Wednesday, October 9, 2024

The Jambalaya Podcast: Bill Crawford

Mississippi political columnist Bill Crawford appeared on The Jambalaya podcast this week. Mr. Crawford published a book, A Republican's Lament, Mississippi Needs Good Government Conservatives, this week.   The corn was shucked as we attempted to solve all of Mississippi's problems within 75 minutes.  Tune in below and enjoy. 

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When 14 Gets 15

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

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Robert St. John: Sicily 2024

Palermo, Sicily— Travel has a way of opening the world, peeling back the layers of the familiar, and revealing the extraordinary. It’s something that grabbed hold of me 13 years ago when I first took my wife, my then 14-year-old daughter, and my 10-year-old son on an adventure of a lifetime. We flew to Sweden, bought a Volvo, and embarked on a six-month journey through 72 cities, 17 countries, and two continents. Somewhere along that trip, Italy called, and I flew my buddy Wyatt over. Together, we wrote a book. And what started as an exploration of places and flavors became the foundation of my side-gig today—guiding others through the European cities, towns, landscapes and experiences that have captivated me.

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Red Alert! Red Alert!

The Lumumba war against Ted Henifin continues, courtesy of the Environmental Protection Agency.  

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Sid Salter: Election-Year Rhetoric on U.S. Crime Doesn't Match Crime Data

On the stump and in the presidential campaign ad wars, crime remains a hot topic election-year rhetoric on crime doesn’t exactly match the numbers in federal crime data. And to no one’s surprise, both Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris have bent crime data numbers to fit their campaign narratives.

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Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Cancelled!

 Broadway in Jackson issued the following statement. 

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Sonic Robber Gets Prison

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

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Oops!

Reading the contracts before writing about them is usually a good idea.  Exhibit A: Cub reporter Charlie Drape's story on Smith-Wills Stadium published on October 2.  Notice anything wrong with this quote? 

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Thalia Mara Ticket Surcharge Raises $ 1 Million

 The $3 ticket surcharge at Thalia Mara Hall generated slightly more than one million dollars since it was instituted in 2014.  The average annual revenue was nearly $100,000 if one does not count the Covid-19 years of 2020 and 2021.  

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Idiots of the Day

 While hurricanes tear up Florida and western North Carolina, guess what FEMA is worried about? The 2023 video posted below says it all. 

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Classy!

 What happens when West Coast discipline comes to Alabama? 

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Monday, October 7, 2024

Tomorrow at the Mississippi State Fair

 Check out the schedule for tomorrow at the Mississippi State Fair

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Mayor Wants 2 Boards to Run Water System

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

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Sex, Lies, & Videotape: Ivana Sues MHP

 Former Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Ivana Williams sued the Mississippi Department of Public Safety for sexual harassment Friday in U.S. District Court.   

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Ten Years for Domestic Abuser

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

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It's Here!

 You've been waiting for it since around 6:30 Saturday night.  Well, it's finally here.  Enjoy.  Oh, and turn on the captions. 

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Sunday, October 6, 2024

Tomorrow at the Mississippi State Fair

 Ag Commish Andrew Gipson issued tomorrow's schedule for the Mississippi State Fair. 

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Starkville is Going Bananas

 Savannah Bananas, that is.  Yup, the Savannah Bananas tour is coming to Starkpatch in August 25.  The Party Animals will take on the Texas Tailgaters. Tickets are awarded through a lottery.    It is not yet known of the legislature will pass a bill taking possession of the Savannah Bananas. 

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The Tyranny of Doubts

Doubting one's own salvation is a natural part of faith.  We are human, after all. However, the late Dr. Frank Pollard taught, there are signs salvation is real.   What are those signs?  Watch the 1996 sermon posted below to find out as Dr. Pollard preached from 1 John 5:13

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Bill Crawford: Buyer Beware During Medicare Enrollment Period

And so it begins again, the annual deluge of advertising for private Medicare Advantage plans (also known as Medicare Part C). The open Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare begins October 15th and continues through December 7th.

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Saturday, October 5, 2024

Celebration!

 Up in Nashville......

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EPA Wants to Hear about Jackson's Water System

 The EPA is paying a visit to Jackson next week to hear your concerns about what else but the water/sewer system.  

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D.L. Gardner: Printing All the News

Some newspapers will not print opinion columns that mix words of faith like God, Jesus, and the Bible with political issues or social/cultural concerns. Of course news sources censor or cancel opinions or even news that don’t align with their points of view. These days many if not most “news” sources tote water for their favorite causes. Anyone who wants to catch up on the latest news has to go to multiple sources to learn what’s truly going on.

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Oops!

