It’s about time it rained.
I tell you, today is one of those days you’d rather be in the bed or relaxing with a good book. I love the sound of rain on the roof. If it had been raining like this in the morning, I’m not sure I would have been able to get myself out of bed.
In all seriousness, we really needed a good soaking rain. Let’s just hope we get a little more before the day is done. Who knows when we’ll get another good rain.
On the news front, we’ve got story coming up in tomorrow’s edition (we’ll probably have it posted online before 5 p.m.), about a new television feature on Natalee Holloway. It’s called “Haunting Evidence” and it airs tomorrow night at 9 p.m. on COURT-TV. We’ll talk to Dave Holloway, Natalee’s father, about what he thinks of the show’s tactics.
Dave, as many of you know, is a local insurance agent with State Farm and is one of the nicest, most caring individuals you’ll ever meet.
When I returned home to Meridian last year to take over this job, I saw Dave at a local eatery — the first time I’d seen him in years. I watched as person after person approached his table to discuss Natalee’s disappearance. Even though his meal was interrupted, he took the time to talk to every single person. I can’t imagine how tough it’s been for he and his family to go through all of this. My prayers are certainly with them.
Technology
I just love technology. Last week, we purchased two video cameras for our reporters. The idea was for them to bring back “breaking news” for footage on our Web site. This morning is a perfect example of what we’re looking for. Brian Livingston captured the scene of a morning traffic accident. When you click on the update, you can read about it and watch the footage. Pretty cool stuff for all you news junkies — myself included.
Riley Center season
The MSU Riley Center is expected to announce its new lineup of shows this afternoon at 5 p.m. As soon as the story is filed, we’ll post it on our site to share with our readers (my fingers are still crossed for Lauryn Hill).
E-mail Editor Fredie Carmichael at fcarmichael@themeridianstar.com
Editor's Blog
June 19, 2007
June 19, 2007
- Editor's Blog
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- Meridian reminds me of home
- To me, Dad was a remarkable man
- June 19, 2007 Ramblings about the rain, Web extras, and Natalee Holloway.
- June 15, 2007 A little humor (or at least an attempt at it) and some random news ...
- June 13, 2007 Don't shoot, I FINALLY updated it.
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April 11, 2007
All this Don Imus stuff has me thinking: what the heck is wrong with us? - April 3, 2007 Blogging on a "blah" day.
- March 21, 2007 New video, college basketball, and local news.
- March 12, 2007. Blame the media campaign begins
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March 7, 2007
Raw: Aerials Show Path of Oklahoma Destruction
Raw: Widespread Destruction in Moore, Okla.
Raw: Massive Funnel Clouds in Oklahoma
Raw: Japan's WWII Atrocities Under Fire in Seoul
Voters Could Elect LA's First Female Mayor
Raw: Rescuers Pull Tornado Survivors to Safety
Oklahoma Gov: 'Hearts Are Broken' After Tornado
Raw: Walking in a Flattened Okla. Neighborhood
Raw: Rescue Workers Search Oklahoma School
Raw: Witness Describes Scene After Okla. Tornado
Raw: Aftermath of Massive Tornado in Oklahoma
Raw: House Burns After Massive Oklahoma Tornado
Raw: Tornado on the Ground in Oklahoma
Split-second Choice Ended With NY Student Dead
White House Backs 'Shield Law' for Media
Wave of Attacks Kills Scores in Iraq
Pug Life on Display at Wisconsin Festival
Company Promises to Make All Snail Mail Digital
Analyst: Tumblr Fills Void in Yahoo's Offerings
