BREAKING NEWS | Santa Institute News Conference Reveals Mysteries of Santa Claus

Produced by Jim Albritton | We interrupt your regular programming for breaking news from the prestigious Santa Institute at Batson Children's Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. A hastily arranged press conference promises to deliver startling news about a Kris Kringle, apparently the assumed name of one Santa Claus. A team of researchers are set to reveal the science of Santa. 

Pearl Harbor +70 | Hawaii's Historic Site Still Relevant Seven Decades Later

Produced by Jim Albritton | Seventy years after the attack, the historic sites at Pearl Harbor continue to be Hawaii's number-one tourist attraction. Today, visitors from all over the world go there to remember and honor those who died in the surprise attack prompted America's entry into World War II. And often Pearl Harbor survivors are there to greet them. 

Nick Trees Benefits Batson Children's Hospital and Features a "Winter Wonderland" for Kids

Produced by Jim Albritton | Buying a Christmas tree from Nick Trees at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson or the former location of Rapids on the Reservoir in Rankin County has become an annual tradition for a growing number of families in central Mississippi. And again this year, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each tree benefits Batson Children's Hospital. |

The Holidays Can Be a Struggle for Those Coping With Eating Disorders

Produced by Jim Albritton | For most people, the holidays are a time of celebration and joy, family gatherings and social affairs, marked by an abundance of delicious foods and enticing beverages. But for those struggling with eating disorders, the holidays can be filled with tremendous stress, anxiety and fear. | 

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Emergency Department at Batson Children's Hospital Triples in Size to Meet Mississippi's Growing Need

Produced by Jim Albritton | Batson Children's Hospital triples the size of Mississippi's only level one emergency department and trauma unit thanks to million dollar matching grants from the Colonel Harland Sanders Foundation and the Selby and Richard McRae Foundation. Their generous donations, along with millions more from other donors and community groups, funded the 16,000 square-foot, $5.8 million state-of-the-art facility. |

A Mississippi Postcard

Produced by Jim Albritton | A two-minute look at Mississippi--from the coast to the capital and beyond--featuring the music of Nick Miller.

See All Our "Newsocracy on the Road" Photos on Facebook

Go to our Facebook photo archive to see all our photos, including our "Newsocracy on the Road" series from California, Washington, Oregon, Canada and Nevada. Check out our sunset and Hawaii galleries, too. 

The Band Perry Visits Batson Children's Hospital

Produced by Jim Albritton | Nominated for five Country Music Association Awards, The Band Perry, visited sick and injured kids at the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The sibling trio--Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry--were born in Ridgeland, Mississippi and their father, Dr. Steve Perry, was a pediatric resident at UMMC. Together they toured Batson Children's Hospital while in Jackson to perform at the Mississippi State Fair. 

HAWAII | Tourists Find Hawaii Hard to Leave and Some Never Do

Produced by Jim Albritton | The Hawaiian Islands are the dream destination for millions around the world. From Honolulu's world-famous Waikiki Beach to the Big Island's active volcanoes, they offer breath-taking beauty, from seashore to mountain top and seemingly everywhere in between. Most tourists find it hard to leave Hawaii, and for some, the vacation never ends.

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Zombies Fill the Streets of Jackson's Fondren Neighborhood for a Charity Crawl and Prom

Produced by Jim Albritton | Zombies filled the streets of Jackson, Mississippi's Fondren neighborhood for the first-ever Zombie Crawl and Prom, a benefit for the Mississippi Optometric Foundation which helps provide eye care for children in need. Organizers hope the inaugural event will become a Halloween tradition.

Blues by Starlight Benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi

Produced by Jim Albritton | Hundreds of people turned out for Blues by Starlight, an annual event that transforms Jackson, Mississippi's Highland Village into the world's largest outdoor blues club. Jesse Robinson and the 500 Pounds of Blues Band joined with Hunter Gibson and the Gators and area restaurants to raise money for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi.

Life in Foreclosure | Coming Soon to Newsocracy.TV

Produce by Jim Albritton | Newsocracy.tv takes a in depth look at the foreclosure crisis in America with a series of stories that focus on all aspects of the life-changing process. Look for "Life in Foreclosure" soon at http://newsocracy.tv, http://youtube.com/newsocracy or http://facebook.com/newsocracy.

2011 Renaissance Euro Fest Classic Auto and Motorcycle Show Draws Thousands to Ridgeland

Produced by Jim Albritton | The 2011 Renaissance Euro Fest Classic European Auto and Motorcycle Show brought thousands to Ridgeland, Mississippi to see some of the best-known and most sought-after classic cars from Europe. About 100 cars, from four countries—England, Germany, Sweden, and Italy and eight states—were on display at the third annual event. | http://euro-fest.net

Photos of the 2011 Renaissance Euro Fest Classic European Auto and Motorcycle Show

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