Saturday, November 30, 2013

Union insanity: French-style

Then there are the Frenchies.  Economy is flat.  Growth non-existent.  Jobs are desperately needed. So..... what does the government and the unions do? Team up to abolish jobs.  The Wall Street Journal reported in September:

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CBS: More employers dropping health insurance coverage

CBS News reported this week employers are starting to drop health care coverage for employees as their current plans do not meet the minimum levels of coverage under Obamacare:

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Friday, November 29, 2013

Check out Midtown artists Saturday

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Update: Trolley will run from Fondren to Midtown.  Click on ad for more info.

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Will he or won't he?

Getting closer to the end of November.  Thad said he would decide real soon if he was going to run for re-election.  Samuel Adams is in and running ads.  Dilbert and Stacey are waiting in the wings.   Do you think Thad will run or not? Feel free to comment.

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Losing the Egg Bowl

Don't believe Ole Miss lost last night but they did.  Here is a video floating around on Youtube about how Ole Miss fans react to losing the Egg Bowl last night.  Its kind of weak. A for concept, C- for execution. 

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Crawford: PERS is in trouble.

Bill Crawford called out PERS in a recent column carried by several newspapers He also calls out the politicians for lacking the "political will" to do anything about PERS. Keep in mind when reading this post that the average rate of return for PERS is 13% for the last four years. In other words, the market came back, PERS didn't. Read on:

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Don't shop today

Annie Oeth defended Thanksgiving against the Christmas shopping creep that seems to occur more and more each year:

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Can't make this up: Gator version.

Yes, I think some of the Gators are on the take. Would explain plays such as this and losses such as the most recent one.

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Time to get drunk

It's that time of year and you know what it means: It's time for my award-winning egg nog recipe:

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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Check out the agenda.

Some interesting things on the agenda for the Hinds County Board of Supervisors Monday:

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Tate: It's your money



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Will there be death panels?

Mark Halperin discusses on CNBC whether there will be "death panels" under Obamacare in this video:

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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

No comment.

Little sketch from SNL about what it would take for President Obama to lose the support of the black community.

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Law gets 8 years in a new law & order room (video)

Eric Law will serve eight years in jail after pleading guilty to one count of sexual battery in Madison County court today.  Judge John Emfinger accepted the prosecution's recommendation that he sentence Mr. Law to a twenty year term and suspend twelve years.  Mr. Law will have to register as a sex offender.  He will face supervised release for five years after his release.

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Eric Law hearing today

Hearing starts at 2. JJ will tweet from the courtroom. Kingfish1935 on Twitter.

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Kimberly Readus convicted.

Kimberly Readus.  Canton's special child.  Last seen calling an elderly woman a "baboon's ass" as she tried to walk out of the courthouse with unsealed ballot boxes on election night last May.  Madison Justice Court Judge Bill Weisenberger fined her $1,000 and issued three thirty-day sentences against her after she was convicted of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and providing false information yesterday. 

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Questions for the Prime Minister

Here is the latest session of Questions for the PM.  Are you aware this is funny stuff and better than any political theater in the states? If not, watch. Would that we could have such debates here in this country.

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Monday, November 25, 2013

Education probe: State data manipulated, sold for profit


A 'triangle' of corruption

An internal investigation of the Mississippi Department of Education that took place in 2010 and 2011 revealed that data was being manipulated to falsely inflate school ratings and also being sold for profit.

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Pictures? Check. Texts? Check. Underage student? Check.

WARNING: SEXUALLY EXPLICIT LANGUAGE IN THIS POST! EMBEDDED DOCUMENT CONTAINS A SEXUALLY EXPLICIT PICTURE.

It seems another teacher got stupid. A lawsuit filed against Damien Anderson, a football coach at Terry High School, spells out some rather lurid and disgusting details between the coach and a student at Terry.   The complaint charges the coach had sex with her at school and at motel rooms in the Jackson area.  The plaintiff also claims Mr. Anderson sent sexually explicit messages and pictures to the student's cellphone.

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Sunday, November 24, 2013

Bloomberg: Deductibles 26% higher. Enjoy the low premium.

