11/14/2025
CIS was proud to be a part of the Jim Spruiell Memorial Swings For Scholarships through the Imaging Center of Columbus sponsoring a hole.
Friends and colleagues of James L. “Jim” Spruiell, chief flight nurse for North Mississippi Medical Center, established a scholarship in his memory shortly after his untimely death. Jim, 61, of Sulligent, Ala., was one of three people who died Nov. 19, 2017, in a medical helicopter crash in rural Arkansas. The helicopter, which was operated by Pafford EMS and Air Methods, was en route from Pine Bluff, Ark., to DeWitt, Ark., when the crash occurred.
The Jim Spruiell Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to individuals who are pursuing a career in emergency medicine. Recipients can include those pursuing a career as a trauma surgeon, emergency medicine physician, registered nurse, paramedic or emergency medical technician (EMT). Recipients can be high school seniors preparing to enter college or individuals currently in the workforce about to embark on a second career.
Jim worked diligently to make sure his children had the opportunity to attend college.
The Jim Spruiell Memorial Scholarship is founded in memory of his impressive work ethic and passion to help others, whether in the field or in the classroom.
Top left pic: Helicopter medical flight crew landing.
Bottom left pic: Pafford air one flight crew and Jim's wife and daughters.
Family from left to right: Danielle, Lisa(Jim's wife) , and Madison . Not pictured are sons Nathan and Jacob.
Top right pic: Michael Sorrells with water and treats at the Capitol Imaging services table at the start of the course.
Bottom right pic: Highschool classmates and participants in the tournament.
From left to right: Justin Maddox, Nathan Dove, Nathan McGriff(Jim's stepson), and Michael Sorrells.