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Kentucky's Workhorse Battalion Puts Skill to Work for Special Needs Kids in Mississippi

The Kentucky Army National Guard’s 201st Engineer Battalion was charmed by a little girl, nourished by a chef and inspired by the dream that brought them and thousands of other Army, Air Force and Marine guard and reserve to Mississippi to build Camp Kamassa, a 326-acre summer camp for kids and others with special needs. More than 300 soldiers from Kentucky’s “Workhorse Battalion” spent two weeks at the massive construction site just outside Crystal Springs, Mississippi, building cabins and moving dirt, while gaining valuable experience constructing a complex facility in a remote area. It’s all part of the pentagon’s innovative readiness training, known as IRT. Learn more about Camp Kamassa at http://mtkfound.com. 

Sikorsky Helicopter Replaces Massive Flagpole on Old Mississippi River Bridge in Vicksburg

River and rail traffic on and beneath the Old Mississippi River Bridge at Vicksburg comes to a halt as a giant Sikorsky helicopter removes and replaces a massive flagpole atop its steel superstructure.

Fondren | A Small Town in a Big City

A small town in a big city, that’s Fondren, a racially and economically diverse area in the heart of Jackson, Mississippi that has become the capital city's arts, entertainment and cultural hub.

'That's All, Brother' Flies at EAA, Celebrates D-Day in 2019

"That's All, Brother," the C-47 which led the D-Day invasion, carrying paratroopers from the 101st and 82nd Airborne divisions, returns to the skies of Normandy in June 2019 for the 75th anniversary of D-Day. The historic plane, part of the Commemorative Air Force, was on display and flew at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018. | Produced by Jim Albritton 

London Walks | Geologist Guides Bedrock Tour of Westminster

Yabba-dabba-doo! This is a two-hour London Walks tour Fred Flintstone would dig. Several times a year a geologist provides a unique look at the City of Westminster, examining the bedrock it's built on, the pedestals renowned figures stand on and the stones that hold up buildings that house much of the history of the world. Visit http://walks.com for information about upcoming "Westminster Rocks" tours.

Brunel's London is a Boat Trip, a River Walk and a Journey into the Heart of London

Brunel’s London is a boat trip, a river walk and a journey into the heart of London. A little man with a big hat and cigar, Brunel was England’s foremost engineer. He built railways, steam locomotives, bridges, ships, dock systems, tunnels and made the today’s world cities possible. Brunel’s London is one of London Walks daily tours, departing from Embankment Tube Station at 10:30 a.m. and ending in Rotherhithe at the The Mayflower, the oldest pub on the River Thames. 

London Walks | Victoria and Albert Museum

The numbers are staggering: 5,000 years of art history, 2.27 million objects in 145 galleries spanning 12.5 acres. A visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London can feel like a monumental undertaking. Fortunately London Walks offers expert guided tours of this massive museum founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

No need to travel to Florence, Michelangelo's masterpiece is available for viewing at the V&A in London, too. A cast of David was given to an unamused Queen Victoria who insisted a fig leaf be added. That fig leaf eventually fell away.

Small Town London | West Hampstead Farmers' Market

Fresh produce, meat, cheese and fish may be on the shopping list, but it's a sense of community that draws vendors and customers back each Saturday to the West Hampstead Farmers' Market. David Tucker of London Walks gives us a look at the real London few tourists see. | http://walks.com

The Story of Rooster's | Celebrating 35 Years in Jackson

Rooster's, a mainstay in Fondren for 16 years, celebrates its 35th anniversary in metro Jackson. The popular burger and chicken restaurant opened on Roach Street in downtown Jackson in 1984, the year Wendy's launched its "Where's the Beef" commercials. Rooster's new mesquite burgers were a crowd pleaser at a time when beef was king. Tim and Nathan Glenn tell the Rooster's story in this video. | http://glennfoods.com

A Night with Beautiful Minds | The Tommy & Cissy Prewitt Story

A battle with early on-set dementia and new found artistic expression are the latest chapters in the life-long love story of Tommy and Cissy Prewitt, a physician and his artist wife. Their story was the focus of a “A Night with Beautiful Minds,” a celebration of visual, culinary and musical arts, that benefited Alzheimer’s and dementia research at The MIND Center at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. This is that story. 

London Walks | The Best Way to See the Cotswolds

See the Cotswolds with London Walks. No need to book. Just show up at Paddington Station for a stress-free guided journey to England's achingly beautiful land of storybook villages, stone bridges, unmatched flower gardens and historic churches. 

BankPlus presents Enchanted Evening | The Greatest Show

A camel, a monkey, the big top, a bevy of great chefs and Got Groove, an awesome New Orleans band, makes "BankPlus Presents Enchanted Evening" the greatest show on Earth. The event benefits Friends of Children's Hospital. 

Bread Making 101 at Basil's Renaissance

What makes Basil's taste so good? It's the fresh focaccia bread made daily. Nathan Glenn shows how it's done at Basil's Renaissance in Ridgeland, Mississippi. 

Ian Cochran Gets MasterChef Experience at Basil's & CAET

A Mississippi teen battling brain cancer inspires family and friends to celebrate life as his obsession with food grows. Losing his sense of taste during treatment opened up a world of culinary adventure, including new restaurants, expansive menus and binge watching cooking competition shows. Ridgeland chefs Nathan Glenn and Derek Emerson serve up their best for MasterChef Ian Cochran. #ianstrong