Make it Like Beckham | Mississippi Jeweler Creates What He Sells 

​From creating one-of-a-kind originals to redesigning precious heirlooms, Brian Beckham knows jewelry. His Jackson, Mississippi shop--Beckham Custom Jewelry Co.--is both showcase and studio for the jewelry he creates.

Inspired Pittsburgh Pirates Fan Brings Miracle Field to Mississippi | Ridgeland

Inspired by the Pittsburgh Pirates, then 12-year-old fan Joseph Voynik set out to build a baseball field for physically challenged athletes in Mississippi. And just three years later, a groundbreaking ceremony in Ridgeland proves one person can still make a big difference in the lives of others. 

Multistate Team Gives Border Collie and Four Pups New Lives | Madison

For a Border Collie named Dolly and her four pups--Loretta, Reba, Patsy and Trisha--things are looking up. Thanks to volunteers in five states, they're headed to a border collie rescue facility in Indiana.

La'Porsha Renae's Homecoming Concert | McComb

Thousands of people in McComb, Mississippi welcomed American Idol's La'Porsha Renae home with a parade on March 27, 2016. At a concert at McComb High School, she sang seven songs and thanked the people of McComb and the region for their support. She's one of four finalists on the final season of the long-running Fox show. 

Mississippi Equestrian Wins Silver at Junior Olympics | Madison County

Years of training paid off for Mississippi equestrian Haley Curry at the 2016 Junior Olympics in Denver Colorado. The 17-year-old took home the silver medal in the North American Junior & Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) eventing competition.  

​20-foot Eiffel Tower Hints at Mississippian's Love of France | Jackson

Jane Halbert Jones loves France. What tipped us off? The giant 20-foot tall Eiffel Tower in her backyard. And that's just the start. She also hosts a big Bastille Day party, guides tourists through France and is set to return to Nice just weeks after the terrorist attack.  

American Idol's Michael Simeon at Home in Mississippi 

American Idol contestant Michael Simeon talks music, family, farming and how to make an audition memorable. But be warned, his number-one fan could steal your heart. 

Bass Fishing Hooks Brandon High School Students | Brandon 

A new bass fishing club has Brandon High School students hooked on a growing sport that has a lot to offer, including scholarship opportunities at a growing number of universities. 

David Oreck on Life, Work, Flight & His Love of Mississippi | Poplarville 

The hanger on David Oreck's 600-acre Poplarville, Mississippi farm houses a fleet of nine planes. The large lake with two islands, the massive stable, the Model T and the main house and guest houses are impressive as is the man who built an built a worldwide brand by cleaning up in the vacuum business.