HAWAII | Surfing 101 on Waikiki Beach

See all our Hawaiian video and stories in our Hawaii Y'all section. 

Produced by Jim Albritton | Honolulu's Waikiki Beach is one of the best places in the world to learn to surf. Each year thousands of people ride their first wave at the world-famous beach that plays host to surf schools, countless board rentals and soft, rolling waves. And many are surprised at how easy it is to learn the sport of kings.

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

See all our Hawaiian video and stories in our Hawaii Y'all section. 

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 sea shore to mountain top and seemingly everywhere in between. Most tourists find it hard to leave Hawaii, and for some, the vacation never ends. Watch for more stories and video from Hawaii coming soon to Newsocracy.

Photos | Newsocracy Goes Hawaiian | View All Albums

Several hundred photos of Newsocracy's trip to Hawaii are now available with more to come soon. Photos posted so far:

Honolulu, Hawaii | Pearl Harbor | Hilo Area | Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 

See all our Hawaiian video and stories in our Hawaii Y'all section. 

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.

AirCare at 15 | New Helicopter Marks Milestone Anniversary | The Story

Produced by Jim Albritton | AirCare, the air ambulance service at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, marks its 15th anniversary with a new replacement helicopter that is roomier, faster and can transport a larger crew and two patients instead of one. The crew and hospital staff gathered atop the Wallace Conerly Hospital for Critical Care for tours of the new chopper which is based at UMMC in Jackson. A second AirCare helicopter is based in Meridian. For more information about AirCare and the state's only level one trauma center, go to http://umc.edu.

AirCare at 15 | A Day in the Life | Music Video

Produced by Jim Albritton | Aircare, the air ambulance service at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, marks its 15th anniversary with a new helicopter. The new replacement chopper is smaller, roomier, faster, can carry a larger crew and can transport two patients instead of one. This two-minute video shows AirCare helicopters and crews departing and arriving at UMMC. For more information about AirCare, go to http://umc.edu.

7 Year-old Girl Beats Cancer, Battles Bieber Fever

Produced by Jim Albritton | Seven year-old Sydney Gholar celebrates five years in remission after a battle with Wilms' tumor, a kidney cancer that strikes kids. Sydney, who was treated at the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children, invited family and friends to the Mississippi Children's Museum. The guests brought toys that Sydney donated to the Batson Hospital. Now the real fight begins as the Gholar family tries to tackle "Bieber fever." For more about the Batson Hospital, go to http://childrenshospital.umc.edu.

Mockumentary | A Behind-the-scenes Look at the Production of Two Music Videos

Produced by Jim Albritton | A behind-the-scenes mockumentary look at the production of two music videos saluting retiring pediatrics chairman Dr. Bev Evans. Evans is stepping down after 22 years as chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He spearheaded the building of the Mississippi Children's Cancer Clinic and the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children.

Thousands Run in the Mississippi Blues Marathon | The Story

Produced by Jim Albritton | More than 2,300 runners took to the streets of Jackson, Mississippi for the 4th Annual Mississippi Blues Marathon. The event celebrates Mississippi's blues heritage and this year honors its favorite son--Elvis Presley--on his birthday.

Newsocracy RAW | 2011 Mississippi Blues Marathon | Start to Finish

Produced by Jim Albritton | Newsocracy provides complete "orange cone coverage" of the 2011 Mississippi Blues Marathon in Jackson. Video of the marathon and half marathon from start to finish at the Old Capitol.

Cops in Sprint Cars | Cajun Sprinters

Produced by Jim Albritton | Three friends--law enforcement officers in a rural Mississippi county--watch out for each other on the job, but on the track, they compete to win. Together they race sprint cars--part of the Cajun Sprinters Association--in several gulf states. For more information, go to http://cajunsprintersassociation.org .

Newsocracy Raw | Pike County Speedway

Produced by Jim Albritton | Raw video of the Pike County Speedway near McComb, Mississippi. Some of this footage can also be seen in our Cops in Sprint Cars story.