Jackson Jambalaya

State Auditor Stacey Pickering issued the following statement. 

The Brandon Police Department issued the following press release.

It's been 22 years since Kenneth Tornes went on a racist rampage to kill whites at the Jackson Fire Department. The Jackson firefighter showed up at JFD headquarters on April 24, 1996, and killed four white JFD officials and injured three others (one of the injured victims was black).  He led police on a chase that ended in front of McRae's at Northpark Mall.  Ridgeland police officer Corporal Richard Gooch stopped Tornes with what can only be described as an incredible shot.  Gooch shot Tornes in the eye at 50 yards with a pistol.  The 9mm round did not kill Tornes, but instead glanced off of his skull.  Tornes died in prison. 

This video of a JPD arrest is making the rounds on Facebook.   A JPD officer attempted to arrest a fine young gentleman who was unfortunately the subject of an arrest warrant.

JPD issued the following statement. 

The District at Eastover issued the following press release. 

JJ ran a little behind in March and forgot to post a couple of things.  Here are the public comments made at the February meeting of the Jackson-Hinds Library System Board of Trustees.  The public comments were on par with those made at the Jackson City Council, but fell just below the standard established by Enoch Sanders.

Check out what is playing tonight at 7 at Tinseltown and Malco.

JJ asked and the readers responded by submitting copies of their latest newspaper bills.  Check out the new subscription rates from the Clarion-Ledger.

Okay, so the latest political tantrum from state Sen. Chris McDaniel operates on this narrative – he “demands” that Mississippi television stations stop running ads funded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce which make the claim that McDaniel is a trial lawyer.

The Justice Department issued the following statement.

A Mason-Dixon poll states that Attorney General Jim Hood beats Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves in a matchup for the 2019 gubernatorial election 44-39.  The sample size was 625 voters.  The poll is posted below.  The demographic information is on page six. 

The PEER Committee issued the following statement and report.

The capitol will have one less watchdog.  The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal laid off an editor and reporter yesterday but the reporter is the one who covered the state capitol, Bobby Harrison.  Readers may cheer at the sight of a shrinking "liberal media" but the good ole boyz will have one less set of eyes watching their shenanigans in what is already the most corrupt state in America. Mr. Barksdale should consider replacing a couple of his reporters with Mr. Harrison.  He would be able to double the workload at half the price.   Hmm...... just had a thought.  If NEMDJ is laying off staff, what about it's sister publication, the Mississippi Business Journal? Will it face any cutbacks? 

Enjoy this old video as these two guys nail Pacino and De Niro all the way down to the fancy footwork.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety failed yet again in its attempt to purge a sissified trooper from the ranks of the Mississippi Highway Patrol.  The Mississippi Employee Appeals Board ordered DPS to reinstate with back pay Sergeant James Richards.  DPS fired Sgt. Richards for the unlawful use of controlled substances even though he was recovering from hip replacement surgery and had prescriptions for the drugs he used.

It's time for Matchbook Monday.  Some true gems of Jackson's past are posted below.  Feel free to add your stories or any information about them in the comments section as you enjoy these blasts from the past. Readers can email copies of any old matchbooks to kingfish1935@gmail.com.  There is at least one politically incorrect one in this batch.  Enjoy.

The Board of Directors for the Jackson Zoological Society voted on April11 to allow the public to attend board meetings.*   Public comments will not be allowed.   The Board can vote to go into executive session on a motion of a Board member for any subject.    The Board is comprised of an equal mix of members appointed by the non-profit Jackson Zoological Society and the Jackson City Council.

 Meanwhile, Jackson Ward 3 City Councilman Kenneth Stokes placed the following item on the agenda for tomorrow's meeting of the City Council:

Westworld returns tonight.  If you want a refresher or haven't watched the first season, Alt Shift X posted a pretty good summary on Youtube that also provides a few easily-missed but crucial details. The video is posted below.

Update: BPD charged Fulton with unlawful possession of explosives.  

