Entries in Christmas (28)

Thursday
Dec112014

Southern AgCredit Jingle Bell Jog Benefits the Children's Cancer Center at Batson Children's Hospital

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.

Thursday
Dec192013

2013 Jingle Bell Jog Benefits Pediatric Cancer Patients

Produced by Jim Albritton | Hundreds braved freezing temperatures to run or walk in the 2013 Jingle Bell Jog at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi. The fifth annual event benefits the Children's Cancer Clinic at Batson Children's Hospital in Jackson.

Thursday
Dec192013

Batson Toy Convoy Rolls to Batson Children's Hospital

Produced by Jim Albritton | Just in time for Christmas, two semi-trailer trucks from the Walmart Distribution Center in Brookhaven, Mississippi brought hundreds of toys to sick and injured kids at Batson Children's Hospital in Jackson.  

Sunday
Nov102013

Batson Patients Rock the Runway at Mistletoe Marketplace Fashion Show

Produced by Jim Albritton | Five Batson Children's Hospital patients mastered the stage at Mistletoe Marketplace's annual "Rockin' Down the Runway" tween and teen fashion show. The annual Junior League of Jackson event is sponsored by the University of Mississippi Medical Center. 

Monday
Jan072013

Outdoor Rink Thrills Mississippi Hockey Players 

Produced by Jim Albritton | A group of former pro hockey players, northern transplants and a surprisingly large number of homegrown players, used the skating rink at Baptist Heath Systems' Christmas on Ice event for a few all-too-rare hockey games in Madison, Mississippi. There are no permanent rinks in central Mississippi. Many of these players drive to Olive Branch in north Mississippi or Biloxi on the coast for a chance to practice or play on ice. 

Sunday
Jan062013

Photos | Temporary Ice Rink Thrills Central Mississippi Hockey Players

The skating rink at "Christmas on Ice" in Madison is the best present a group of central Mississippi hockey players could receive. The group, made up of former pro players, northern transplants and a surprisingly large number of homegrown players, used the rink at the Baptist Heath Systems event during off hours for practice and numerous games. Many of these players drive to Olive Branch in north Mississippi or Biloxi on the coast for a chance to practice or play on ice. There are no permanent ice rinks in central Mississippi.

Go to our Facebook Photo Gallery to see photos of hockey players on the rink at Chrismas on Ice in Madison, Mississippi. Click here to see all our photo albums.

A video news story about the players is coming soon to Newsocracy. 


Thursday
Dec202012

Christmas in Canton | Famed Small Town Square Decked Out in Lights 

Produced by Jim Albritton | Canton, the "City of Lights," comes alive each holiday season with attractions and events for young and old alike centered around the central Mississippi town's historic Courthouse Square. The square has been a film location for many movies, including "A Time to Kill," "My Dog Skip," and "O Brother Where Art Thou." During the holiday season, it's decked out in more than 200,000 lights. 

Thursday
Dec202012

Photos of Christmas in Canton, Mississippi

Go to our Facebook Photo Gallery to see photos of 200,000 Christmas lights in the historic Courthouse Square in Canton, Mississippi. Click here to see all our photo albums.


Tuesday
Dec182012

Mission Possible: Batson Toy Drive | Mississippi Highway Patrol

Produced by Jim Albritton | The Mississippi Highway Patrol worked with other area law enforcement agencies on a toy drive for Batson Children's Hospital. The donated toys filled two trailers. Santa Claus will give the toys to sick and injured kids at Mississippi's only children's hospital on Christmas Eve. | Batson on Facebook | Batson Website
Monday
Dec172012

Photos of the Mississippi Highway Patrol's Toy Drive for Batson Children's Hospital

Go to our Facebook Photo Gallery to see photos of the Mississippi Highway Patrol Batson Children's Hospital Toy Drive. Click here to see all our photo albums.


Friday
Dec142012

Photos of New Orleans | December 2012

Go to our Facebook Photo Gallery to see photos of New Orleans. Click here to see all our photo albums.


Friday
Dec142012

Christmas in New Orleans 2012

Produced by Jim Albritton | A quick look at Christmas in New Orleans, from the decorated trees of the Roosevelt Hotel to the live music in the French Quarter.

Saturday
Dec242011

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.

Saturday
Dec242011

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.

Friday
Dec232011

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.