Jackson Jambalaya

Your Capital City Folks.

Sad

Man, I really didn't see that one coming at all.

See, Jackson, this is why you can't have nice things. Or even things, really.

Starting at 15:05 could you please provide a translation?

No doubt another JJ -- Republican conspiracy to demean Jackson in the eyes of Mississippi and the world.

I'm surprised the JFP didn't have a sports editor there. After all, this was a cultural event for West Jackson. Heck, next time hold it at the Zoo, the gem of West Jackson--they can charge admission, pad down for weapons, and the little ones can ride the merry go round.

After all, it just took one person with a gun to ruin this otherwise wonderful family friendly event.

The flyer very clearly said NO GUNS. Does no one follow the rules any more?

I watched about 2 minutes of it before becoming bored with the whole thing.
I will say that is a big crowd of fat people.

Good family fun! Memories being made to cherish for a lifetime.

Clearly perfunctory @9:03.

Raines has a pretty little park with a walking trail. I wish these thugs would go back to the park at the Rez in Ridgeland to have these get-togethers.

One of the boxers appears to be wearing knee pads. Give him some credit, thats not a bad idea when boxing on concrete

I take it this was part of A Taste of West Jackson this past weekend?

I'm surprised that it took 15 minutes to dissolve into utter choas.

No head gear, no mouth pieces, no bell,

Does't JPD have a recreational boxing program?

Yeah right 8:41

They recruited the fighters (the boxing ones), set up the venue, and (unbeknownst to event goers) had the shooter stealth in at 15 minutes... all in a perfect way to 'frame' Jackson in a certain light.

Pretty smart, huh?

If it wasn't so sad it would be funny.

Boxing, shooting, and track events, all in one. Good times!

Re 10:48 - I mistyped "Chaos".

I've often thought of how terrible it must be to come from a culture that, every time you go to a gathering (night club, private party, family reunion, etc.), there's the genuine possibility that someone could get shot!

Seriously. That's no joke.

The other day when this event was announced here on JJ I submitted a post that pretty much guaranteed that most would be packing heat at the event. My post didn't make the cut and was culled even though I identified all the street signs five times.

JJ, are you sure this is not from an episode of "The Wire"?

The flyer very clearly said NO GUNS. Does no one follow the rules any more?

Your post presumes that the majority of people attending such an event can read a two-word statement.

Who could have imagined thugs carrying guns in Jackson? Shocking.

either of these "boxers" would get absolutely destroyed in a real match.

You can't say they didn't try. That was actually a good boxing match until 'the hood' reasserted itself in the pecking order.

Ha! I called it two days ago--

Big momma with the red hair/orange top could have kicked either of these hood rats butts.

Probably a multi million dollar event by the time you count up all the hand outs that the spectators receive in a years time.

Oh, so not anywhere near Flag Chapel after all, so I guess not a part of Taste of West Jackson either. If that's the case, they missed a really good crossover marketing opportunity. I think the next one should be in the Flag Chapel area if they're going to use that name. Maybe they could even get RTS to sponsor since it's all predestined anyway, right?

I noticed the ring rope was made from what could easily be used as crime scene tape. Convenient.

Anonymous Culled Again Dammit.. said...

Dude, lighten up.
When he culls mine, I move on.
Up to Fish who he posts, and you aren't going to force your way on.

I suspect that the guy in the left corner, who appeared to be losing, told one of his group to fire a weapon. Had this gone on any longer the guy would likely have gone down.

Too bad it ended the way it did. Remove all the wanna be security, groupies and people taking selfies and you might get people to watch and make a few bucks too.

was this sanctioned by the mississippi athletic commission?

how much were tickets?

nobody there is underfed. that video gives whole new meaning to the term 'heavyweights'.

after the gunshot, the crowd response isnt' panic or fear--more 'meh' i guess many people in that crowd just expect gunfire to break out at events like this.

to be fair, our talented camera man runs for it.

They should join the Pearl Boxing Club. They're legit.

The third week, they could fill the coliseum. Uh if they could stop the shooting at 15 minutes.

I noticed the cinematographer throwing around the N word quite a bit as he vacated the scene of the shooting. Is that considered being a racist? I can't figure these things out anymore.

when the viedoograper used the N word,,,,,, well, thats just good ole black privilege .

Thank you for changing the headline so that our beloved Raines is not defamed.

I couldn't make it through the whole video but skipped to the shooting. And the 60 seconds after the shots easily puts this video in contention for top post of the year on jj. When are we getting organized on here? Do I need to be in charge of the year end awards?

Comments alone were worth the price of admission.