Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 12:11AM A camel, a monkey, the big top, a bevy of great chefs and Got Groove, an awesome New Orleans band, makes "BankPlus Presents Enchanted Evening" the greatest show on Earth. The event benefits Friends of Children's Hospital.
Friday, July 20, 2018 at 10:31PM Air Force reservists from across the country are gaining essential skills while helping to build a massive special needs camp for Mississippi children and adults just outside of Crystal Springs. Their role in the camp's construction is part of the military's Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) which teams reservists with needed infrastructure projects in communities nationwide. Learn more about Camp Kamassa at http://mtkfound.org. | Produced by Jim Albritton
Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 4:24PM For the second year in a row, the Mississippi Miracles Radiothon, through pledges from individuals, families and businesses, has raised more than $500,000 for Children’s of Mississippi. From Wednesday to Friday, on-air personalities broadcasted live from the Batson Children’s Hospital lobby, giving patients and their families a chance to share their stories. | Produced by Jim Albritton
Monday, December 11, 2017 at 11:46AM Produced by Jim Albritton | Love for children and concern for their health and future brought philanthropists, state leaders and medical professionals together Friday to break ground on a new expansion of space dedicated to UMMC's care of Mississippi's children.
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 4:21PM Produced by Jim Albritton | In just its second year, Over the Edge with Friends of Children's Hospital, sponsored by Trustmark National Bank, brought in more than $190,000 for the nonprofit that raises money to support Batson Children's Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Those who raised a $1,000 or more for Friends of Children's Hospital earned the opportunity to rappel down the 14-story Trustmark corporate office building in downtown Jackson.
Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 8:05AM Produced by Jim Albritton | The 16th Annual Mississippi Miracles Radiothon raised a record $504, 360 for Batson Children's Hospital. The radiothon is the nation's largest, bringing together 10 Radio People stations from Vicksburg, Jackson and Meridian.
Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 1:07AM 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.
Monday, May 23, 2016 at 3:38PM 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.
Flight, Golden Triangle, Helicopters in AirCare, Batson Hospital, Flight, Flight Stories, Health Care, UMC, UMMC Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 2:46AM Produced by Jim Albritton | Hannah Dunaway, 14, of Vicksburg, will represent Batson Children's Hospital as Mississippi's 2015 Children's Miracle Network Champion. She'll represent Mississippi's only children's hospital at the White House, Disney World and at events and fundraisers across the state.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 4:29AM Produced by Jim Albritton | Batson volunteers lead the 2015 Mal's St. Paddy's Parade through the rainy streets of Jackson, selling T-shirts, beads and collecting donations for Mississippi's only children's hospital. The 33rd annual parade and many of its related events benefit Batson Children's Hospital.
Monday, March 9, 2015 at 5:25PM Produced by Jim Albritton | In its 14th year, the Mississippi Miracles Radiothon is the nation's largest radio event benefiting a children's hospital. And for DJs and crew of 10 Radio People stations, it's a labor of love.
Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 4:09AM Produced by Jim Albritton | The 2014 Jingle Bell Jog, presented by Southern Ag Credit, benefits the Children's Cancer Center at Batson Children's Hospital at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The fifth annual event, hosted by Madison Central High School, features a 5K and 10K run and a half marathon.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 11:41PM Produced by Jim Albritton | Thousands attended Crystal Spring’s annual Halloween celebration—Trunk or Treat—a benefit for Mississippi’s Toughest Kids Foundation. MTKF plans to build a one-of-a-kind camp for kids and others with chronic diseases or disabilities in Copiah County. Learn more at http://mtkfound.com.
Friday, October 24, 2014 at 12:06AM Produced by Jim Albritton | Sweet Potato Queen Jill Conner Browne and Braveheart screenwriter Randall Wallace unite to help kids at Mississippi's only children's hospital.
Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 4:18PM Produced by Jim Albritton | Batson Children's Hospital patient Hannah Dunaway receives her "Wings of Gold," completing the Naval Aviator for a Day program at Naval Air Station Meridian. Lieutenant Commander Clinton Watt and Lieutenant Kristin Acton guided the 13-year-old Vicksburg girl through the day-long program.
