The 30th Annual Mal's St. Paddy's Parade and Festival is Set for St. Patrick's Day

Produced by Jim Albritton | The Mal's St. Paddy's Parade and Festival is always on the third Saturday in March and rarely falls on St. Patrick's Day. But this year, it does. On March 17, thousands of people with fill the streets of Jackson, Mississippi for the 30th annual celebration of the nation's most irreverent salute to the Irish Saint. Here's a look at last year's parade and related festivities in downtown Jackson, including the BancorpSouth Run, the Trustmark Children's Festival, the Trustmark Children's Parade and the Pet Parade. The parade benefits Batson Children's Hospital. 

Wakeboarding Santa Stops Traffic in Mississippi

Produced by Jim Albritton | Heath Lynch is a father and a wakeboarder, but as the calendar nears December 25th, he's in a wet suit, on the Ross Barnett Reservoir near Jackson, Mississippi as Santa Claus.

Wakeboarding Santa and Griswold-Inspired Teen Bring Christmas Spirit to Mississippi

Produced by Jim Albritton | Hayden Richardson is a typical high school senior until Christmastime when he fills his Madison, Mississippi yard on Sundial Road with 50 inflatables and 15,000 lights. Heath Lynch is a father and a wakeboarder, but as the calendar nears December 25th, he's in a wet suit, on the Ross Barnett Reservoir as Santa Claus. Together their display of Christmas spirit reaches thousands in metro Jackson, Mississippi.

Mele Kalikimaka or Merry Christmas From Hawaii | 2011

Produced by Jim Albritton | Mele Kalikimaka or Merry Christmas from the Aloha State. Enjoy the sights of Hawaii and the Bing Crosby classic song that celebrates Christmas in the Five-O state.

BREAKING NEWS | Santa Institute News Conference | Short Version

Produced by Jim Albritton | Watch longer version here. | 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.

Michael Buble's Holly Jolly Christmas | Batson Children's Hospital

Produced by Jim Albritton | Enjoy Michael Buble's "Holly Jolly Christmas" and some scenes of holiday events at Batson Children's Hospital. 

All I Want for Christmas is You | Sam McKee's Story | Soon

Produced by Jim Albritton | A brief look at Sam McKee's emotional reunion with one of the nurses who cared for him at Batson Children's Hospital. A story about Sam's battle with a brain tumor is coming soon.

Gingerbread Village at the University of Mississippi Medical Center

Go to our Facebook Photo Archive to see photos of the gingerbread house contest at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Medical Center faculty, staff, patients and their families can enjoy the UHHS Gingerbread Village on display in the University Hospital lobby through Dec. 30.

350 Faces of 2011 | Mariah Carey's Auld Lang Syne | Happy New Year

Produced by Jim Albritton | A brief look at 350 people who took a little time out in 2011 to talk to us about a wide variety of things set to Mariah Carey's "Auld Land Syne." Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. And stay tuned for a special goodbye to a wonderful woman we lost in 2011. 

Jingle Bell Jog 2011 | The Annual Walk and Run Benefits the Mississippi Children's Cancer Clinic

Produced by Jim Albritton | Hundreds of walkers and runners kick-off the season of giving at the annual Jingle Bell Jog, a benefit for the Mississippi Children's Cancer Clinic at the Batson Children's Hospital at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.

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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