Jackson Jambalaya

 Let the good times roll, at least in the Mississippi House of Representatives.  Michael Goldberg reported in Mississippi Today:

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 Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following statement. 

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 It is a new day for squatters in Mississippi - and not for the better for them.  Governor Tate Reeves signed a bill that will make it much easier for law enforcement to prosecute squatters and phony realtors.  

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 Well, well, well, look what our little Mayor did when he voted Tuesday. 

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 Mississippi’s economy is on fire! Host Grant Callen discusses the state's economic surge with MDA Executive Director Bill Cork.  Mississippi enjoyed the second highest GDP growth last year as well as record employment.  Mr. Cork discusses how Mississippi landed projects such as Amazon's $10 billion data centers, workforce development, and how it overcomes historical challenges to be a magnet for hyperscale companies.  Enjoy the Empower Mississippi podcast posted below.

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 Check out what Theo Von and Mike Rowe said about Jackson during a discussion on tariffs. 

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 The PBS program Somewhere South explored the legacy of the Chinese grocers that were part of the woven fabric of the Mississippi Delta . 

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 The Madison Police Department issued the following statement. 

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 JJ has a new batch of 30 oz tumblers in stock.   Get one before they sell out. In honor of Lumumba's loss, the price is slashed to $35.  The tumblers are dishwasher-safe.  Email kingfish1935@gmail.com to get one.  

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PETROGNANO, TUSCANY— Two full days off. That’s a rarity over here, and I don’t take it lightly. I spent those two days doing the kind of work I love—getting several long-simmering projects moving forward back home, catching up on Zoom calls with the restaurant teams covering new and current projects, and even watching a couple of movies with my wife, who’s here with me this spring helping lead the charge. We took time for an outstanding Easter lunch with our friend Marina and her family, then ended each day watching the sunset—cool, crisp, quiet, and better felt than explained.

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The pages of Facebook got a little heated Monday as  Jackson attorney Dorsey Carson, yes, the Dorsey Carson endorsed John Horhn for Mayor.  However, Mr. Carson did not merely endorse the good State Senator but penned an epistle that although not worthy of Paul, was enough to stir up a hornets nets of Lumumba supporters.   To say they were outraged is an understatement. Just read, after fixing a drink, of course. 

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Cyber attacks, including data breaches and hacking, are increasingly common. Cybersecurity is a costly and evolving field where law enforcement and government officials compete against skilled criminals who use technology to cause disruption and chaos.

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 What will happen tonight? Can Octavian recover from his shellacking two weeks ago? What will happen in Canton tonight?  Will the Republicans steal Jackson? And what does all this have to do with Gasoline Alley? Tune in below for election night results.

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The Willie Morris Library ran out of ballots a short while ago with a parking lot packed with voters.   

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

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 Big Mama had a few things to say about today's election last night and as usual, she did not hold back as she called out quite a few sweetheart deals and other shenanigans.  Some preview: She called out the Hondo Lumumba deal on ankle monitors and created a new proverb: "Some of you are so determined not to be a slave to a white man that you will be a slave to a black man that is making a fool out of you."  Damn.  This is some good political theater.  Watch the rest below.  

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This post was originally published on September 29, 2022. 

 Last week's post How Jackson's Water System Collapsed generated a great deal of traffic although it is a rather thorough article.  A few readers asked if JJ could post a "bullet points" version so they could better discuss the article with their friends.  Ask and ye shall receive.  Feel free to use them when out in the field engaging the enemy. 

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What would a Canton election be without some Blackmon drama? 

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 So much for "Down with the White Folks" as the Lumumba crew has moved on to attacking the Black Power Structure.  Check out this Facebook tantrum thrown by one of the Mayor's biggest supporters Saturday: 

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Fowler GMC issued the following statement after the operator of the Facebook page Preds v. Prey busted an employee interested in young children in a private undercover sting operation: 

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 The city of Jackson lost nearly half a million dollars in sales tax revenue compared to last year YTD.  A large number but Ridgeland managed to not just beat but blow away that number with sales tax collections that was $2 million less than it was a year ago. 

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 Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following statement. 

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And...... Candace Owens opened her mouth and removed all doubt.  

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 Is Lemonis on the hot seat?  

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The Summit with the Rat Pack it wasn't but Kid Rock, Bill Maher, and The Man in Orange made for an interesting time at the White House recently as they all sat down for dinner together. Hell, it sounds like a damn monster movie. Maybe they  should  have sold tickets.  Bill Maher tells us exactly what went down that night.  Enjoy. 