 And the hits to Obamacare just keep coming.  Self-inflicted wounds, of course. Bloomberg reported:

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Blood donors needed

Blood donors are needed for local teen, Robert Gaillet. His number for donations at Mississippi Blood Services is DG05.  You can read his story on his Caring Bridge web page.  Please donate if you can do so. 

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Arrangements for Judge Zebert

Sheriff Bryan Bailey announced the funeral arrangements for Chancellor Thomas Zebert:

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Latest crime stats

Here are the latest crime stats for Jackson, Madison, Byram, Clinton, Rankin County, and the Rez. Jackson still does not post them on the city website as it did for years. The reports are embedded in flash so please keep that in mind if using an Apple product.

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Saturday, November 23, 2013

Love to post where you are on FB? Think again.

CNBC conducted a little experiment on how to find people just by using social media. Watch the video below.

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Friday, November 22, 2013

Doctor found dead. (Updated)


Madison PD issued the following press release:

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Farewell to Judge Tom Zebert

Judge Tom Zebert passed away last night at the Hospice Center in Ridgeland, funeral arrangements will be posted as soon as they are available.

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Thursday, November 21, 2013

Wolfe & Harrington lose Steadivest appeal

The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled against Marshall Wolfe and Jack Harrington. The two sought relief from fines imposed upon them by the Secretary of State for securities Fraud. The state said the pair operated a "ponzi scheme" through a group of affiliated companies.  Don't have time to provide the details of the ruling but here is the ruling.

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Chokwe appoints Reverend Stallworth to Jackson Municipal Airport Authority

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba appointed Reverend Jeffery Stallworth to the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority. Hmmm.... where have we heard that name before?

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Law to plead guilty

Former WLBT meteorologist Eric Law will plead guilty to one count of sexual battery on Tuesday in Madison County.  The plea will take place before Circuit Judge John Emfinger.

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Supes get down to business. Where was Stokes?

The Hinds County Board of Supervisors welcomed two new members Monday and got down to bidness. District 5 Supervisor Kenneth Stokes did not attend the meeting. The meeting was quick, efficient, and over before noon. It became more common for meetings to last four or five hours under the previous board.

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How Obamacare works for Congress

The Wall Street Journal reported Congress enjoys some extra perks under Obamacare. Louis Radnofsky reports:

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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Boil the water or drink some wine

City of Jackson issued a boil water notice today:

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WJNT today

Local political guru and columnist Brian Perry appeared on the show today to discuss Thad Cochran and Chris McDaniel's candidacy.


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Rick's had enough

Apparently the unemployment numbers published before the 2012 Presidential election might have been cooked.  Rick Santelli had enough and said a few things this morning on CNBC:

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PPP poll: Is Cochran in a dogfight?

Public Policy polling released a poll showing unexpected support for State Senator Chris McDaniel when placed against Senator Thad Cochran*:

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM???? The Horhnbook edition.

WAPT got a copy of the police report for the arrest of SENATOR John Horhn.  Ouch.  At least he didn't tell the police to call Randy Tucker or Brad Rogers.  Its good reading.

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Replacing Arthur

Arthur Johnston's decision to retire as Madison County Chancery Clerk set off a flurry of debate, as contenders jockey up to the starting gate for the June 3 primary.  There are several names attracting attention that keep surfacing in discussions about the election.

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Cory Wilson: Economics 101

You can't repeal the laws of economics.

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Clearwater Group expands

Clearwater Group, LLC issued the following press release: 

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Monday, November 18, 2013

Walker trial set for December 16.

U.S. District Judge Keith Starrett set the trial for Scott Walker on December 16, 2013 in Gulfport.  A federal grand jury indicted Mr. Walker, Bill Walker, Scott Janus, Sheila Tina Shumate, and Joseph Ziegler for allegedly using DMR and a related foundation to defraud the federal government. 

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Tate to lead national association

The Leftenant Governor just issued the following press release:

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Obamacare update

Forget the websites. Who lied. Who knew. The federal government issued new rules regarding health insurance coverage under Obamacare. The New York Times reported:

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Where is Kenneth?

9:30 and still not here.

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New board starts today in Hinds County.

