Sunday, June 22, 2025

Bill Crawford: Even Government Data Succumbs to Truth Management

Truth management, persuasion schemes that tailor truth, confronts us constantly, a disturbing aspect of modern life.

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Saturday, June 21, 2025

Where is the Money?

 It appears an attorney got a case of sticky fingers down in Perry County.  

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D.L. Gardner: When Peaceful Protestors Go to Battle

War has been a timely tradition for thousands of years. In II Samuel chapter 11 we read: “Then it happened in the spring, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him and all Israel, and they destroyed the sons of Ammon and besieged Rabbah. But David stayed at Jerusalem.” That was around 1000 B.C., three thousand years ago when King David son of Jesse ruled Israel.

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Friday, June 20, 2025

The Jambalaya Podcast: Steven O'Neill

Steven O'Neill appeared on the Jambalaya with the Kingfish podcast.  Mr. O'Neill is co-owner of Aplos (Highland Village) and the Manship restaurants.  He served in the U.S. Army in Iraq and is also quite the car enthusiast.  We discussed all kinds of groovy topics and all over some 10-Year Jack Daniels. Enjoy. 

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Will Brandon Move Confederate Memorial?

 The Brandon Board of Ealdormen voted Monday night to study moving the Civil War Memorial Statue that stands erect in the middle of the town square.   The memorial was built in 1907.  

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Brandon Goes to the Top, Zach Top.

 Country music sensation Zach Top is coming to Brandon this fall. 

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Former Pearl Police Officer Arrested

Allegedly stole $32,000 while on duty 

The Pearl Police Department issued the following statement. 

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MCPP: Immigration is Defining Issue of Our Time

Immigration is the most critical issue facing America.  In recent weeks, ICE has been busy.  There have been lots of raids and approximately 800 daily arrests of illegal immigrants nationwide.  The administration wants one million deportations this year. In Los Angeles, this crackdown triggered protests that turned violent.  

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Former Pearl Police Chief Passes

 The Pearl Police Department issued the following statement. 

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Mine! Mine! Mine!

 Well, well, well, Ward 5 City Councilman Bryan Grizzell defended getting a big fat raise on the pages of Facebook yesterday.  Read for yourself. 

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Garlic Chicken Parmesan Wings

 We do miss the ZeroBear PolyBear since health issued forced him to step away from his love of all things culinary.  Posted below in dedication to him is a recipe for garlic chicken parmesan wings. 

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Thursday, June 19, 2025

Mo' Money, Mo'Money, Mo'Money

 The Jackson City Council voted to raise its pay and give the Mayor a $50,000 pay increase as well at its regular meeting Tuesday night.   

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History? What History?

 The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following statement. 

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Why the Mail Runs Late

From Northside Drive yesterday.

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The Capitol Scoop

State Representative Lee Yancey (R - Shaggy's) appears on the Empower Mississippi podcast with host Grant Callen. Mr. Yancey is considered one of the architects of medical marijuana policy in Mississippi.  They delve into the state of the cannabis industry in Mississippi as well as krater and hemp.  However, the discussion is not limited to all things weed but delves into school choice, and how Mississippi is overcoming poverty.  

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Time to Pass Marshall-Durbin & Lower Excessive Swipe Fees

This post is a guest column submitted by Pat Fontaine, Executive Director of the Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association.  

While swipe fees often go unnoticed by consumers, business owners are all too familiar with these charges that come every time someone swipes, taps, or inserts their credit card. More times than not, swipe fees are the second largest operating expense after labor, and they keep going up thanks to Visa and Mastercard and their desire to expand their already sky high profit margins.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Mississippi Partners with NVIDIA for AI

 Governor Tate Reeves issued the following statement. 

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Please Support Jackson Jambalaya

 It's that time of year again so please support your favorite Jackson website.  Your support makes this website possible and it would not have made it this far without you. JJ led the way in reporting on the Jackson water crisis and covered stories the media would not touch, right.  However, the need for your support remains as strong as ever. 

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Farewell to Bessie Speed

Bessie Speed passed away Sunday night.  She was the widow of Jackson titan Leland Speed.  She suffered a massive infection recently and after spending some time in the hospital, she passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. 

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Robert St. John: The Best Job I'll Ever Have

Father’s Day has come and gone, at least according to the calendar. But I’m still carrying it with me.

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Here We Go Again

Check out these pictures taken yesterday at Thalia Mara Hall. 

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Sid Salter: Ole Miss Was the Scene 62 Years Ago of a Federalized National Guard

The political and legal standoff between President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom is not the first time a U.S. president has federalized a state’s National Guard command. Following protests against the federal government’s escalation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids as part of the Trump administration’s effort to combat illegal immigration, Trump sent in the National Guard to “restore order,” despite objections from Newsom and the State of California.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Victim Identified in McMurder (Updated)

 Update (6/18/25): Dampier died. 

The Brandon Police Department issued the following statement and pictures. 

