Jackson Jambalaya

 Polk County (Fl) Sheriff Grady Polk left no doubts as to what he thinks about all the "scrums" taking place in various states over illegal immigration. 

All was well in Israel.  The milk and honey flowed, a chicken there was in every pot, and the good times  rolled.  However, Amos warned the children of Israel they mistook paradise for a prelude to death.  Amos is not exactly one of the more pleasant books in the Bible as it foretells a judgement of destruction for the Israelites.  The late Dr. Frank Pollard pointed out how the ninth book of Amos spelled out how Israel would be laid waste for its sin.  Yet, Amos leaves us with a glimmer of hope "when the reaper is overtaken by the plowman."  Enjoy Dr. Pollard's 1998 sermon posted below. 

On the first day of the 2026 session, the Mississippi Senate took a strong position against public school vouchers. “Vouchers are not on the table in the Senate,” Mississippi Today reported Education Committee Chairman Sen. Dennis DeBar, Jr., as saying. Later that day the full Senate easily passed two education bills locking in that position.

 The FBI investigated then Jackson-Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba's relationship with lobbyist Quincy Merkuro.  

Posted below are the most recent tax returns for the MSU Foundation, Jackson Chamber of Commerce, Blue Cross Foundation, Hartfield Academy, and Ballet Mississippi.

 Who needs cable when you have the I-55N Kroger? 

 As Americans shift into prolific identity groups, the rest of us find ourselves rolling our eyes and shaking our heads a lot. “Why did he say that? Didn’t he know?” Social constructs excuse reactions that used to be more than inexcusable. Identity groups claim that their own rules exempt them from traditional, i.e. mature reactions. Group violence via demonstrations and riots has become the norm in our cities. The teams are divided into outraged citizens who demand their freedom of speech rights versus law enforcement officers and supportive citizens trying to maintain law and order.  

 Check out this video of a Karenicus Bitchimus in the wild.  Jim and Marlin would have been proud. 

Embattled Hinds County District Attorney accused the FBI of engaging in outrageous conduct to "coerce" him into accepting $125,000 in bribes for a Jackson convention center hotel development in a motion to dismiss filed in U.S. District Court Monday.  The motion alleges the Fibbies isolated Owens and kept him drunk for several days until he agreed to accept a bribe.  The Court sealed the motion after the government objected.  

Note: The House of Representatives passed the bill yesterday by a margin of two votes . 

Last week, House Speaker Jason White unveiled HB2, the Mississippi Education Freedom Act - the most exciting and ambitious advancement for school choice in our state in years, perhaps ever!

 The Fondren is plagued by an affliction.  However, the affliction has a name: Todd Higgins.  Higgins is not happy unless he is setting fires and tearing up houses, which he has been doing for years.   Unfortunately for the victims, he is a star pupil of the Hinds County Catch & Release Program. 

 We got us a cold snap coming this weekend so what else could be better than some of ZeroBear Poly Bear's creamy ground beef, mushroom, and spinach soup? Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, it is posted below in downloadable format.  Enjoy. 

 The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following statement. 

The Drag Racers of Jackson double down and posted more videos of their stupidity. 

 Madison-Rankin County District Attorney Bubba Bramlett issued the following statement. 

 Secretary of State Michael Watson issued the following statement. 

It's Mardi Gras season and you know what that means.  Randazzo's King Cakes are back at Nandy's Candy.Want the real thing? Swing by and get one. Available flavors are cream cheese, traditional, and a limited amount of pecan praline, blueberry, and strawberry.  You can call 601-362-9553 to reserve one as well. Enjoy.  

Some people just can't take advantage of a good break.  Exhibit A: Jason Hulsman.  Despite getting a suspended sentence for shooting into an occupied dwelling last year, Hulsman might be going to prison anyway after he was arrested for a DUI.  

John Jason Hulsman

 A federal grand jury indicted Stephen Spencer Pittman for arson in the burning of Beth Israel Congregation Saturday.  The indictment states: 

Although the Mullahs killed thousands in Persia this year, such does not slacken their thirst for more blood as they continue to massacre their own people.  If you want to get an idea of the bloodshed, I highly recommend checking out Vlahad Online's Twitter feed.  Posted below are videos of what is taking place.  The videos and Twitter feed are graphic.  You have been warned. 

 This little incident purportedly took place recently on Medgar Evers Boulevard. 

 Brother Day issued the following statement supporting school choice on Facebook yesterday.

 Brother Dawn issued the following statement. 