Today will be an interesting day downtown as the two new members of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors will assume their seats today.  It should be interesting, to say the least.  Will Robert Graham remain board president?  Will Kenneth Stokes storm out?  What other surprises will take place.  You can watch the live stream on the county website. You can also follow my observations on Twitter at kingfish1935. 

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Bringing the past to life

Colorization of historical photographs is a welcome trend in art as it gives us a new way of looking at the past. Indulgd.com published 36 such prints on its website.  Here are a few samples.  Click on the link to see the rest.

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Sunday, November 17, 2013

SNL does jackassery last night

Still can't believe they actually produced this sketch.  Someone going to be in trouble.

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Update: Linda Peach Harmon is now Linley Patrick

Linda Peach Harmon has legally changed her name to Linley Patrick.  After her release from jail in 2010,  she went to court soon thereafter with the "my ex husband is harassing me" pitch (allegedly) to get her name legally changed. (It is well known he did not.)

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The Empire strikes back in Starkpatch

It seems the aldermen of Starkpatch don't cotton to citizens learning what goes on in their meetings. The Columbus Dispatch reported:

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Saturday, November 16, 2013

WOW!!!

Awesome game. Awesome ending.

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Roy Nicholson says Happy Trails.....

Roy Nicholson steps down as Chairman of the Central Mississippi Tea Party in this message:

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Friday, November 15, 2013

"Bad Boy" Horhn arrested for DUI

JPD confirmed to JJ that Senator John Horhn was arrested for a DUI last night.  The arrest took place on Beasley Road shortly before midnight.  The Senator spoke at community meeting last night about Jackson crime.  Of course, who can forget this part-aaay.  JPD was unable to confirm if the Senator demanded someone call Gary Rhodes. 

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Dumbass of the day.

Send this MSNBC boy back home to his mama where he needs to learn how to shave before he tackles politics.

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The Gilbert machine warms up

Mrs. Hosemann is having her own little tea party down on the coast:

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Thursday, November 14, 2013

Share the Gulf!

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Can't make this up. Memphis crackhead version

WREG (Memphis) reported how a homeless couple treated their free home: 

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Jackson: home of the next creative boom?

Nona Aronawitz writes on The Atlantic Cities website about the creative scene in Jackson:

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HMA board approves sale

The Nashville Post reported the HMA board approved the sale of the company to Community Health Systems:

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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

DA will present Eric Smith award Friday

The Hinds County District Attorney issued the following press release:


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Let the games begin

Update: Check out II under Supervisor Tony Greer's section of the agenda. 

Here is the agenda for the November 18 meeting of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors.  Sheriff gets his million bucks back as Greer wants to pull over $3 million out of the slush fund, oops, I meant parks and recreation, and give it back to the Sheriff and Byram-Clinton corridor project.

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WJNT today

Open lines on the radio show today.  No special topics. 


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Comparing ADHD in America and France

Is ADHD over diagnosed in American children? An American psychiatrist compared the two cultures of child-raising in Psychology Today. She wrote:

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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Questions for the PM

Are you aware that they are back? Enjoy.

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CMPDD to JRA: Can't terminate Watkins lease

The fight between David Watkins and the city of Jackson just got more heated.  Central Mississippi Planning & Development District demanded JRA rescind the termination of its lease with Mr. Watkin's company, Farish Street Group in an October 3 letter.

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Thanks be to Jobs

An Apple fan made this video tribute to Steve Jobs using only his voice and sounds from Apple products. Pretty cool video.

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Monday, November 11, 2013

Stokes defends JPS.

Hinds County Supervisor Kenneth Stokes (District 5) had someone from the Mississippi Department of Education explain the procedures for taking over a school and a district.  He launched into a brief discussion of various conspiracy theories such as the state taking over JPS and charter schools taking over Lanier.  Not once has he ever done one thing:

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Exchange rates for Rankin County

JJ posted a couple of weeks ago the health insurance premiums for Hinds County as found on healthcare.gov.  Now it is Rankin County's turn. Rankin County is rated a "3".

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Sunday, November 10, 2013

Remembering the Vets

Veterans Day is a special one this year as the Doolittle raiders met for perhaps the last time:

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Saturday, November 9, 2013

What's a few lies among friends?

