Entries in Events (53)

Saturday
Jun012019

Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base

Athletic spirit and determination are on display each year at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi as Special Olympians from across the state gather to participate in the Special Olympics of Mississippi Summer Games. Two airmen team up to support and root on each athlete during the games. Keesler AFB has hosted the event for 33 years.

Monday
Apr032017

Ridgeland OBO Tandem Rally | It's Mississippi Cool

Produced by Jim Albritton | Tandem cyclists from across the country gathered in Mississippi for the third annual Ridgeland OBO Tandem Rally. The multi-day event includes routes along the Natchez Trace and Ross Barnett Reservoir in central Mississippi.

Monday
Apr032017

Sunset Concert Series at Lake Shore Park

The Sunset Concert Series at the Ross Barnett Reservoir's Lake Shore Park in Brandon, Mississippi is a tradition in the making. Jay Herrington and Seth Thomas kicked-off the concert series on March 23, 2017. The concerts continue every other Thursday through June 1. Admission is $5 per vehicle or $1 per walk-in. The Sunset Concert Series is sponsored by Crawfish King.   

Sunday
May172015

2015 Dragon Boat Regatta | Ridgeland, Mississippi

Produced by Jim Albritton | A brief look at the 2015 Madison County Chamber Dragon Boat Regatta at Old Trace Park in Ridgeland, Mississippi.  

Monday
Oct132014

Cars, Motorcycles & Planes Wow Crowds at 2014 Renaissance Euro Fest

Produced by Jim Albritton | Thousands attended the 6th Annual Renaissance Euro Fest Classic European Auto & Motorcycle Show in Ridgeland, Mississippi and its companion event—Pistons & Props Drive and Fly In—in Bolton. 

Monday
Jul072014

10 Cool Mississippi Events That Shouldn't Be Missed

Here are 10 Mississippi events that shouldn’t be missed (in no particular order). Of course, there are a lot more than 10. Give us time, we’ll get to all of them.



Wednesday
May282014

2014 Madison County Chamber Dragon Boat Regatta

Produced by Jim Albritton | Fifty-one teams competed in the 2014 Dragon Boat Regatta at the Ross Barnett Reservoir in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The event, sponsored by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, brings together businesses, nonprofits and other groups for a day-long competition that benefits MadCAAP. | http://paddlesontherez.com

Monday
Nov112013

Sawdust & Splinters Contest Draws Lumberjacks to Mississippi 

Produced by Jim Albritton | Sawdust & Splinters draws top-ranked lumberjack competitors and chainsaw carvers from across the country to rural Mississippi. | For more information about Sawdust & Splinters: http://www.sdsfest.com

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
Nov042013

Photos | L'auberge Euro Fest Classic European Auto and Motorcycle Show

More the 70 classic and new European cars and motorcycles filled "The Lawn" at the L'auberge Casino Hotel in Baton Rouge for the L'auberge Euro Fest Classic European Auto and Motorcycle Show on November 2, 2013. Click here to see photos of the event. 


Monday
Nov042013

Photos | Sawdust & Splinters Lumberjack Competition

Click here to see photos of Sawdust and Splinters, a combination event featuring world champion lumberjacks and nationally recognized chainsaw carvers. The three-day competition located between Tylertown and McComb, Mississippi showcases the athleticism, endurance, strength, agility, talents and sportsmanship of a wide range of participants. 


Monday
Nov042013

Photos | Kruizin' for Batson Toy Drive Car Show

Click here to see photos from the Kruizin' for Batson Toy Drive and Car Show in Forest, Mississippi on October 26, 2013. The inaugural Kruizin' event benefits the second annual Mississippi Highway Patrol Toy Drive for Batson Children's Hospital.

Sunday
Oct202013

Renaissance Euro Fest | 1978 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 

Produced by Jim Albritton | A 1978 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 was one of more than 100 classic European cars at the 2013 Renaissance Euro Fest Auto & Motorcycle Show in Ridgeland, Mississippi. 

Tuesday
Oct152013

2013 Renaissance Euro Fest Auto Show Goes Back to the Future and Beyond 

Produced by Jim Albritton | The Fifth Annual Renaissance Euro Fest Classic European Auto and Motorcycle Show in Ridgeland, Mississippi had something for everyone: a Morgan 3 Wheeler from New Orleans, a Porsche from Chicago, a Ferrari from Dubai and a DeLorean from Mississippi that sent everyone back to the future.

Sunday
Oct132013

Morgan 3 Wheeler Wows at 2013 Euro Fest Auto Show 

Produced by Jim Albritton | A Morgan 3 Wheeler wows exhibitors and visitors alike at the 2013 Renaissance Euro Fest Auto Show in Ridgeland, Mississippi. For more information, visit the Euro Fest website