Jackson Jambalaya

 The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

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 If you want to see some of the seamy underside of Jackson, check out Karterpound's Instagram page.  Our man posted yet another video of some um, shenanigans in the hood.  

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Life tends to deliver milestones in clusters, never spreading them out at a leisurely pace, but stacking them up all at once. This week is no exception. On Saturday, my daughter is getting married—a once-in-a-lifetime event. Then, two days later, I board a plane to spend the next eight weeks working overseas. It’s not ideal timing, but that’s the nature of my life. In the coming months, I’ll host six trips across Europe—Spain, Tuscany (twice), a Tuscany trip I call Tuscany 2.0 where I host guests who have already travelled with me in Tuscany but with all new adventures, Holland/Belgium, and England/Scotland. Some of these trips I’ve done before, some are newer variations, but I love what I do, no matter how many times I do it. And while those familiar streets, piazzas, and villages bring me joy, my mind isn’t on travel at the moment. It’s on something far bigger.

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Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

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Empty coolers on grocery store egg product shelves, dramatically higher prices when you can find eggs, and angst and dread among those who make their livings in Mississippi’s robust poultry and egg industry – that’s the new reality.

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

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 The tyranny of the trans movement reared its ugly head in Maine when a state representative lost her right to speak and vote after she dared speak out about a trans male/female who demolished the female competition in the state championship track meet.  

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A Madison County woman faces over $10,000 in fines for contempt of court after she failed to turn over  required documents in her divorce case.  However, she blames her former lawyer, Bridget Todd, for failing to keep her informed in what is becoming a familiar story.  Ms. Todd gained prominence for her representation of Carly Gregg last year.  

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A Rankin County college student was allowed to plead guilty to cyberstalking after the prosecution withdrew his indictment for sexual battery of a minor and statutory rape last year.  

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 Well, well, well. It appears the Mexican drug cartels are not too happy right now.  The New York Times reported Sunday: 

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 Madison police arrested Thaddeus Clayton Cochran today and charged him with trespassing and contempt of court. 

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 The horror stories about the Jackson office of the United States Postal Service are true.  

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 Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement. 

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Local media personality Barbie Bassett took her shot at her former employer, WLBT.  WLBT said thank you, very much, now we will take our own shot.   The two sides will continue to war as a recent settlement conference failed. 

Credit: Vicksburg Daily New

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 Jacksonian John Zehr created a poll for the Jackson mayoral election online.  Feel free to go vote.

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Pete Perry authored this post.  Given the recent flareup over early voting among our elected officials, JJ thought it might spur debate if someone presented the case against early voting.  

As proposed by Senate Bill #2654, “No-Excuse” Early Voting would allow Mississippi voters to cast ballots in person at their County Circuit Clerk’s office for 15 days prior to Election Day, be that a primary, special or general election. 

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 Meanwhile over in Texas.....

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Is it ok to be rich? Is it all right to have ambition? What about things? Is it ok to want things? What do these questions have to do with the Sermon on the Mount? Watch the late Dr. Frank Pollard's 1997 sermon posted below to get the answers to these questions and more. He will also explain what the Sermon on the Mount has to do with being a clown.  Enjoy. 

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Are they auditioning in Washington for a Saturday Night Live skit?

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 You wanted it, you got it.  Posted below is the Clarksdale Press Register editorial that generated so much controversy.  Enjoy.  

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Some JPS teachers squalled about school closures at the Mayoral candidate forum held at Duling Hall last weekend.  As they complained, the candidates bobbed and weaved as everyone tried to avoid dealing with reality.  Perhaps it's time to educate these "educators" as well as our would-be leaders with some simple math. 

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The White House has indicated negotiations with Russia and Ukraine are beginning to come to a head, and may be resolved as soon as this week. Democrats and progressive media are stuck reviving a Russian Hoax.

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 An Ole Miss student is fighting back against an online scandal she says never happened.   

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Last week, Mississippi lawmakers finally stumbled into the 21st century and decided that adults—yes, grown-ups—should be allowed to buy wine online. 

