The Mississippi Lottery Corporation issued the following statement.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Lottery Sends $7.6 Million Check to State
Back from the Dead
Well, well, well. look who popped up at the Hinds County Board of Supervisors yesterday. Madison County residents might want to pay attention.
Sid Salter: Prison Problems Have Been Self-Inflicted Woes for 25 Years
It’s easy to blame the Mississippi Legislature for the state’s current prison system woes, but the truth is that such finger-pointing is inaccurate. The state’s current prison mess has been at least 25 years in the making.
Chism/Millsaps Poll: Cindy Up By Nine
A Chism Strategies/Millsaps College poll claims Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith leads challenger Mike Espy by nine points. However, the poll said only 44% of voters approve of her job performance. The poll also said affordable health care was the most important issue to those surveyed. Some highlights of the poll are:
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Warren Strain Update
Too Funny
Being an equal-opportunity offender is the only way to go as Curb Your Enthusiasm showed Sunday night. Enjoy.
MDOC Reports 2 More Deaths
The Mississippi Department of Corrections issued the following statement.
Is the 13th Check Unlucky for PERS?
The 13th check is considered to be the untouchable third, fourth, and fifth rail in Mississippi politics. Woe to the politician who even dreams of the number thirteen in Mississippi as the retirees will crucify him on a cross made of thirteenth checks. While the retirees shriek about protecting the precious thirteenth check, the cost of living adjustment for the public employees retirement system mushroomed to $700 million in 2019, more than tripling in only 15 years.
Nooooooo.............
Krystal filed bankruptcy. Yes. Krystal. Please no. Where else am I going to go at 2 AM when I need something to absorb um, certain additives in my stomach? The Atlanta Business Chronicle reported:
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Shucking the Corn: Othor Cain Edition
Othor Cain dished the dirt on how Little Lord Lumumba is running JPD. Start at 4:30. Pay attention at 17:00. Mr. Cain accuses the administration of hiring criminals to work at JPD. You can't make this up. Watch and judge for yourself.
Can't Sleep?
It's 2 AM and you can't sleep? Check out this Joe Rogan podcast with a sleep expert. Might bore you back to sleep. Enjoy.
Monday, January 20, 2020
Lawmakers Refused to Increase Parchman's Funding, Then Chaos Erupted
This article was authored by Jerry Mitchell and reprinted with his permission.
Understaffed, underfunded and plagued by gang violence, inmates in Mississippi’s Parchman prison have been living in deadly conditions that state lawmakers knew about for decades. Now, everyone is paying the price.
One prisoner strangled another to death while other inmates cheered the killing. Two convicts escaped a dilapidated building by walking out an open door. Maximum security detainees freely roamed hallways, beating and threatening others.
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Rez Update
The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District issued the following statement.
12 Years in Jail for a Cellphone? Oh Really?
The media made a big deal out of a man who was given a 12 year sentence for possessing a cellphone in the Newton County jail. The national media picked up the story and it was off to the races. Here we go again, Mean Ole Mississippi is locking up minority suspects and throwing away the keys. Well, not so fast my friends. The media once again was too lazy to do its job and find out when Willie Nash would actually get out of prison. Clue: It's far sooner than 12 years. Keep reading.
Find This Truck!
Reward for info leading to recovery of truck and trailer stolen from downtown Jackson. Please share! The reward is cash, and that is as good as money.
1997 Ford F250 diesel, white in color. Unique looking truck. White brush guard on the front. Black lift gate on rear. Large white toolbox. Spotlight on top of headache rack. Damage to passenger door. Truck bed was empty when stolen.
David W. Lane's Default Judgment Withdrawn
David W. Lane managed to escape a million dollar judgment in Rankin County. Circuit Judge Dewey Arthur dismissed a $1,238,500 judgement against Mr. Lane Friday. Lakebend obtained the judgment against Mr. Lane, his father David L., and Ridgway Lane.
Sunday, January 19, 2020
Yikes!
Every group, every color, every party, every creed has its share of nutjobs. Today's nutjob appeared in where else but Wally World. The would-be Exorcist could apparently use some exorcising herself. Warning: Foul language.
It's Summertime in February.
Fathom Events provides quite a few treats on the Big Screen. One of the cinematic delights are performances from the Metropolitan Opera. Forget Flying Odins and Japanese handmaidens. The great American musical, Porgy and Bess, will be be on the big screen on February 1 and February 5. All 3 hours and 55 minutes of it.
Rankin Auto Burglary Suspect Arrested
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement.
Sunday Morning Sermon
Can't get to church because of the water? Enjoy this 1990 sermon presented by the late Dr. Frank Pollard.
