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. |

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.

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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Jackson Yacht Club Hopes to Make Blessing of the Fleet an Annual Event

Produced by Jim Albritton | Sister Mary Dorothea Sondgeroth, President and Chairman of the Board of St. Dominic Health Services, offered blessings to boats and their crews at the Jackson Yacht Club on the Ross Barnett Reservoir on Memorial Day as celebrities judged the decorated boats. The yacht club hopes to make this an annual event. 

Photos | The Memorial Day Blessing of the Fleet

 Photos of the 2011 blessing of the fleet at the Jackson Yacht Club on the Ross Barnett Reservoir.

Dragon Boat Regatta Brings Co-workers Together at the Ross Barnett Reservoir

Produced by Jim Albritton | More than 30 companies and hundreds of employees competed in the 2011 Dragon Boat Regatta at the Ross Barnett Reservoir. Sponsored by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, the race is fast becoming one of central Mississippi's most popular annual events. | ‪http://newsocracy.org‬

Former Secret Service Agent Focuses on Workplace Violence

Reported by Gene Edwards | Former Secret Service Agent Larry Rowlett offers comprehensive security services to a wide variety of businesses and organizations. Drawing on his 33 years of experience at the highest levels of the US government, Rowlett also speaks to groups about workplace violence and other security issues that businesses and organizations face every day. He is the President and CEO of Presidential Security and Training Services, LLC. | http://presidentialsecurityservices.com

Pieces of Hope Autism Conference Brings Parents, Educators Together

Produced by Jim Albritton | Pieces of Hope sponsored by the National Autism Association of Mississippi brought together parents, educators and physicians for a day-long conference that focused on the spectrum of autism disorders.

Walk and Roll Raises $50,000 for Neuroscience Research

Produced by Jim Albritton | The second annual Walk and Roll on Methodist Rehabilitation Center's east campus in Flowood benefits the Wilson Research Foundation which funds neuorscience research at the Jackson, Mississippi hospital. This year's event raised $50,000 to fund brain injury, spinal cord injury and stroke research. For more information, go to Wilson Research Foundation.

Zippity Doo Dah Parade Brings Sweet Potato Queens to Fondren, Benefits Batson Hospital

Produced by Jim Albritton | The inaugural Zippity Doo Dah Parade brought Sweet Potato Queens and their wannabes to Jackson, Mississippi's Fondren neighborhood for a unique Mardi Gras-style nighttime parade that featured fun-loving women out for a good time and a good cause. Proceeds from the parade and related festivities benefit the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children. For more information, go to http://zippitydoodahparade.com or http://childrenshospital.umc.edu.

Newsocracy RAW | Zippity Doo Dah Parade 2011

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Produced by Jim Albritton | Raw footage of the 2011 Zippity Doo Dah Parade in Jackson, Mississippi's Fondren neighborhood.

Thousands Line Jackson Streets for the 29th Mal's St. Paddy's Parade

Produced by Jim Albritton | A look at the 2011 Mal's St. Paddy's Parade and Festival in downtown Jackson, Mississippi on March 19. The annual celebration of spring benefits the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children and features the BancorpSouth Run, the Trustmark Children's Festival, the Trustmark Children's Parade and the Pet Parade. For more information, go to http://childrenshospital.umc.

Update on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 11:04PM by Jim Albritton

Newsocracy RAW | Mal's St. Paddy's Parade and Festival 2011

Produced by Jim Albritton | Raw footage of the 2011 Mal's St. Paddy's Parade and Festival in downtown Jackson, Mississippi.

Make-A-Wish New Year's Eve Gala

Produced by Jim Albritton | The inaugural Make-A-Wish New Year's Eve Gala at the Jackson Convention Center featured good food, great music, a compelling message and the ultimate countdown clock. Organizers hope it will become the most popular new year's eve event in central Mississippi in the next five years. For more information, go to http://ms.wish.org.

Mississippi and the Civil War | Roads to Raymond

Produced by Jim Albritton | Retired Brigadier General Parker Hills leads a bus tour of the "Roads to Raymond" during the Civil War's Vicksburg Campaign. Follow the path of Union troops from Grand Gulf to Port Gibson and on to the Raymond Battlefield and the burning of Jackson. The tour is part of the annual Pilgrimage celebration for the City of Raymond, Mississippi. For more information, go to Friends of Raymond of Raymond and BattleFocus.