WLBT reported last night Byram said enough and purchased its own Motorola police radios. Byram has been trying to purchase 60 police radios at a cost of $230,000 with E911 funds held by Hinds County. The consultant for Hinds County, Nathan Hargrove of Northstar Wireless, recommended Byram purchase EF Johnson radios, the only available radio he just happens to sell. Only problem is the EFJ's cost more money and are inferior in quality. The Hinds County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Robert Graham allowing Byram to purchase 30 radios but at the lowest contract price and without TDMA functions. This was a very clever move by Mr. Graham to help Mr. Hargrove. The radio system has to switch to the statewide MSWIN system in two years. If the radios have TDMA function, all that is required in two years for the changeover is a software upgrade for the Motorolas for a small fee. Unfortunately for Byram, the EF Johnsons are "trash can" radios. They can't be upgraded to MSWIN and thus in two years, Byram will have to purchase more radios. WLBT reported last night Byram said enough and the Board of Alderman voted to spend the funds necessary to buy its police department the Motorola radios. The police department is scheduled to begin operations on June 1, 2011 and obviously needs some radios for its officers and police cars. Watch the video.
Monday, April 18, 2011
WLBT: Byram says enough is enough and buys Motorolas (Video included)
By the way, George Smith says Motorola radios were "never cheaper". Not true, not true at all. They were cheaper until Graham specified in his motion the county would not purchase radios with TDMA functions. Nice try, George.
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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.
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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.
Note: Security provided by INS.
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.
Note: Security provided by INS.
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.
Note: Security provided by INS.
23 comments:
Good for Byram! At least it shows they've put some thought and consideration into this decision. I don't think Graham knows how to use his head for anything other than a hat rack.
Graham is using his head to line his pockets.
Everybody should know that Stowers and Hargrove formed those "companies" shortly after Graham got elected. They knew Graham would get rid of Motorola and then Graham could direct the service contract to them. Everyone using the Hinds System has bailed on them due to their incompetence.
The city of Byram should just install Klan signs at the Byram exit. Those racists.
Screw Graham. He's also peeved that Byram isn't kissing his ass as they set up their BPD dispatch operation without Graham's help.
Let's hope the good Lord has given Roger Davis enough wisdom to run a shoe leather campaign this time around. Coffee and tea gatherings ain't gonna get it done Roger. You've got to get out and knock on doors.
KF, Cheryl refers to Hargrove as a paid consultant. But there still is no contract, right? Are there any paid invoices to Hargrove for purely billed consulting hours?
Paul can you explain how racism comes into this? Or is that just another tool in the democratic playbook?
Ironghost, just getting out in front. The only white people in this story are those that want Motorolas. Check the JFP, if they cover this story, that will be the direction it goes.
Irong, I too was annoyed at paul's comment, but now that he has explained it, I think he has a point.
Sorry, y'all, I cannot figure out this sarcasm font thingy. Imma n00b.
Yeah, but a damn funny one, mean ole meany
Bullsh@# Paul. You are pretty damn good at sarcasm. Noobs simply have a hard time deciphering.
As to the post, way to go Byram for standing up for the citizens they have vowed to protect and telling the BOS the same.
A question was asked this morning at the Board of Supervisors meeting and I have the answer! Questions---- What are we (Board of Supervisors) going to do with those 45 radios that we have already purchased? Answer...... The citizen's of Byram don't care. Because those radios belong to Hinds County since they didn't follow protocol and give the money to the agency to purchase the radios and they (BOS) wanted to control the purchase so they said they would make the radio purchase and then give them to Byram. Hmmmm.... Why would you not give Byram the money like you do every other city? Well, thats because they can buy the radios they want and line the pockets of who they want!
Paul: I upgraded to firefox 4, so I lost my sarcasm font tags anyway.
12:47, what else was said at the meeting this morning re this topic? Any comment from Graham?
Questions---- What are we (Board of Supervisors) going to do with those 45 radios that we have already purchased?
Either shove 'em or dump 'em on Craigslist.
If the state auditor can not follow the money, he must be blind.These folks are trying to break in to jail..
Let me guess. Robert Graham wants to blame all the Republicans living in Byram for this.
You forget, it's HARD to get into jail from Hinds County. You pretty much have to murder ten people.
I thought Paul Mitchell was being sarcastic. I now nominate him to be the JJ psychic-in-residence.
Check out the comments on the C-L story on this topic - yep, Byrum is full of racists who are squandering the money of the hard-working AA taxpayers of Byrum, all because they don't want to buy radios from a minority vendor.
You can't make this s--t up. Seriously.
The CL did a story on this?????
I was trying to be sarcastic, but those assclowns fooled me. Dang it.
I wonder how many of the few remaining businesses finally decided to leave Hinds County
and the City of Jackson today, ... ( after these facts became public ) ?
Madison and Rankin welcomes you !
We only ask...what took ya'll so long to "see the light" ?
Yes EF Johnson radios will work on the MSWIN system. They are being used by some agencies in Madison County including the EOC. The problem is the EF Johnson radios are crap compared to Motorola. The hinds county board of supervisors only want the EF Johnson radios because they believe that Motorola owes them money.
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