Jackson Jambalaya

If it's being classified as a 'crime', it shouldn't be called an 'incident'.

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It seems like just yesterday that that was a nice part of town. This has truly been sad to watch but the course has been set and there is no reversing it now.

Serious suggestion: Can you figure out a way to put a 'counter' on homicide threads so we can track the number? I hate to just assume there's one per day.

Murder went down pretty close to the two-gated community where Antar lives.

This perceived "incident" occurred less than 1,750 feet from Baby Chok's home. Yo Baby Chok, don't ever let your security gate malfunction, or one of these perceived criminals could enter your little "safe haven."

I wonder why his gates stay locked 24/7?

Wow, this is insane. Northpark Mall packed with hoodlums, the District at Eastover losing customers and businesses...it seems Fondren and Highland Village are holding it all together.

I'm not a racist. I don't judge someone based on their race. I judge them by their life choices and selection of decorations for their skin and vehicle.

It could be a 19 year old white drop out with rainbow colored hair and skittles teeth with a barney the dinosaur neck tattoo.

That is when I got out while the gettin' is good. Got to beat the declining property values.

Jackson's last "nice part of town" being ruined. Typical.

I wonder why his gates stay locked 24/7?

Do as Mayor Yammeralot says, not as he does. He flies around the country presenting himself as some new-age radical kick-ass Mayor while back here in Jackson its clear that he totally sucks at the job.

What has he actually accomplished? NOTHING.

@ 8:46
Clearly your not well informed on the district. Cantina was forced out by fine and dandy that is bringing in there own tex Mex.also that cultivation is packed. Not sure what planer your living on or what your people say in dogwood.

The mayor is moving things along on addressing the street paving crisis in Jackson better than any of the last three or four mayors before him. The horrible sinkhole at Ridgewood and Lelia has finally been fixed. Many of Jackson's thoroughfare streets have been paved or are being paved, and the potholes on many other streets have been spot-filled.

On streets and other issues, we have certainly had worse mayors. I'd give him a reserved positive grade at this moment.

Regarding crime, what really can be done about it? As Ross Perot said, I'm all ears. Stopping crime can best be done on an individual level by doing four simple things: a) avoid the drug culture -- many crimes are related to a bad drug deal, etc.; b) treat your spouse and kids with respect and love -- many other crimes are domestic shootings or killings; c) stay in your house after 10 pm -- most violent random crimes happen at night; and d) arm yourself -- you can legally carry a gun in your car, home, or on your person in Mississippi, so do so.

I know people who live in some of the worst neighborhoods in Jackson who have never been a victim of crime because they follow these four steps.

@10:33 AM - Spouse? Seriously?

How are those CCCJ property values holding up?

I don't see any potholes in the area of S. Pear Orchard Road and Pear Orchard Park. I wonder why?

@10:33

Uh you left out locking up criminals when they have committed a crime that calls for imprisonment. Based on the rest of your post I'm sure this was just an oversight on your part. But over all a good post Mrs. Lumumba.

Say it with me, everyone...

"Perception of crime"

Any truth to the rumor that the responding detectives were disciplined for not dragging the body to the north side of E. County Line Road?

Asking for a friend.

Uh, 8:46...
"Northpark Mall packed with hoodlums" - Nope. You haven't been there and just making assumptions.
"District at Eastover losing customers and businesses" - Nope. Plenty of customers. And one exchange of business.

And 10:05, partially correct.
Cantina was NOT forced out by Fine & Dandy.
Cantina didn't perform well in this market, which is picky about its Mexican food, and there were staffing/service issues. Fine & Dandy is stepping up with another concept to go in the space. Growing pains. The District is going to be "fine and dandy".

We need a HEY JACKASS website for Jackson.

12:29 PM that was too funny. I'm a fat white guy from the north side of the line.

In the past, the Jackson Police Department statistics have shown Jackson in a poor light. In order to make the reporting more accurate, certain incidences will be reclassified. Burglary will now be listed as home inspections. Larcenies and other thefts will be reclassified as income redistribution. Homicides will now be referred to death by natural causes. More changes will be coming.

7:26, When I was growing up in South Jackson in the 80's NE Jackson was like Beverly Hills for us.