It's no secret the cars used by the Hinds County Sheriff's Office are not equipped with dashcams. Well, Hinds County Board of Supervisors never lets an opportunity to rip off the taxpayers go to waste. Watch the video below. Some vendor pops up at the board meeting last Monday and makes a presentation to the board. His name was Tarrien Williams of Venture Technologies. He claimed his company was affiliated with Oracle.

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Sun-Herald public records request

JJ filed a public records request for a copy of the public records requests filed by the Sun-Herald on the DMR case.  There are some interesting exchanges in the records posted below.

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Friday, November 8, 2013

No comment.

Saw this yesterday around 5:30.  Just could. not. resist.  Red light was on although it doesn't appear to be in this picture. 

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Bond insurer lawsuit claims Madison County misspent $1 million in bond funds

I've joked before that the U.S. Government should sell debt bonds to reduce the debt. It would make a good Onion headline. However, a bond insurance company is alleging that is exactly what the Madison County Board of Supervisors did in diverting $1 million in bond proceeds to repay the bonds for the Parkway East PID according to a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court on November 1.

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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Yes, they are.

Tony Greer and Darrel McQuirter are now Hinds County Supervisors. They were sworn in at noon today to a crowded board room. Peggy was visibly happy. Graham was visibly quiet. And Stokes was invisible as he was a no-show.

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DMR indictments!!! (UPDATED)

The State Auditor issued the following press release. The actual indictment is posted below. Attorney William Gunn filed an entry of appearance for Scott Walker.  A hearing will be held on November 8 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Robert. Walker.

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WJNT yesterday

Senator Chris McDaniel appeared on the show yesterday. Enjoy.


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Judge: Pickering in "direct contempt". Jim Hood helps out Stacey.

Update: Sun-Herald reports arrests are expected today. 

Did the State Auditor use the Feds to evade the Sun-Herald and a Gulf Coast judge? The Sun-Herald reported:

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Voter ID at the JFP?

Want to participate in the Jackson Free Press "Best of" nominations? Be prepared as the JFP is now engaging in its own form of voter ID:

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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Sun-Herald stopped again in DMR fight

Looks like the Sun-Herald's fight to obtain the DMR records it sought from the State Auditor took an unexpected turn yesterday:

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It's the control, stupid.

The Wall Street Journal published the best editorial I've read to date on Obamacare last week. Forget the "glitches", there are bigger issues at stake:

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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Ass-whupping



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Fitch downgrades rating outlook

Haven't had time to read this story, as I just saw it in comments (thank you), but Fitch apparently downgraded its rating outlook for Mississippi to negative:

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McQuirter winning

Going to step in and out during the night SO make your comments about the two supervisor elections here. Feel free to post results as they come in. Good luck to both sides.

Update: 3003 to 640. 22 of 31 McQuirter giving victory speech

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Make Stokes mad. Vote for McQuirter today.

Your vote does count and you have a chance to do something about Hinds County today if you live in District 2. The district includes part of Fondren and Belhaven.* This website endorses Darrel McQuirter. Readers of this site are familiar with the debacle that is the Hinds County Board of Supervisors as the supes reach a new low on a regular basis. Sweetheart deals. Shakedowns. No-bid contracts. Broke budgets. Million dollar payouts to their attorneys. They loot the E911 fund to funnel money to their friends while police and fire departments in Hinds County can't get radios they need to save lives. The current majority on the board schemed and screamed in an effort to deprive you of your right to vote today. Today is the day you can make a difference. Then there is Bennie's jail. Bennie built it, broke it,, and we are still paying for it.  Don't forget Kenneth Stokes.  Want to make Stokes mad? Vote for Darrel McQuirter today. 

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PERS gets mo' money but funding level still falls

The market returned and yet the funding level for PERS still fell.  PERS released the annual actuarial report for several retirement systems it manages last month at its bi-monthly meeting of the board of trustees.  PERS enjoyed a 13.4% return on investments and enjoyed $2.6 billion in investment income but saw the number of retirees grow as payments continued to outpace contributions.