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 Just a two good ole boys..... just a meaning no harm...

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I don't live as badly as other people live.  I am a good person.  I behave much better than those people who go to church.  I'm not a sinner.  Thank you much but I don't need your word.   Such statements are made all the time but the late Dr. Frank Pollard had an answer: Easter is for you, for those who think they don't need it.  Preaching from Romans, Dr. Pollard discussed the true meaning of Easter.  To hear what he had to say, enjoy the 1993 sermon posted below.  

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When does the U.S. national debt matter?

Hmmm. Apparently not when Republicans are in charge.

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 Well, well, well, it seems a simple post by local restauranteur Jeffrey Good stirred up a hornet's nest among Mayor Lumumba's supporters online.  Mr. Good posted this statement on Facebook on March 23:

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Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is so engrained into our culture we often forget its majesty.   JJ stumbled across a real treat online and posted it below.  The legendary Leonard Berstein collected Beethoven's various attempts at composing a finale for the first movement  and played each one on live tv.  Enjoy. 

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Palm Sunday is the first day of Christians’ Holy Week. Resurrection Sunday, or Easter, is the last day of Holy Week. During this week Christians around the world celebrate the Life, death, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Holy Week corresponds with the Jewish holidays of Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread, and Feast of First Fruits.

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A little scrum broke out today on social media about the failure of Jackson's animal shelter.  A woman innocently asked: 

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A friend who is an expat living in France.  A health care professional, JJ asked her to compare her experiences with the health care systems of France and America.  

As a seasoned healthcare provider with board certification in healthcare quality, I've spent years lecturing on how the American healthcare system compares globally in terms of quality, efficiency, safety, outcomes, and cost. When I decided to become an expat, this knowledge—paired with my passion for life's finer pleasures: art, food, and culture—guided my decision. Joie de vivre, indeed! So what's it really like to be a patient in France? I'll report, and you decide...

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 Hizzoner made a rather startling claim in a WLBT interview recently: 

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Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement yesterday.  

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 This post first appeared in JJ on April 18, 2023. 

Check out what Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba does when the City Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance today. 

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All good things must come to an end.  First Lee Corso, now ZeroBear Polybear.  The Zero graced the pages of Jackson Jambalaya with his recipes for the last two years.  His posts were a reader favorite and a welcome break from the news of the world.   He managed to wrap each recipe in a homespun homily, a literary garnish if you will.  Sadly, he has to step away from his labor of love due to health problems.  He will be very much missed and we all hope he gets better.  A collection of his recipes will remain on the right side of the page (although it needs to be updated). Thanks for it all, Zerobear.  You are a class act. 

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The Justice Department issued the following statement: 

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Trace Howell will have to wait a little while longer to get justice from Demonte Russell after Starkville Municipal Court Judge J. Brian Kelley postponed Russell's assault trial yesterday.  

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 Lee Corso is retiring from College Gameday.  Yes, he was up in years and probably should have retired years ago but he was still fun to watch.  The College Gameday episode at Indiana last year was heartwarming as he met his old players from when he coached there.  He was a one of a kind and can't be replaced.  Cheers Coach and thanks for the memories.  

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 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following press release. 

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This post was first published on April 1.  It seemed appropriate with the approaching election.  

It is a tenet among a certain crowd to blame the "state" for all of Jackson's problems.  One Jackson politician even went so far as to say the legislature was hollowing out Jackson.  Such themes play well to their audiences but as usual, ignore reality as it was Jackson who hollowed out Jackson through negligence, corruption, and good ole fashioned incompetence.  Think yours truly is being too hard? Let's take a look under the hood. 

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Time will tell what happens with the tariffs upheaval and long-term impacts on the U.S. economy, but a friend in DC, Tim Stewart with the U.S. Oil and Gas Association, describes it this way:

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 Congressman Bennie Thompson issued the following statement. 

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 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

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or The Tracphone Blues

Heaven knows this Mayor's race could use some humor.  Enter one Zach Servis.  

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 PETROGNANO, Italy — Something unexpected happened over the course of the last 13 years. A quiet village in the Tuscan hills—Barberino-Tavarnelle—became a part of my story. Since 2011, spread across weeks and months at a time, more than two and a half years of my life have unfolded here. That was never the intention. But some of life’s best chapters begin that way—unplanned, unannounced, and slowly embedded into who we are. What started as a place to visit has become a place to return to again and again. A place filled with meaning, memory, and dear friends who now feel like family.

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 Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement. 

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 On March 11, The White House released a statement quoting President Donald Trump four times as saying that Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security will not be cut by his administration.

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