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 Some Mississippi Valley State University men's basketball games might, might, be implicated in a gambling investigation.  ESPN reported: 

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Life teaches us that all things are related.  OK, maybe they aren't, but I did get you to read this far and consider looking a bit more into my foolishness.

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Electricity appears to be the currency of the future for economic growth, and this could put Mississippi at an advantage.

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Update: The victim was 12 years old.  

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

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 The city of Jackson will pay for golf carts stolen from the municipal golf course.  

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Hinds County Chancellor Crystal Wise Martin dismissed with prejudice Clarksdale's lawsuit against the Clarksdale Press Register yesterday.   Judge Martin drew national attention when she ordered the newspaper to remove an editorial criticizing Clarksdale elected officials they claimed was defamatory.  

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Don't miss the 2025 College and Career Savings Art Contest deadline! Applications are due this Friday, February 28.

If you are a student, and you wish to participate, just submit your artwork online at treasury.ms.gov/ArtContest. This year's theme is "what do you want to be when you grow up?"

The State Treasury is sponsoring $8,000 worth of Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) Account scholarships. The teacher with the most student entries will receive a $1,000 MACS scholarship as well! MACS accounts are great because they can be put towards tuition costs, certificates, school supplies and much more!

Before it's too late, read up on the full art contest rules located on the State Treasury website and submit your artwork! Rules

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 Denise Frazier's dog fetish landed her in prison for a few years.  

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Some people judge towns by their population. Others point to school systems, parks, water and air quality, or thriving local businesses. But to me, the character of a town is best measured by its small, independent restaurants and cafes—the places that stand the test of time. They’re more than just places to grab a meal—they’re where stories are told, friendships are built, and communities connect.

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 No, this food fight didn't involve the State Auditor as it took place inside City Hall yesterday.  

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Hinds County Chancellor Crystal Wise Martin kicked a political and judicial hornet’s nest in issuing a Feb. 18 temporary restraining order that required a Mississippi newspaper to remove a Feb. 8 editorial criticizing Clarksdale Mayor Chuck Espy and the Clarksdale Board of Commissioners from its website.

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 UMC is transferring services from the Jackson Medical Mall back to the main campus on North State Street. The medical center announced its plans in a flyer distributed to state legislators recently.  Some services will remain at the medical mall. 

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State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement.

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Correction: The post erroneously reported Jayveon Murphy was one of the suspects. 

Two knuckleheads sit in the Raymond Detention Center after they tried to kill a Hinds County deputy and her children last week.  

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Highlights: 

- History of Case

- The Editorial

- Court Ambush

- Clarksdale Wants to Call it Quits

The city of Clarksdale wants to take its ball and go home after suffering national embarrassment last week.  

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Tripped his way to conviction 

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

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 A mink killed four Amazon parrots at the Jackson Zoo last week.  

Credit: Alexandria Zoo

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 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is holding is regular briefing right now.  The press conference is live-streamed below. 

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A Madison County woman is suing  attorneys Bridget Todd  and Richard Roberts for legal malpractice after her divorce was thrown out because a required form was not filed.  Ms. Todd achieved prominence for representing 14 year-old Carly Gregg in her murder trial.  

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 The Byram Police Department issued the following statement. 

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 Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones issued the following statement. 

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 The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued the following statement. 

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 JJ brings to you every week a sermon from the late Dr. Frank Pollard of First Baptist Church, one of the finest preachers to ever grace Jackson.  Speaking with wit and clarity few possess, he says more in a 15 minute sermon than those who preach hour-long stem-winders.  In the 1997 sermon posted below, Dr. Pollard delves into the story of how Christ used the Samaritan well to break down barriers among race, sex, and religion.  Dr. Pollard even worked in some Jerry Clower.  Enjoy. 

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As the dragon and his beast wreak havoc at the national and international levels, political spats in Mississippi seem mild. Interestingly, the ones making news are all Republican on Republican.

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