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Gluckstadt Loses Fight to Stop Madison Annexation

The city of Gluckstadt lost the Battle for the new Reunion Parkway Interchange after a Madison County Chancellor approved the city of Madison's petition to annex the area. Madison and Gluckstadt both tried to annex 430 acres situated between the two cities.  Chancellor James Walker approved Madison's petition while denying Gluckstadt's. 

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Scary!

 This is spooky no matter how many times you watch the video. 

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Electric Bills Up Nationally

The Mississippi Energy Institute sponsored this post.  MEI President Patrick Sullivan authored the post.  

A story last week in the Wall Street Journal was titled "Electric Bills Set to Rise in Summer" reporting how natural gas prices are increasing heading into the hottest days of summer with peak air-conditioning demand. Electric bills typically increase slowly over time but have gone through a relatively dramatic increase across the country over the past four years. Why have electric bills risen more sharply in the last few years?

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Where Did the Siemen's Money Go?

Well, a little bit of Lumumba grift drew the attention of a federal judge yesterday.   WLBT reported: 

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Monday, June 16, 2025

Cancelled!

 Well, that was quick.  So much for getting a good deal tomorrow. 

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McMurder in Brandon

 The Brandon Police Department issued the following statement. 

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Mayor Announces New 311 App, City's Christmas Plans

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

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Barbie is Back!

 Props to Ross Furniture.   The local furniture store hired none other than Barbie Bassett for its commercials.

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Would-Be Molester Gets 5 Years

A Ridgeland man will serve five years in prison after he tried to meet a minor child for sexual purposes.

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Everything Must Go at Eudora's

Eudora's loss could be your gain.  That's right.  Everything must go.  Everything must be sold. Even the ants will be auctioned.  Did you hear me????  THE LIQUIDATION SALE IS NOW!!!  Check below for details. 

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Sunday, June 15, 2025

Coming Soon

 The impossible is going to happen as a sequel to one of the all-time classics will come to the big screen. Marjorie Taylor-Greene and Richard Schwartz are going to be thrilled. 

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Idiots of the Day

 Before traveling to protest in another country, perhaps you should find out a little bit about that country.  

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Thou Stand Where I'm About to Shoot

"It's one thing to teach a child how to build a fire with a match.  It's another thing to teach a child how not to burn down the house with it.  It's one thing to teach a child ballet.  It's another thing to teach her to walk straight.  It's one thing to teach a child to play the piano. It's also important that you learn not to steal things with those fingers" preached the late Dr. Frank Pollard on Father's Day waaaay back in 1988.  It's not the typical Father's Day sermon praising fathers as Dr. Pollard used David to show how not to be a father.  It's a wonderful sermon and worth watching.  Enjoy. 

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Bill Crawford: Legislative Action Creates Winners & Losers Next Month

July 1 will see winners and losers across the state courtesy of the Mississippi Legislature and Gov. Tate Reeves.

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Saturday, June 14, 2025

Catch & Release, Squawk!

 Hinds County deputies arrested Christopher Payton Butler and charged him with fleeing a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault, and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.  Of course, this is not Butler's first brush with the law.  

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D.L. Gardner: Lies Perpetuate Anti-Semitism

The foundation of antisemitism is broad and potent and rooted deeply in the lies of world history. Doron Spielman’s book, “When the Stones Speak: The Remarkable Discovery of the City of David and What Israel’s Enemies Don’t Want You to Know.”

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Friday, June 13, 2025

Choose Wisely

 Some good ole action returns to the big screen next week with the showing of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.  Showtimes are posted below.  Choose wisely.  

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Oops!

 Uh-oh.  It seems one of our legislators was sued for alienation of affection.  

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Check Out Father's Day Gifts at The Country Squire

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MCPP: How to Achieve Change in Mississippi (and How not to)

Mississippi seems to be doing rather well.  Our economy is growing, and according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Mississippi was one of the fastest growing states in the last quarter of 2024.  Personal incomes are rising faster than inflation. 

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Tell It to the Judge

U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate is holding a status conference on the Jackson water/sewer system Monday at 1.  

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Parole Board Stonewalls Again

The Mississippi Parole Board was brave enough to release two-time killer Lamar Phillips but not brave enough to say which members voted for his release.  Phillips murdered Millsaps honor student and star football player Bradley Dew in 1992.  He killed another man two days later.  Despite being sentenced to serve life in prison, the Parole Board released him earlier this year.  

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Halloween Brownies

 Well, we all miss the ZeroBear PolyBear and his recipes so consider this post a homage to him. 

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Thursday, June 12, 2025

55 Years

 It's been 55 years since June 11, 1970....

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Shake Dat A$$!

 Claiborne County Sheriff Edward Goods issued the following statement. 

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Jackson Charges Up

 The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

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Dear Chief Wade.....

 Dear Chief Wade: You like to tout JPD's success in clearing cases and solving murders.  Well, here is a name for you: Tia Evans.  

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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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