Entries by Jim Albritton (584)

Wednesday
Aug092017

Big Dots & Railroad Tracks | Arriving at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is Half the Fun

Produced by Jim Albritton | One week each year--during EAA AirVenture--Oshkosh, Wisconsin is home to the world's busiest control tower. How busy? With 123 takeoffs or landings per hour, busy enough to warrant some unusual arrival procedures. And for some, getting there is half the fun. 

Wednesday
Aug092017

Medical School Legacy is a Roadmap to a Healthier Mississippi

Produced by Jim Albritton | The newest building to be unveiled on the Medical Center campus is more than a five-story, 151,000-foot arrangement of brick and mortar and steel. To its champions, admirers, occupants and stewards, the new School of Medicine and its many attractions represent a tribute to the “giants and heroes of the past,” “state-of-the-art learning environments that are the envy of any medical school in the country,” a place that makes you feel “special and privileged,” and, most of all, “home.”

 

 

Friday
Aug042017

Blue Angels | EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 

Produced by Jim Albritton | The Blue Angels appeared twice at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. Here's video of their afternoon air show on July 28.

Wednesday
Aug022017

Blue Angels at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

Wednesday
Aug022017

Blue Angles Make Waves on Lake Winnebago | EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

Wednesday
Aug022017

101 Photos of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh | The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration

Saturday
Jul152017

The McCoy House for Sober Living

The McCoy House for Sober Living offers women a safe and secure place to start the life-long journey of recovery. Emphasis is placed on unity within the home, working a 12-step program, and being responsible and self-supporting. The McCoy House and a second house, Mercy Lodge, are centrally located on seven wooded acres in Jackson, Mississippi. The Real McCoy Thrift Shop is located nearby.

 

Thursday
Jun152017

The Real McCoy Thrift Store | It's Mississippi Cool 

Produced by Jim Albritton | The Real McCoy Thrift Store and Boutique at 5482 North State in Jackson sells a wide variety of clothing, shoes and other items for men, women and children. All proceeds benefit The McCoy House for Sober Living.

Sunday
May282017

Horse Assisted Therapy at Mt. Leopard Ranch | It's Mississippi Cool

Produced by Jim Albritton | Equine Healing Solutions at Flora's Mt. Leopard Ranch uses equine assisted learning and therapy, yoga, meditation and outdoor activities to de-stress, restore and aid in physical, mental and spiritual healing. They offer workshops and retreats for individuals, groups and corporate organizations. 

Friday
May192017

Hawaii | Zipline Through History at Camp Maui

Mix a bit of history with your zipline adventure a Camp Maui. The site, temporary home to 9,000 Marines awaiting deployment in WWII, is now home to the North Shore Zipline Company. Soar through the trees Costa Rican-style at this beautiful site in Haiku, just 25 minutes from the Kahului airport. | Produced by Jim Albritton

Friday
May192017

Driving Zion National Park | From East Gate to Visitor's Center

You don't have to board a tourmobile or hike to Observation Point to see the beauty of Zion National Park. The drive from its east gate to its visitor's center along Utah's Highway 9 is spectacular. Here's the 30 minute journey compressed to just a bit more than four minutes. | Produced by Jim Albritton 

Thursday
May182017

Hawaii | Seeing Molokai by Helicopter 

Produced by Jim Albritton | The best way to see Molokai, Hawaii's largely untouched island is by Maui-based helicopter. Most round-trip flights last about, cost a couple of hundred dollars or more and feature bird's-eye views of the world's tallest sea cliffs, beautiful waterfalls and Hawaii’s longest continuous fringing reef.  Visit Maui, but make sure to see Molokai. 

Tuesday
Apr252017

'Over the Edge' Reaches New Heights for Friends of Children's Hospital 

Produced by Jim Albritton | In just its second year, Over the Edge with Friends of Children's Hospital, sponsored by Trustmark National Bank, brought in more than $190,000 for the nonprofit that raises money to support Batson Children's Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Those who raised a $1,000 or more for Friends of Children's Hospital earned the opportunity to rappel down the 14-story Trustmark corporate office building in downtown Jackson.

Tuesday
Apr252017

Outdoor Expo | Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks

The Ross Barnett Reservoir hosts the Outdoor Expo presented by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, April 29 and 30, at Old Trace Park in Ridgeland. The free two-day event, held along side the BassMaster Elite Series pro bass fishing tournament is kid friendly, featuring an archery range, a casting competition, fishing demonstrations, wildlife exhibits and great entertainment, plus arts, crafts and food. Spend the day by the water and the night shopping and dining in Ridgeland, Mississippi.

Saturday
Apr222017

The Southern Institute of Faux Finishing | It's Mississippi Cool

The Southern Institute of Faux Finishing in Brandon brings hassle-free furniture refurbishing to central Mississippi. With stores in Jackson and Ridgeland and a store and training center in Brandon, they exclusively offer Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and how-to courses that teach ways to use it. | Produced by Jim Albritton