JJ is going to dive into the weeds on local school district ratings over the next few days but posted below is a quick snapshot of their ratings that were released today. The usual suspects got A's while JPS improved to a D.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
JPS Improves, Clinton, Madison, Pearl, Rankin Get A's
More Mississippi Schools Earn A's
The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following statement.
River Closed This Weekend for Cleanup
The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District issued the following statement.
Warriors Bonfire Ceremony Friday Night
Diamonds & Dogs, Good Evening Vietnam
Benefiting the Warrior Bonfire Program
The South Warehouse
627 East Silas Brown Street, Jackson
6pm to 10pm
Friday, September 20, 2019
Keynote Speaker, Oliver North
Purple Heart Guest Speakers, Tony Drees and Justin Patterson
Live Music
Open Bar
Dinner
Presentation & Retirement of the Colors
Bonfire Ceremony
Reward Offered for Alleged Voyeur
Crimestoppers issued the following statement.
Egbert's Wife Asks for Donations
The wife of Edgar Egbert is asking for donations on Gofundme. Her husband allegedly shot two Madison County Deputies two weeks ago. One deputy, Brad Sullivan, is still in the critical care unit. The screenshots are posted below.
Monday, September 16, 2019
Hood Accepts TV Debates
The Jim Hood for Governor campaign issued the following statement.
Could Far be Near?
Sometimes something happens that shows all is right with the world:
Buffalo Wild Wings Holding Fundraiser for Deputy Sullivan
Buffalo Wild Wings - Ridgeland announced a fundraiser to help Madison County Deputy Brad Sullivan:
Update on Accused Killer of Snake Man
The man accused of killing Percy King and his son sits in the Hinds County jail as he awaits a mental evaluation.
More Money + Fewer Students = F
The Jackson Public School district continues to shrink as its student population fell to 21,600 for the 2017-2018 school year. It's a far cry from ten years ago when over 30,000 kids attended JPS. Although the student population fell by a third, have JPS finances changed with the times? Time to take a look at the books.
Sunday, September 15, 2019
$778 Million? What $778 Million?
Medicaid expansion advocates are now trotting out the former Arkansas Surgeon General. Arkansas rolled out an experimental Medicaid expansion program that used private insurance instead of Medicaid. Dr. Joe Thompson recently penned a column touting the program's "success" in the Clarion-Ledger:
Tate Accepts Debate Invitations, Crickets from Hood
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Republican nominee for governor Tate Reeves has accepted two invitations to televised gubernatorial debates hosted by WJTV and Nexstar Media Group. Democratic nominee for governor Jim Hood, who denied voters the opportunity for a debate among his primary opponents, has also not accepted the invitations to debate Tate Reeves on policy issues that matter to Mississippians.
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When Words Lose Their Meaning
If the Devil's heat keeps you from getting to church this morning, enjoy this 1990 sermon presented by the late Dr. Frank Pollard of First Baptist Church (Jackson).
Bill Crawford: Preying Catching On in DC
Let us prey.
No, not "pray," but "prey," like in prey upon the poor, elderly, ignorant, and ordinary citizens.
More preying of this sort seems to be an in thing in Washington these days.
Booze Never Asks a Question
Good meets evil, ying v. yang, right v. left...... Richard Pryor meets Maya Angelou....
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Tate Fires Back at Hood
Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves issued the following statement and video response to Attorney General Jim Hood.
Friday, September 13, 2019
Judge Says No to Snow
Butler Snow Strikes Out in Lamar Adams Case, Baker-Donelson to Follow?
Butler Snow and SEC Receiver Alysson Mills will have to slug it out in federal court instead of arbitration. Ms. Mills sued Lord Snow, Baker Donelson, and several other defendants in December in federal court for damages arising out of the Lamar Adams timber fraud case. Lord Snow asked the Court to dismiss her lawsuit and order both parties to submit to arbitration. U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves rejected the motion to dismiss.
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Into the Storm
Josh Morgenman truly has an appetite for destruction. The hurricane chaser rode out Hurricane Dorian in Marsh Harbor in the Bahamas. His video posted below shows the approach, impact, and aftermath of Dorian. Things start going to hell around the 8:30 mark in the video.
Ridgeland Police Seek Burglar
The Ridgeland Police Department posted the following bulletin on Facebook.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
2 Classics Return
Two great classic movies return to the big screen in Jackson this month.
