Jackson Jambalaya

Truth management, persuasion schemes that tailor truth, confronts us constantly, a disturbing aspect of modern life.

 It appears an attorney got a case of sticky fingers down in Perry County.  

War has been a timely tradition for thousands of years. In II Samuel chapter 11 we read: “Then it happened in the spring, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him and all Israel, and they destroyed the sons of Ammon and besieged Rabbah. But David stayed at Jerusalem.” That was around 1000 B.C., three thousand years ago when King David son of Jesse ruled Israel.

Steven O'Neill appeared on the Jambalaya with the Kingfish podcast.  Mr. O'Neill is co-owner of Aplos (Highland Village) and the Manship restaurants.  He served in the U.S. Army in Iraq and is also quite the car enthusiast.  We discussed all kinds of groovy topics and all over some 10-Year Jack Daniels. Enjoy. 

 The Brandon Board of Ealdormen voted Monday night to study moving the Civil War Memorial Statue that stands erect in the middle of the town square.   The memorial was built in 1907.  

 Country music sensation Zach Top is coming to Brandon this fall. 

Allegedly stole $32,000 while on duty 

The Pearl Police Department issued the following statement. 

Immigration is the most critical issue facing America.  In recent weeks, ICE has been busy.  There have been lots of raids and approximately 800 daily arrests of illegal immigrants nationwide.  The administration wants one million deportations this year. In Los Angeles, this crackdown triggered protests that turned violent.  

 The Pearl Police Department issued the following statement. 

 Well, well, well, Ward 5 City Councilman Bryan Grizzell defended getting a big fat raise on the pages of Facebook yesterday.  Read for yourself. 

 We do miss the ZeroBear PolyBear since health issued forced him to step away from his love of all things culinary.  Posted below in dedication to him is a recipe for garlic chicken parmesan wings. 

 The Jackson City Council voted to raise its pay and give the Mayor a $50,000 pay increase as well at its regular meeting Tuesday night.   

 The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following statement. 

From Northside Drive yesterday.

This post is a guest column submitted by Pat Fontaine, Executive Director of the Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association.  

 Governor Tate Reeves issued the following statement. 

 It's that time of year again so please support your favorite Jackson website.  Your support makes this website possible and it would not have made it this far without you. JJ led the way in reporting on the Jackson water crisis and covered stories the media would not touch, right.  However, the need for your support remains as strong as ever. 

Bessie Speed passed away Sunday night.  She was the widow of Jackson titan Leland Speed.  She suffered a massive infection recently and after spending some time in the hospital, she passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. 

Father’s Day has come and gone, at least according to the calendar. But I’m still carrying it with me.

Check out these pictures taken yesterday at Thalia Mara Hall. 

The political and legal standoff between President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom is not the first time a U.S. president has federalized a state’s National Guard command. Following protests against the federal government’s escalation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids as part of the Trump administration’s effort to combat illegal immigration, Trump sent in the National Guard to “restore order,” despite objections from Newsom and the State of California.

 Update (6/18/25): Dampier died. 

The Brandon Police Department issued the following statement and pictures. 

The city of Gluckstadt lost the Battle for the new Reunion Parkway Interchange after a Madison County Chancellor approved the city of Madison's petition to annex the area. Madison and Gluckstadt both tried to annex 430 acres situated between the two cities.  Chancellor James Walker approved Madison's petition while denying Gluckstadt's. 

 This is spooky no matter how many times you watch the video. 

The Mississippi Energy Institute sponsored this post.  MEI President Patrick Sullivan authored the post.  

A story last week in the Wall Street Journal was titled "Electric Bills Set to Rise in Summer" reporting how natural gas prices are increasing heading into the hottest days of summer with peak air-conditioning demand. Electric bills typically increase slowly over time but have gone through a relatively dramatic increase across the country over the past four years. Why have electric bills risen more sharply in the last few years?

Well, a little bit of Lumumba grift drew the attention of a federal judge yesterday.   WLBT reported: 

 Well, that was quick.  So much for getting a good deal tomorrow. 

 The Brandon Police Department issued the following statement. 

 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is holding a press briefing right now.  It is live-streamed below. 

 Props to Ross Furniture.   The local furniture store hired none other than Barbie Bassett for its commercials.

A Ridgeland man will serve five years in prison after he tried to meet a minor child for sexual purposes.

Eudora's loss could be your gain.  That's right.  Everything must go.  Everything must be sold. Even the ants will be auctioned.  Did you hear me????  THE LIQUIDATION SALE IS NOW!!!  Check below for details. 

 The impossible is going to happen as a sequel to one of the all-time classics will come to the big screen. Marjorie Taylor-Greene and Richard Schwartz are going to be thrilled. 

 Before traveling to protest in another country, perhaps you should find out a little bit about that country.  

"It's one thing to teach a child how to build a fire with a match.  It's another thing to teach a child how not to burn down the house with it.  It's one thing to teach a child ballet.  It's another thing to teach her to walk straight.  It's one thing to teach a child to play the piano. It's also important that you learn not to steal things with those fingers" preached the late Dr. Frank Pollard on Father's Day waaaay back in 1988.  It's not the typical Father's Day sermon praising fathers as Dr. Pollard used David to show how not to be a father.  It's a wonderful sermon and worth watching.  Enjoy. 

July 1 will see winners and losers across the state courtesy of the Mississippi Legislature and Gov. Tate Reeves.

 Hinds County deputies arrested Christopher Payton Butler and charged him with fleeing a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault, and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.  Of course, this is not Butler's first brush with the law.  

The foundation of antisemitism is broad and potent and rooted deeply in the lies of world history. Doron Spielman’s book, “When the Stones Speak: The Remarkable Discovery of the City of David and What Israel’s Enemies Don’t Want You to Know.”

 Some good ole action returns to the big screen next week with the showing of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.  Showtimes are posted below.  Choose wisely.  

 Uh-oh.  It seems one of our legislators was sued for alienation of affection.  

Mississippi seems to be doing rather well.  Our economy is growing, and according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Mississippi was one of the fastest growing states in the last quarter of 2024.  Personal incomes are rising faster than inflation. 

U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate is holding a status conference on the Jackson water/sewer system Monday at 1.  

The Mississippi Parole Board was brave enough to release two-time killer Lamar Phillips but not brave enough to say which members voted for his release.  Phillips murdered Millsaps honor student and star football player Bradley Dew in 1992.  He killed another man two days later.  Despite being sentenced to serve life in prison, the Parole Board released him earlier this year.  

 Well, we all miss the ZeroBear PolyBear and his recipes so consider this post a homage to him. 

 It's been 55 years since June 11, 1970....

 Claiborne County Sheriff Edward Goods issued the following statement. 

 The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

 Dear Chief Wade: You like to tout JPD's success in clearing cases and solving murders.  Well, here is a name for you: Tia Evans.