After six months, three cities and hundreds of fire hydrant problems, I took my findings to the state's rating bureau. They urge cities and counties get their hydrants working, but if they don't, there's no one really holding the departments accountable. My digging continues as I put pressure on area chiefs to get something done.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
ON-AIR VIDEO: FOX 40 News Investigates Jackson Hydrant Problems
Here's one of my better ones...it's my Jackson fire hydrant investigation. I've been to two other cities and now it's time for the big one. I found hundreds of hydrants not working like they should and dozens dry. Check it out in my very latest piece.
ON-AIR VIDEO: Hinds Sheriff Squashing Litterbugs in New Pitch
Our local sheriff is cracking down on litterbugs. I went on trash patrol as the sheriff unveiled his new campaign targetting litterbugs. It's called, "Only 'Trash' Litters." It's a pretty fun one. Enjoy! And don't litter!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
New Post: My Debut on the Competition
Check out my debut on the competition. I was part of a "celebrity" ice cream scooping contest this weekend at the Jackson zoo. Channel 3, the NBC station here interviewed me as someone trying to knock of their anchor, the defending champ in the contest. It's pretty cool...then scroll down to see my "lighter side of news" video, including some funnies from my Saturday newscast.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
ON-AIR VIDEO: The Lighter Side of News
Hey all...check out some of the lighter side of the news from this Saturday. I took part in a celebrity ice cream scooping contest this weekend. Don't know how many people actually know of me or our station, but it was a lot of fun to get out in the community...just part of my job. Enjoy that and more from some updated anchoring!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
ON-AIR VIDEO: Bus Accident Kills Teen, Injures 27
This one's a bit of a montage...it includes a story I wrote and edited this weekend and a promotion featuring me...then some chat. Enjoy!
Friday, July 10, 2009
ON-AIR VIDEO: Total Budget Finally Passes
The final pieces of Mississippi's budget battle finally come together after months of contentious debate. My life has consisted of this and only this the last few months, so I, like lawmakers am relieved. Check it out in my latest story.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Breaking Down the Process: What It Takes to Pass A Budget
This is one of my favorite stories in a really long time...lawmakers passed a budget already...you can see that story below. Before they did though, in a fun, featurey story, I broke down the process staff has to go through to get a budget passed in time. It's entertaining and informative...featuring the "SchoolHouse Rock" cartoon we all watched growing up. Check it out below!
ON-AIR VIDEO: Budget Finally Passes With a Few Unresolved Issues
After months of hard work, Mississippi's budget deadline has come and gone. Lawmakers passed a nearly $6 billion spending plan, funding every state agency expect a few minor details. It's a relief, but it's not over yet.
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