Check In on FB, Check Out with Insurance
Too many people go on a dream vacation only to come home to the nightmare of discovering their house was robbed. Unfortunately, many such burglaries occur because the selfie generation is careless on social media. It's all about "look at me", consequences be damned. However, insurers are beginning to take notice. Some insurers in England are rejecting burglary claims if the homeowner posted he was away on a trip on social media. The Telegraph (U.K.) reported nearly a year ago:
Title Fight Tonight!
Gibbit Hosemann and Jay Hughes square off tonight in a debate televised on WJTV at 6:30 PM.
Click Here to Read More..State Auditor Gives Blues Commission the Blues
State Auditor Shadrick Meeshack White issued the following statement.
The Incredibly Shrinking JPS
A JPS audit states JPS continues to shrink. The JPD student population fell to only 21,600 students for the 2017-2018 school year.* Over thirty thousand students attend Jackson public schools just ten years ago. While the student population fell, JPS continues to collect more property tax revenue than ever while it operates at a $5 million loss.
Attorneys DQ'ed in Water Bill Lawsuit
The city of Jackson issued the following statement.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Hood Releases Report on Reeves
Attorney General Jim Hood issued the following statement.
Good News at the DSB
This is no drill. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced some good news today about Driver Services Bureau:
Child Safe!
For a brief scary moment yesterday, it appeared there might be a repeat of the Kingston Frazier case. JPD tweeted yesterday:
Sid Salter: Legislature to Change Leadership
Nationally, the demographics of America’s state legislators are far different than Mississippi’s numbers indicate, according to data available from the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Starkville PD Gets Another One
The Starkville Police Department tweeted an update on the Saturday night brawl that took place in front of St. Joseph Church in the Cotton District:
11 Years for Cross-Burning
The Justice Department issued the following statement.
Robotics Help UMC Docs Treat Cancer
UMC issued the following press release authored by Ruth Cummins.
Police Seek ATV Thug
The Pearl Police Department issued the following statement on Facebook.
It's 1950's Weekend at MSU Saturday
It's back to the 1950's this weekend in Starkville. Mississippi State University is rolling back prices to the 1950's. MSU-KSU tickets are going for four bucks on Seatgeek and $6 on Stubhub. Meanwhile, MSU Athletic Director called out Aramark for poor service during Saturday's game:
Starkpatch Police Arrest Tough Guy
Video Included
Remember that guy who was throwing down at Starkpatch Saturday night? Well, Mr. Tough Guy has a name:
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Monday, September 9, 2019
Chicoms Target Journalists
The best combat reporter in the world popped up in Hong Kong. Michael Yon is on the scene where the Chicoms are battling freedom-loving Hong Kong citizens. He provides periodic updates on his website but the real action is on his Facebook page. He posted video of the Chicoms targeting journalists yesterday. Their minions known as the Hong Kong police threw tear gas onto a fairly empty street, well, empty for all but some reporters.
50 AG's Go After Google
Attorney General Jim Hood issued the following statement.
6 Years for Fentanyl & Heroin Dealing
The Justice Department issued the following press release.
Down With the White Folks
The Honorable Kenneth Stokes and Reverend P.J. Williams yukked it up about having a white Mayor in Jackson, paying everything to white folks, and other high-brow subjects in this week's edition of Down With the White Folks.
REEEEEEEEEEV!!!
Victory!
The Southern Poverty Law Center tried and failed in its efforts to shut down Mississippi's charter schools. The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled last week charter schools are constitutional. Charter school opponents have used the courts with some limited success to stop charter schools in other states.
Hooked!
Matthew McConaughey is in mourning. SEC Shorts managed to get a spy over to Austin where it found the famous actor locked up in the press box:
Blood Drive for Deputy Sullivan Wednesday
There will be a blood drive in support of Deputy Brad Sullivan on September 11, 2019. There will be TWO BUSES. It will be held in the old Tulane parking lot
on highway 51 in Madison. The direct address is 2115 Main Street. There
will be signs directing donors where to park. Donation times are from
9:30 AM- 3 PM.
If possible, MS Blood services are asking for donors to sign up for appointment times. Here is the link to sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044CA9A723A7FB6-blood4
If you cannot make this blood drive, you can always go to the MS Blood Services Headquarters and donate. Brad’s code is DV63.
Sunday, September 8, 2019
Starkpatch Stompin'
Nice little fracas took place in Starkpatch last night. Check out the video posted below. Really nasty sucker punch at :56.
Taking the Weight Out of Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers changed its name to WW. Can't offend the body positive lobby. Needless to say, Bill Maher had fun with it Friday night.
Sunday Morning Sermon
The late Dr. Frank Pollard preached on dealing with weeds in this 1990 sermon. If you can't make it to church this morning, enjoy.
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