Ted Jackson is a photojournalist for the New Orleans Times-Picayune. A few years back he was part of a team who won the Pulitzer Prize.

My high school years were spent in McComb, Mississippi. Graduated from McComb High School. The green and gold tigers.

Ted and his family were a part of the church there in McComb.

One of the best meals I have ever had was at his home in Covington/Mandeville, Louisiana. While on a road trip, Leslie and I, stopped over to spend the evening at Ted and Nancy's home. Ted, that day had been out on the gulf of Mexico shooting pictures for what would become part of the Pulitzer Prize winning work. The four of us sat at their table and talked and ate. Fresh shrimp, boiled in a pot with corn on the cob and new potatoes. The shrimp were given to him that day from some of the fishermen on whose boats he had gained a ride from which to take pictures. Leslie, being more of a Texas steak and potato type eater was at first hesitant to eat the strange sea specimens. However, she quickly overcame her hesitation and worked like a thrasher. Plenty of food, plenty of chat, and plenty of memories made.

Ted has been an integral part of the coverage of the aftermath of Katrina. Seems that he has gained a bit of notice due to his pictures and his ordeal in the gathering of said pictures.

"The Ordeal of Ted Jackson and the New Orleans Times-Picayune" can be found at www.digitaljournalist.org/issue0512/jackson_intro.html. Sorry that I am not savvy enough to make a direct link. You will have to type it in. At the bottom of the page there is a link to a slideshow of some of his photos and commentary. I have not been to New Orleans since then, but I know some who have. They seem to be unable to describe it.

Take a look.