Bill Crawford: GOP Strategist Questions Party
Longtime Mississippi Republicans will remember political consultant Stuart Stevens for his work on early campaigns for the late Sen. Thad Cochran. Since those early races he has become a highly successful media strategist and has helped elect numerous Republican governors and senators.
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Westworld Returns in March
HBO finally announced the premiere date of Westworld's third season:
Bedwetter Alert
A reporter had a meltdown and called the police on a Target Store Manager who wouldn't give him what he perceived to be the sales price for an item. You.can't.make.this.up. He tweeted:
Supes to Hire Kenny Wayne
Kenny Wayne Jones is becoming a playa in Mississippi politics. The former State Senator, Rolex-wearing, bbq-loving CMU CEO is racking up the lobbying clients. He recently landed the coveted Mississippi State Medical Association. Impressed by his lobbying prowess, the Hinds County Board of Supervisors is hiring Mr. Jones for his federal expertise. The agenda for Tuesday's Board meeting states:
Friday, January 17, 2020
Doctor Arrested for Sexual Battery of Juvenile (Updated)
Update (1/18/20, 2:00 PM): The Mississippi Center for Advanced Medicine issued the following statement:
The Mississippi Center for Advanced Medicine (MCAM) is deeply saddened and shocked by the news of Dr. Neel Tipnis’ arrest. Dr. Tipnis has been relieved of his duties at MCAM effective immediately. A thorough and comprehensive background check was completed on Dr. Tipnis prior to his employment at MCAM. The safety of children, including their health and wellbeing, is of paramount concern to all leaders, physicians and employees at MCAM. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim and her family during this time.
The Madison Police Department issued the following statement and mug shot.
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The Rising River
The Pearl River continues to rise. Posted below are shots of the Pearl River at the Spillway Dam and Lefleur's Bluff.
Hosemann Forms School Admin Advisory Council
Lieutenant Governor Gilbert Hosemann issued the following press release.
Water is Wet
Jackson Ward 3 City Councilman Kenneth Stokes raised hell about the management of the Pearl River as the river rises at a press conference at City Hall.
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Madison Makes Drug Bust
The Madison Police Department issued the following press release and pictures.
Governor Forms MDOC Committee, Installs Interim MDOC Commissioner
Reeves: "There is a leadership crisis that starts at the top."
First Consul Tate Reeves issued the following statement about MDOC today.
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New Device Helps Obstructive Sleep Apnea
UMC published the following story authored by Ruth Cummins.
Director Sissy Leaves
Hearing transcript says Dowdy was Giglio-Imparied
Embattled Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics Director John Dowdy is leaving the agency. He announced in an email yesterday:
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Former Sheriff's Son Arrested in Stabbing
The son of former Rankin County Sheriff Ronnie Pennington stabbed a woman and proceeded to cut his own throat on December 30. Rankin County deputies arrested Clint Pennington for aggravated domestic violence. He is currently being held without bond.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Spillway Road Opened
All lanes of Spillway Road crossing the Pearl River are open.
Click Here to Read More..General Fitch Shakes Up AG's Office
Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following statement.
Ridgway Lane Cases Consolidated
The Great Consolidation finally occurred in the Ridgway Lane cases. Rankin County Circuit Judge Dewey Arthur finally said enough is enough and consolidated all twelve cases against Ridgway Lane, David L. Lane, and David W. Lane. The order is posted below.
Rednecks Gonna Redneck
It appears Bad Boy Democrat Jamie Franks got into some trouble. The former Mississippi Leftenent Governor candidate, Democratic Party Chairman, and former State Representative got himself arrested Tuesday morning. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reported:
Time to do Some Lootin'
The Hinds County Board of Supervisors are holding a "special" meeting this morning even though the next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday. Check out the agenda to see what was soooooooo important that the Board couldn't wait until Monday.
Jackson Gets the Clap
You people are nasty. Jackson managed to rank second in....... drum roll..... wait for it......STD infections. The Sun (U.S. Version) published a map of the top 20 American cities for STD infections. Read and weep (after you take that antibiotic, of course):
Sid Salter: Bryant Never Strayed Far From Deputy Sheriff Roots
Tuesday’s inauguration of newly-minted Republican Gov. Tate Reeves ends a 33-year career in public service in Mississippi by his predecessor, former Gov. Phil Bryant. Or does it?
Warren Strain Improves
Warren Strain came out of his coma. He suffered a massive cerebral brain hemorrhage three weeks ago. His wife posted on Facebook yesterday:
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Like a Boss!
Meet Joe Cool, otherwise known as LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow:
Lane Closure on Lower Spillway Road
The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District issued the following statement.
Funny but True
The folks at SEC Shorts wrapped up the college football season with report cards for each SEC team. Enjoy.
Deceased Fleeing Suspect was on Parole
The Clinton Police Department issued the following statement.
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