Entries by Jim Albritton (575)

Monday
Aug082016

Hanauma Bay | America's Best Beach in 2016 

Produced by Jim Albritton | Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, formed within a volcanic cone, is one of the best snorkeling spots on Oahu. It also is named America's best beach for 2016 by Dr. Beaches. 

Monday
Aug082016

Celtic Woman Stars Visit Mississippi's McCoy House

Produced by Jim Albritton | Mairéad Carlin and Éabha McMahon, two of the four stars of Celtic Woman, the hit Irish sensation, visited women at the McCoy House for Sober Living before a performance in Jackson, Mississippi. The song, "You Raise Me Up," was written by Irish songwriter and author, Brendan Graham.

Wednesday
Aug032016

Surfer's Paradise | Hawaii's Waimea Bay 

Produced by Jim Albritton | Spend six minutes on Hawaii's Waimea Bay, Oahu's historic North Shore surfing venue. Surfers, lifeguards and massive waves make it a must see destination.  

Friday
Jul292016

Multistate Team Gives Border Collie and Pups New Lives 

Produced by Jim Albritton | For a border collie named Dolly and her four pups--Loreta, Reba, Patsy and Trisha--things are looking up. Thanks to volunteers in five states, they're headed to a border collie rescue facility in Indiana. 

Wednesday
Jul202016

20-foot Eiffel Tower Hints at Mississippian's Love of France 

Produced by Jim Albritton | Jane Halbert Jones loves France. What tipped us off? The giant 20-foot tall Eiffel Tower in her backyard. And that's just the start. She also hosts a big Bastille Day party, guides tourists through France and is set to return to Nice just weeks after the terrorist attack.

Wednesday
Jul202016

120 Seconds Atop The Shard 

Produced by Jim Albritton | Spend 120 seconds at the observation deck of The Shard. The iconic London landmark offers unparalleled view of the British capital.  

Wednesday
Jul132016

120 Seconds on Waikiki Beach 

Produced by Jim Albritton | A day in the life of Honolulu's Waikiki Beach in 120 seconds. 

Tuesday
Jul122016

120 Seconds at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin 

Produced by Jim Albritton | The Guinness Storehouse in Dublin--a seven-story structure built around a glass atrium in the shape of a pint glass--tells the Guinness story, from inception through production, distribution and advertising. At its top is the Gravity Bar, providing a 360 degree view of the city and a free pint to all those who paid the admission price. The Guinness Storehouse is Ireland's number-one tourist attraction. 

Monday
Jul112016

120 Seconds at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Produced by Jim Albritton | Considering a trip to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island? Here's our quick exhibit A.  

Sunday
Jul102016

A Mississippi Pilot is Fast Becoming Dog's Best Friend

Pilot Kelly Kyle is the preferred choice of passengers with four legs and wagging tails. The Mississippi attorney assists canine rescuers, often flying dogs in need to distant rehab facilities or new homes. 

Sunday
Jul032016

London | Great Reasons to Visit Britain's Capital

Produced by Jim Albritton | There are lots of reasons to go to London. Here are a few of our favorites.  

Sunday
Jun262016

Batson Children's Hospital Patient Jordan Morgan Named Mississippi CMN Champion 

Produced by Jim Albritton | Batson Children's Hospital patient Jordan Morgan is named Children's Miracle Network Hospital Champion for Mississippi. The 13-year-old Clinton native will represent the state's only children's hospital at the White House, Walt Disney World and at numerous Batson events during his 2016-17 term.

Tuesday
Jun072016

Driving Mississippi | Ross Barnett Reservoir Round-Trip 

Produced by Jim Albritton | Enjoy a seven-minute, 35-mile drive around the Ross Barnett Reservoir just north of Jackson Mississippi in Rankin and Madison counties. Our fast-forward tour begins and ends at Fannin Landing in Brandon and includes the Rankin County boat ramp and stops along the Natchez Trace Parkway at the Reservoir Overlook, the Boyd Site and West Florida Boundary.

Monday
May232016

New Golden Triangle Helicopter Marks AirCare's 20th Anniversary 

Produced by Jim Albritton | The University of Mississippi Medical Center marked the 20th anniversary of AirCare, it's medical helicopter transport program, with the addition of a third helicopter based at Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus.

Wednesday
May112016

Original Air Force One Thrills Texas Crowd 

Produced by Jim Albritton | The Columbine II, a Lockheed Constellation, was the first USAF plane designated as Air Force One. The aircraft, which served President Dwight Eisenhower, will be refurbished in Bridgewater, Virginia. After more than a decade on the ground, the historic plane began a cross-country journey from Marana, Arizona to Virginia, stopping at the Mount Pleasant Regional Airport in Texas on March 21, 2016.