Jackson Jambalaya

So the City Attorney is Babs and now she has farmed this lawsuit out to Ed? Is that right?

You noticed that too?

bar complaint--please.

Man I've got to get my cuffs done like that.

I think there's a law somewhere that says you can't drive a Bentley unless you're wearing cuffs like that.

he is so ghetto and such an idiot, I guess he needs his full name on his cuff in case he forgets

So the City Attorney is Babs and now she has farmed this lawsuit out to Ed? Is that right?

If Jimmy the Hair can do it then the Blackmons want a piece of the action too.

Those cuffs are a prime example of what Faulkner
referred to as " The tragic burlesque of the sons of Ham "

Just unbelievable. Arrogance in it's finest form.

Definitely true. Money can buy things, but it's can't buy class.

George Jefferson and Fred Sanford couldn't even come up with a scheme like this one .

great commnets. ILMAO,

Watch Canton rot...and fyi Ed and his wife are not the first to use their authority to gain wealth at the expense of city government....Bob Montgomery made a mint screwing the city...and the beat goes on

A wise man recently said to me "The only thing that has changed about Canton politics is the color."

I'm going to say it, why as a professional association can NO ONE stand up? Is this a "we look the other way" because we are "in the club" and do not want to rock the boat?

It is shameful to read this and hear the tongue in cheek criticism (comments) without action from the very readers that write this sordid humor.

What is going on in Canton is beneficial to few (read..two) and denies the many the opportunity to grow this State's economic prowess.

When is any Conservative in this State going to stand up and say something? I know it is an election year, but this is just plain, plain, stupid.

10:42 What exactly do you expect Conservatives to do? Everyone knows Canton is a complete fiasco, but the leadership of Canton is duly elected (such as the integrity of their elections may be), and so they get to decide what policies they want to pursue (as awful as they may be).
Now, if you are referencing the Blackmons, I'm not a lawyer, nor am I an elected official. I don't know why Ed Blackmon can continue representing Canton in the Senate when it is not their primary residence and everyone knows it!

10:42, the same can be asked about Bennie Thompson. He's unbeatable, and he has gained tremendous wealth and power while leaving his constituents poor and powerless. The mindset in within the voters...until you change that, you can't change anything.

George Jefferson and Fred Sanford would do right at the end...but thats tv. Now, in real life the bad guys wins and the good guys are losers. The City of Canton is a lost cause.

Some conservatives -- well I know of one of late -- have stood up and howled. The corruption and incompetnece in the city government and police force is astounding.

And they're blatant about it. Clarion Ledger doesn't care. You think Jim Hood wants to prosecute the base in a re-election year? Think Eric Holder's ready to drop indictments against black elected officials in the South?

A 1983 action, though, might shine some light.

Doesn't he also have his full name tattooed on his neck
or am I thinking of another "community leader" ?

To: 5/21 at 9:26

The City of Canton should be so lucky as to have Bob Montgomery back as their attorney!

And, to address your negative remark - You must have gotten your false information from the leader of a City just south of Canton on Highway 51!

I asked about getting some of those cuffs at 
Kinkade’s and The Rogue .

After some weird glances between the staff, I was told the "Men's Suit Sale Discount Warehouse Tent " on West Capitol Street
might could handle my fashion request.

@3:11, not to chase a stray cat but didn't Bob run into some legal trouble about 5 years ago? Can't remember what the skuttlebut was about but am pretty sure it's why he's no longer the city's attorney.

Bob didn't run into trouble, but one of his law partners did.

Bob's problem that he was simultaneously attorney for (and I'm almost sure I have all this right): City of Canton; Madison County Board of Supervisors; Canton City Schools; Canton Municipal Utilities; and the Madison County Economic Development Authority.


There were dozens, if not hundreds, if legal transactions (land swaps/sales; inter-local agreements, etc) between two or more of those entities over a 20-year period, where Bob was counsel for both sides. Inherent conflicts, in other words, and (wait for it) NOBODY CARED.

He didn't gouge his govt. clients like the Blackmons do; he made up for it in volume.

Speaking of stinky...Doesn't Barbara B. Also have a lobbying contract with Madison Co? Thanks KF for being the best reporter in MS!

Canton is so broke, but they continue to shell out money for the likes of the Blackmons and everyone else who are friends with the current administration and try the lame stunts like trying to annex Nissan. Look for a bond issue in the near future to generate more legal fees for someone and so they can spread more money around.