 Iced tea has been called the house wine of the South. Rick Bragg once wrote that a glass of iced tea can tell you just about everything you need to know about where you are and who you’re with, and he wasn’t wrong. Around here, iced tea is just part of how things are done. It shows up early and sticks around.

 Check out what our little Brownshirt looked like after he burned both himself and Beth Israel Congregation Saturday.

As we’ve discussed in this column before, Congress has not adopted a comprehensive five-year Farm Bill since 2018. In states like Mississippi, there are few pieces of legislation that are more impactful, given this state’s $9.51 billion total agricultural production value and the jobs those activities support.

Who else but Stephen Spencer Pittman. Check out what the little Brown Shirt posted on Instagram the day he (allegedly) torched Beth Israel Congregation.

Mission Mississippi, a nonprofit organization committed to reconciling racial and ethnic differences, along with various denominations and congregations, is sponsoring a prayer gathering to pray specifically for our legislative leaders.

 The wheels of justice are moving swiftly indeed for young Stephen Spencer Pittman.  The Hinds County grand jury indicted Pittman for first degree arson - place of worship yesterday.  The indictment states: 

“Who you gonna’ believe? Me or your lying eyes.” Substitute Entergy’s spokesperson for Chico Marx, and you have the current gaslighting telling you don’t believe what you see happening in other states and what common sense tells you will happen here. Just trust Entergy not to raise electric rates for small customers to benefit Amazon’s data centers.

 Update: Scott adams passed this morning. 

Dilbert creator Scott Adams has been moved into hospice care.  

 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

 Stephen Spencer Pittman will remain in federal custody after his initial appearance today.  The FBI charged Pittman with arson in the burning of Beth Israel Congregation Saturday morning . 

The Malco theatre in Madison is rolling back the clock as it rolls out a few gems this spring.  Check out the lineup.  

The FBI charged Stephen Spencer Pittman with arson in U. S. District Court today in the Beth Israel Congregation arson attack Saturday morning. The affidavit posted below tells the story, a story of thuggery and just plain stupidity.   Pittman confessed to the crime - after he laughed about it.  

 Beth Israel Congregation released security video of Saturday morning's arson attack . 

 Unfortunately, Saturday's burning of Beth Israel Congregation was not the first attack on Jackson's only synagogue.  The Klan bombed the facility six months after it opened in 1967 and the home of its Rabbi a few months later. Step back in time to see what happened way back when. 

Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement Friday.

"Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, Or what's a heaven for?" Robert Browning. 

 Beth Israel Congregation posted the following message on social media: 

Credit: Todd Starnes

 The Flowood Police Department issued the following statement and mug shot. 

"Let's look at this (grace) like this.  Eudora Welty can write a book in Jackson and it is acclaimed all over the world.  That's called talent.  There are people in our state who can sign their name to some papers and they will acquire businesses worth billions of dollars.  That's called capital.  The Wright brothers could take some bicycle parts, wire, metal, and canvas and build an airplane.  That's called genius. Michelangelo could take some brushes and paints and paint a beautiful thing on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. That's called art.  A mechanic can take a broken-down car and put the motor back together.  That's called skill. 

 Jackson Mayor John Horhn issued the following statement. 

Even amidst a new legislative session and mid-term elections, Republican rumblings about next year’s elections grow as precipitous events loom.

Update: A suspect has been arrested.  Sources told JJ the suspect is a 19 year-old white male.  Security cameras captured him on video.  He allegedly burned himself and had to go to the hospital.  The Jackson Fire Department, ATF, FBI, and Homeland Security are investigating.  

A fire took place at Beth Israel Congregation this morning.   The Southern Jewish Life website reported: 

 Some ne'er do wells hit the ruins of Last Call Sports Bar & Grill yesterday.  The establishment posted on Facebook: 

 What a mess! Now we have to pick sides again. Now we have to blame the other side again for what they started. It is their fault, you know. If they hadn’t done that in the first place, we wouldn’t have had to fix everything that’s happened as a result. We told you so, and now we’re in a mess just like we warned about. And they’re blaming it all on us and not taking any responsibility for what they’ve done. Rinse, wash, and repeat.

 Mississippi's annual PGA tournament is no more.  The PGA issued the 2026 fall schedule today. 

 A Hartsfield Academy parent sued the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools after MAIS banned him from his son's basketball games.  MAIS banned several parents for the remainder of the basketball season after a confrontation between players, fans, and families at the end of the game. 

As we kick off 2026, the Mississippi Center for Public Policy is more energized than ever.  We are excited about the successes our state has seen – and we have a plan to build on that momentum with further free market reform!