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School Board member: Hank Bounds can 'sell you the sweat off his balls'

School Board member Bill Jones blamed lack of oversight on former state Superintendent Hank Bounds

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Monday, November 4, 2013

Hinds County politics: when threatened, invoke the klan.

The scumbags in District 2 just could not help themselves.  There is an election for District 2 tomorrow for supervisor.  For over twenty years the Bennie-Doug-George-Graham-Stokes crowd ran roughshod over everyone.  Now that bunch is scared to death of what may actually happen tomorrow: Darrell McQuirter may actually win the election.

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C Spire brings new fiber service to nine cities.

JJ just learned the names of the cities approved for the new C Spire fiber service: Ridgeland, Starkville, Quitman, Corinth, McComb, Horn Lake, Hattiesburg, Batesville and Clinton. Jackson has applied.

Rates: $80 for 1 Gb speeds. $20 to add phone. $60 to add TV. 

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You can keep your doctor? Guess again.

The train wreck continues.  A cancer patient pens a rather poignant account of his experience in trying to obtain health insurance in the Wall Street Journal today:

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The Blue Cross/HMA lawsuit

Blue Cross-HMA.  HMA-Blue Cross.  The scrum between the two companies has dominated the news for quite some time in Mississippi.  The entire battle started with a lawsuit HMA filed against Blue Cross.  The media reported HMA filing the lawsuit but really has not analyzed the lawsuit, much less posted a copy of it for you to read.  JJ will attempt to do so in this post.

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Sunday, November 3, 2013

Lackey: No sugar for Archie

Judge Henry Lackey dismissed David Archie's challenge of his loss in the District 2 Democratic Primary for Supervisor.   Mr. Archie represented himself.  See below.

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Hinds Supes spend mo' money. (Video)

Here is the video of the last meeting of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors.  Supes managed to blow through an extra $650,000 that morning.  Cut money from the jail. No money for this. No money for that. Mention slush fund and heyyyy, they can spend some money. 

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Fondren & Belhaven: Vote Tuesday

Here are the polling places for in District 2 for the supervisor election Tuesday. This website, along with other media outlets, endorsed the Democrat nominee, Darrell McQuirter. If you live in Belhaven and vote at the Fire Station on North State Street, vote Tuesday. If you live in Fondren and vote at Fondren Presbyterian Church or Woodland Hills Baptist Church, vote Tuesday. Y'all are actually in District 2 and have a say in this election. Here are the precincts:

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Saturday, November 2, 2013

Obama lied, your health insurance died.

Obama lied while your health insurance died.  That is the headline of the week. How many times did the President say "you will keep your health insurance" and "your premiums will not increase."? Just in case you forgot, here is a reminder:

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Hinds County Supes eat health insurance increase

The Hinds County Board of Supervisors had a spirited discussion over what to do about a 13% increase in health insurance premiums.  They voted to have the county pay for the increase so employees would not see a rise in premiums. Here is the video.

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Friday, November 1, 2013

Judge stops DMR cover-up

A Harrison County Chancellor stopped the State Auditor's efforts to keep records of the Department of Marine Resources away from the Sun-Herald yesterday:

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Kaze speaks

The Kaze published this epistle on his Facebook page yesterday. JJ obtained permission to publish it. The Kaze wanted to rewrite it and polish it up as he was just writing what came to mind on Facebook with no thought to editing but I liked the way it was written so enjoy.

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The death spiral continues.

Well, looks like the CL has more problems this week, some of them self-inflicted.  Gannett kicked the general manager and editor of VIP to the curb.  Sources at the newspaper inform JJ the publication made a profit of $25,000 last month. Apparently that wasn't good enough.  Gannett also fired the suburban reporters a couple of months ago and assigned their duties to the VIP staff.  Brilliant.  Kill off one of the few divisions actually making money.  Then the digital sales staff quit yesterday. Yup.   That is the digital sales staff for the CL.  How many ways can you shoot yourself in the foot?

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While Phil caves, Chaney stands his ground

Keep in mind that Governor Phil Bryant only rescinded part of his executive order today. The Governor did leave intact the sections of the order that threw a few orders at Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney. The Commish fired right back at Governor Bryant today in this letter JJ obtained in a public records request:

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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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