospital's lobby and spent time with each patient afterwards.

Mirror Box Therapy Helps a Georgia Woman After Near-Fatal Accident Claimed Her Left Arm

Produced by Jim Albritton | An innovative form of therapy that uses mirrors to retrain the brain is helping a Georgia woman recover from an amputation after a near-fatal auto accident nearly claimed her life.