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An Assistant Attorney General stated that the FBI asked the Mississippi Attorney General to help investigate Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith in February Special Circuit Judge Larry Roberts ordered several cases unsealed after the Clarion-Ledger challenged their sealing at a hearing held two weeks ago.  One of the cases was cause no. 16-120 (The case has no actual name.).  Cause 16-120 began with a motion to recall the grand jury and to appoint the Mississippi Attorney General as a Pro Tem Prosecutor.  Hinds County Senior District Judge Tomie Green sealed the case. The motion charges the District Attorney was not prosecuting cases because of the relationships between Mr. Smith and several defendants.  The motion states:

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The war continues between Pizza Hut and Maywood Mart.  Maywood Mart is trying to terminate Pizza Hut's lease but Pizza Hut took the fight to court.  It appears both sides have dug in for some trench warfare as they refuse to budge from their positions.  A trial is scheduled for next summer unless they settle the case. 

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The Justice Department issued the following press release: 

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I recently discovered The Wire.  Great series.  Here is a memorable scene that involves chess.

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WGNO in Kenner reported:

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Whitfield might have one less patient if Dr. Arnold Smith has his way in court.  The Taxpayers Channel reported:

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The following missing child alert has been issued:

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Too hungover to go to church but feel guilty?  JJ presents Dr. Frank Pollard (deceased) for your Sunday morning sermon. 

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JPD released video of a man entering a nail salon in Westland Plaza and shooting three people.  Police sources say a dispute between two men over a woman probably was the "cause" of the shooting.  The video is posted below.

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Three home invaders found out the hard way that crime does not always pay.  Pin a medal on this woman.

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The Madison Police Department issued the following press release:

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Bella got out of her yard over on Northlake by Pear Orchard. She is a brown and white pitt bull.  She has a green collar with an ID tag on it.  She is friendly to people and animals.  She was rescued a year ago.  If you find it or have any info, please email her owner at janetucker39@gmail.com

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The City of Jackson issued the following press release: 

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Bloomberg News reported the Mississippi Public Employees Retirement System is the tenth most under-funded retirement plan out of all fifty states. The news service reviewed and ranked all state retirement plans in an August article.  The top ten offenders were:

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What happens when some family members encounter someone they think killed a loved one? Nothing less than a beat-down.  WJTV broadcast video yesterday that showed JPD Commander Tyree Jones saving a man from some "street justice":

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The Richland Police Department posted the following statement and pictures on Facebook:

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What is it about Lee Abraham that makes him a target?  The Taxpayers Channel reported:

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A journalism student at LSU is intimidated by trucks!!! The horror.  Read this op-ed column at LSUnow.com:

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One of Northeast Jackson's finest is back on the streets. The Mississippi Parole Board sprung Broderick Robinson on September 15. Broderick Robinson pleaded guilty to possession of a stolen firearm in Hinds County Circuit Court on September 1, 2015.  However, Judge Winston Kidd remanded two counts of house burglary.  Judge Kidd sentenced him to serve five years in prison and two years of supervised probation but suspended two years of the sentence and gave him credit for time served. Robinson is 22 years old.  Robinson has a long record of arrests for burglary, drug, and firearms-releated offenses.

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This past Sunday wasn't that much different than most days here lately for Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier, the Fulton native and former Southern Miss baseball standout.

Playing in New York, Dozier extended his hitting streak to 22 games, made an unassisted double play in the field – and lost. It is the story of this season – and really of Dozier's Major League career.

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The Justice Department issued the following press release:

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The battle of the dueling press releases.  HUD issued this statement on its website:

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First Consul Phil Bryant issued the following proclamation: 

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Hinds County District Attorney Jamie McBride filed a motion to quash the indictment against him.  A Hinds County grand jury indicted Mr. McBride earlier this month for two counts of conspiring with District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith and former Assistant District Attorney Ivon Johnson to help criminal defendants.   Attorney Dale Danks represents Mr. McBride.

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The King is dead, long live the King.  The Madison County Journal reported that Madison County engineer Rudy Warnock landed on his feet at Canton Municipal Utilities after he was fired as county engineer by the Madison County Board of Supervisors:

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Senator Thad Cochran, Senator Roger Wicker, and Representative Gregg Harper issued the following statement:

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A brief moment of sanity broke out at the Jackson City Council meeting yesterday when Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote provided the cold, hard numbers on how much money Jackson (5:15) is losing on operating two golf courses.  However, no good deed goes unpunished as Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes went into hysterics (8:20).  This one was one for the books.

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Jackson Ward 2 Councilman Melvin Priester, Jr. defended shutting down the Grove Park golf course with something that rarely means anything in Jackson: cold, hard numbers. Mr. Priester posted some financial numbers for the two municipal golf courses. It is a rather dismal picture:

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The Public Service Commission tried to make it easier for those suffering from domestic violence to obtain utilities.  However, good ole boy attorney Jim Herring tried to stop the PSC from doing as his message to battered women and children was simply tough luck. Yup, wife-beaters found a friend in Jim Herring and his client.  The Clarion-Ledger reported:

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A giraffe had the hots for a reporter at the San Diego Zoo.

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A local police officer gets stupid on Facebook.  Can anyone understand what she is saying?

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JPD issued the following statement:

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Thalia Mara Auditorium generated the most revenue it ever has this year.  While the attendance at the Jackson auditorium is substantially lower than in past years, Thalia Mara is making more money as it enjoyed revenue of $248,050 in FY 2015-2016.  JJ obtained the attendance and revenue information through a public records request. 

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What are a redneck's last words? Hey y'all, watch this. That old joke comes to mind when these two girls find out the hard way why the Carolina Reaper Pepper is aptly named when they got their share of Youtube fame in a way they never imagined.

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The Greater Jackson Arts Council issued the following press release:

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Mississippi Treasurer Lynn Fitch and Senator John Horhn issued the following press release:

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Here are the "C" ratings for Jackson metro area restaurants issued since April 20, 2016.  The Mississippi Department of Health inspects and grades each restaurant.  The department inspects the restaurant again within ten days after the "C" is issued.  The restaurant listed below all passed their follow-up inspections unless otherwise noted.

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It appears city of Jackson employees like to sneak into Ridgeland for some grub.  A reader sent these photos to JJ:

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JJ found this old Traveltalks shortie about 1940 New Orleans.  Enjoy. 

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It appears there is a falling out among the geniuses responsible for an anonymous mailer that was sent out to Madison County voters before the August 2015 primary elections for supervisors.     Geoff Pender reported in the Clarion-Ledger last week:

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If you can't make it to church this morning, here is a sermon presented by Dr. Frank Pollard (deceased) of First Baptist Church in Jackson. 

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The Jackson crime stats for the week ending September 4, 2016 are posted below.  The number of major crimes fell 17% on a year to date basis from 2015.  Property crimes dropped 18% while violent crimes fell 14%. 

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As tax collections continue to falter, threatening more mid-year budget cuts, our legislative leaders scurry to shore up the brilliance of their tax cut agenda.

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Take a break from the usual stuff and check out the Murrah High School Drum Line.

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Justice was served Wednesday as a Hinds County jury found Gerome Moore guilty of Capital Murder in the death of beloved Jacksonian Carolyn Temple.  Read it for yourself below.  He will be sentenced on November 2. Two down and one to go. 

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