Meanwhile on Pascagoula Street this morning..... 

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Friday, October 4, 2024

The Corrective Action Plan

 College Gameday is only a few hours away but first, check out this week's edition of SEC Roll Call. 

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Mockingscam?

"$32 million" for a whole lot of nothing, claims lawsuit. 

Mockingbird Cannabis rolled into Mississippi a few years ago as the medical marijuana industry became a reality.  Company officials talked big about hiring Mississippi employees and recruiting a stable of Mississippi investors.  However, a group of investors recently sued current and former officials of the company, alleging they treated their investments as a slush fund while looting the company.

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City to Select Thalia Mara Hall Contractor Next Week

 The city of Jackson provided the following update on Thalia Mara Hall on its website. 

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MCPP: Public Supports Parent Power

There’s a real chance we could see school choice in Mississippi. Thanks to our new school funding formula, each public school student in our state now has a personalized budget designed to meet their individual education needs. Why not let families take their personalized budget to a school of their choice?

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Food Fight!

 Live from the cafeteria staffed by Sodexo, it's JSU Friday Morning Raw!!!

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It's Chicken. It's Salad. It's Hot, but it Ain't French

 Old memories from an old guy....


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Thursday, October 3, 2024

Idiots of the Day

 Good job, morons, good job.  

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Consuela to the Rescue

Meet Cleetus McFarland.  He is doing the Lord's work in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene devastated the region.   Helicopter  pilots such as McFarland are providing their own version of the Berlin Airlift as they deliver supplies to areas cut off by the devastation and rescue those who need it.  

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Idiot of the Day

 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

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Bus Driver Probably Sober in Fatal Accident

 The Madison Police Department issued the following statement. 

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Whistling While You Work

 Whither will Mississippi go? The Empower Podcast will attempt to answer this question as host Grant Callen interviews none other than Princeps Senatus Delbert Hosemann.  Check out the podcast posted below.  

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Will the Third Time be a Charm for John Horhn?

 State Senator John Horhn will announce he is running for Mayor of Jackson today. 

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Health Dept.: Fair Food Good

 The Mississippi State Department of Health issued the following statement.


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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

8 Year-Old Girl Killed in Madison Bus Accident

 The Madison Police Department  issued the following statement.  

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Postponed

 Former Jackson Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee will not be sentenced in November for her bribery conviction.  The docket in her case states: 

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Feds Paid for Smith-Wills Stadium

 The past is never dead, it's not even past.

The Faulkner truism applies today, even to Smith-Wills Stadium.  Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is fond of saying the city of Jackson built Smith-Wills Stadium when discussing the state's termination of the lease for the property, thus implying the state is getting something for nothing.   However, the federal government, not the city of Jackson, paid for the construction of the stadium just as it paid for nearly almost all of the construction for Jackson's airport.  

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Robert St. John: A Silver Anniversary of Sorts

There’s something comforting about a Saturday night in a Mississippi catfish house. The smell of catfish frying, and the familiar buzz of friendly voices make one feel as if you’re exactly where you are supposed to be in that moment. My wife and I were at Cuevas Fish House in Purvis after a full day of football viewing, but this time, it wasn’t the catfish or hush puppies that caught my attention. It was the busser.

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Education & Procreation at Ole Miss

 Ole Miss students are doing their best to boost American birthrates.  

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Sid Salter: Pittman Changed as Mississippi Changed

Former Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman was an effective, honorable and influential Mississippi public servant whose views and actions changed – particularly on the issue of race – as those of his constituents changed.

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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Classy!

Never let it be said Ty Pinkins won't campaign anywhere or anytime in his bid to unseat Senator Roger Wicker.

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Quintuplets Start Going Home

 Annie Oeth authored the following press release for the University of Mississippi Medical Center. 

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Why We Can't Have Nice Things

Exhibit A: The film studio under construction at the old Metrocenter.  WLBT reported: 

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Clarke County Sheriff Under Investigation

 The Mississippi Bureau of Investigations is investigating Clarke County Sheriff Andrew Chancellor for domestic violence.  MBI issued the following statement: 

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Ouch!

Check out what the state's expert witness is trying to charge for his services.  

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Monday, September 30, 2024

Drip, Drip, Drip, New Orleans Style

 The walls continue to close in around New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell.  First the feds indicted her boyfriend, now they obtained an indictment against a crony.  WDSU reported: 

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WLBT Shows Receipts

 WLBT released the complete unedited video of last week's interview with Kevin Gregg, the father of Carly Gregg.  Video & article.  

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Trollfest '09

Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.

Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).


Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.

Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".

In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.


In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.

Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.

Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.


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Trollfest '07

Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.

There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.

If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.

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