Entries by Jim Albritton (575)

Tuesday
Sep122017

Mississippi Firefighters Honor 9/11 Heroes with 11-Mile Run

The Reservoir Fire Department marked the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with an 11-mile run around Pelahatchie Bay at the Ross Barnett Reservoir in Brandon, Mississippi. | Produced by Jim Albritton 

Tuesday
Sep122017

Reservoir Fire Department's 9/11 Memorial Run

The Reservoir Fire Department marked the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with an 11-mile run around Pelahatchie Bay at the Ross Barnett Reservoir in Brandon, Mississippi. | Video news story to come.

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Monday
Sep042017

Why EAA AirVenture Oshkosh?

Hundreds of thousands of people wouldn't miss EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Find out why. Here's a sneak peek at the story that's coming soon. | Produced by Jim Albritton

Tuesday
Aug222017

Tennessee Totality | The Story of the 2017 Solar Eclipse 

Pilots and eclipse seekers from around the nation converged on the airport in Lebanon, Tennessee to experience totality during the 2017 eclipse that traversed the United States from west to east on August, 21, 2017. Here's their story. | Produced by Jim Albritton

Wednesday
Aug162017

Restored B-29 'Doc' Symbolizes Patriotism, Love of Aviation

Produced by Jim Albritton | If you mix patriotism with a love of aviation, you get Doc, a restored B-29 Superfortress built for World War II. The plane's restoration brings the entire fleet of flying B-29s to two. It was on display on the ground and in the air at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. 

Friday
Aug112017

Oshkosh Seaplane Base is a EAA AirVenture Must-See 

Produced by Jim Albritton | No visit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is complete without a stop at the Seaplane Base on Lake Winnebago. A short stroll through the woods brings you to an idyllic cove, filled with seaplanes and lined by shaded paths and picnic tables. Take a break from the fast pace at the airport to enjoy the beauty of Wisconsin.  

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.