The Brandon Police Department issued the following statement. 

If you can't make it to church this morning, enjoy this sermon given by the late Dr. Frank Pollard.

Posted below are the 990's for the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, Mississippi Opera, Ballet Mississippi, New State, Inc., and the Jackson Zoological Society.

JPD issued the following statement. 

Looking for something cool to do this weekend? Check this out. 

The Jackson Mayor made this statement about the Rez at his press conference about the Jackson Zoo last week.

Sergeant Stubby: An American Hero, is now playing at local theaters and deserves your support.   The movie is about one lonely pit bull pup who was adopted by a Doughboy as he went through boot camp during The Great War.  His master snuck him along to France where he became a hero in the trenches.  It is showing at Malco, Tinseltown although it did not receive the best showtimes (posted below).  Go see this movie.

Jackson attorney and Democratic activist Samuel Begley issued the following statement. 

A Mason-Dixon poll states that newly-appointed U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith handily beats former Congressman Mike Espy in a runoff.  However, the same poll claims that State Senator Chris McDaniel trails Mr. Espy by a narrow margin.  The poll reported a large number of undecided voters, 46% and 40%, in each poll. The sample was 625 voters.  The poll is posted below.  Demographic information is posted on page six.

Flashback Friday travels back to the early 1960's at Central High School.   Enjoy these videos. 

Attorney Barry Gilmer was charged with willful discharge of a firearm toward a dwelling and disturbing the peace today.   He surrendered to the Madison County Sheriff's Office.  His bond is $1,000.  The police report is posted below.

The Mississippi Supreme Court struck down the Ridgeland zoning ordinances that were created to help Costco.   JJ is currently reviewing the opinion but here is the key point:

Former Congressman Mike Espy and Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton submitted their qualifying papers for the U.S. Senate special election in November to the Secretary of State today.  

Never say the Democrat don't know how to have a good time with an election.  Posted below is a letter that was sent to the Mississippi Democratic Party Executive Committee.   It appears the residency of a Senatorial candidate might be in dispute.

This video says it all.  Enjoy. 

JPD issued the following statements: 

Watch the Third Congressional District candidates debate tonight.  Americans For Prosperity sponsored tonight's debate and is streaming the event live on Facebook.  The streaming video is posted below.

Daniel Henry currently awaits trial nearly two years after he was arrested for carjacking and shooting a mother who was dropping off her child early one morning at Davis Magnet Elementary.   The story began on May 6, 2016.  WLBT reported:

The Mississippi Department of Corrections issued the following statement and video.

Jackson State University issued the following statement.

The Koestlers and Shapleys issued this statement yesterday:

As state officials scramble for resources to address infrastructure concerns in the wake of the closure of over 100 Mississippi bridges deemed unsafe by federal authorities, the stance of some of those same state officials on collecting Internet sales taxes seems particularly relevant.

The Mississippi Court of Appeals issued the following statement.

Fundraising reports for the candidates in the Third Congressional District race were due last weekend.  Read 'em and weep.

The War of the Shaps is apparently over.  U.S. District Judge Carleton Reeves dismissed all lawsuits between Mark and Mary Shapley and Koestler Inc. yesterday.  The Shapleys and Koestler family were brawling in court over who had the right to the "Shapley's" restaurant name. 

The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following statement.

Guy "Butch" Evans will plead guilty on April 24 in U.S. District Court before Judge Henry Wingate. A grand jury indicted Evans for one count of bribery and one count of fraud in 2016 in the Chris Epps scandal.  A recent filing in the case states:

JPD issued the following statement. 

Governor Phil Bryant issued the following statement.

The Jackson Zoo commissioned the consulting firm Shultz & Williams to study the ability of the Jackson Zoo to fund a major facelift.  The recommendations were not encouraging  as S&W recommended that the firm not proceed with a $15 million capital campaign until the zoo's future was more secure.  The report's executive summary is posted below.