Blogging would require yours truly to take a break from watching college football and that is not going to happen. Sooo...... we will cheat a little bit and post this order from the Mitzi Bickers case in Atlanta. She is scheduled go to to trial in February. Sections III (A), (G), (I), and (J) are particularly colorful reading. Remember while reading the documents posted below that Ms. Bickers is a minister.
Friday, December 31, 2021
The Mitzi Mudpit
Ted Rall: Our First Lockdown Experiment Failed, Let's not Try a Second One
Shutting down businesses and schools felt to many people like a natural response to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the extended coronavirus lockdown of 2020 did not follow any widely accepted standard strategy. Lockdowns were sporadic and short-lived during the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, the most recent historical parallel. Encouraging and coercing tens of millions of people to shelter in place in 2020 was one of the most radical social engineering experiments in modern history, as novel as the coronavirus itself.
Click Here to Read More..Swaggard's Mom Seeks Donations
The mother of a former Pine Lake Baptist Church youth minister arrested last week for felony exploitation of a child established a Gofundmepage to defray the costs of her son's legal defense.
Click Here to Read More..Thursday, December 30, 2021
Supreme Court Issues New Covid Rules for Courts
The Mississippi Supreme Court issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Express Grain Prez Won't Talk
Surprise, surprise. Express Grain President John Coleman won't talk during his bankruptcy proceedings. The Taxpayers Channel (Greenwood) reported:
Click Here to Read More..Now You Close It, Now You Don't
Jackson closed the zoo yesterday but then a few hours later reopened it after some common sense for once prevailed at City Hall. The city issued this press release yesterday morning:
Click Here to Read More..Next Step: Couple's Therapy
Everything else has failed so Georgia and Hope have decided to try couple's therapy. Watch to see what happens.
Click Here to Read More..Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Health Department Presser
The Health Department is holding a press conference on Covid-19 right now. It is streamed below.
Click Here to Read More..Jackson Justice: Shoot at Cop, Go Free
District Attorney to seek indictment against would-be cop killer
There is still no justice for a police officer who survived a deadly shootout at a South Jackson gas station 3 1/2 years ago. Two men tried to shoot JPD Officer Mike Tarrio but he managed to kill one assailant and arrest the other. He received an "Officer of the Year" award for his bravery under fire. However, this being Jackson, such heroism did not go unpunished as Jackson suspended him with pay for over a year. While Tarrio suffered, the man who repeatedly shot at him was never indicted and walks free today. The Hinds County Catch & Release program is indeed alive and well in 2021.
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Robert St. John: My Top Ten Meals of 2021
For the past 20-plus years, my final column in December is always a list of the top dining experiences I enjoyed throughout the previous year. In a typical pre-2020 year, I spend a few months working in Italy and a good bit of time travelling across the United States doing research and development for our restaurants, which always made it an easy piece to write.
Click Here to Read More..Let the Games Begin
Watch the Hinds County Board of Supervisors live below. It's a good one.
Click Here to Read More..Sid Salter: California, Massachusetts Could Raise Food Prices Far Beyond Their Borders
Voters in California and Massachusetts have directly passed laws regulating the conditions in which pigs, hens, and calves are housed in industrial agriculture production facilities that may prove to be the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come for farmers, producers and consumers in the rest of the country.
Click Here to Read More..Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Mayor Lumumba Closes City Hall
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Ben Shapiro: The Year of Living Undangerously
In 2020, Americans learned that if emergency dictated, we could lock down, mask up, and blow out spending to temporarily stymie the impact of a global pandemic. We learned that if uncertainty required massive response, we could mobilize massive response, including the creation of new vaccines within one year.
Click Here to Read More..Governor: Proposed Law Allows 11 Joints per Day
Governor Tate Reeves posted the following announcement on medical marijuana on his Facebook page.
Click Here to Read More..The Express Grain Shuck & Jive Continues
Enmity between farmers and banks is almost as old as the Good Book and the Express Grain fiasco is no exception. A group of victimized farmers sued UMB bank in federal court in November. They accused the bank of keeping the bankrupt grain elevator afloat until it could seize the harvests after delivery. However, UMB fired back at the farmers last week with a motion to dismiss the lawsuit.
Click Here to Read More..Monday, December 27, 2021
Dan Berger: Authenticity
When we buy a bottle of a famed wine, we take it on faith that it's genuine and not a fake.
Click Here to Read More..Equal Time: Reporter Says Covid Policies Killing Kids
Which is worse for kids: The Covid-19 virus or the Covid-19 policies? A CBS reported minced no words yesterday in saying the policies are literally killing our kids and ruining their lives.
Click Here to Read More..Bigger Pie Forum: Allocating Mississippi's $1.8 Billion ARPA Funds
This upcoming legislative session promises to be a contentious but historic one as lawmakers allocate $1.8 billion in federal funds given to the state.
Click Here to Read More..Sun Sets on Jack Sunn
The original Jack Sunn, Bill Hetrick, passed away. His obituary is posted below.
Click Here to Read More..Sunday, December 26, 2021
Youth Minister Arrested
Do social media posts provide window into case?
The Flowood Police Department issued the following statement on Facebook.
Click Here to Read More..Christmas Sermon
Missed church because you were recovering from Christmas this morning? Enjoy this 1995 Christmas Eve sermon presented by the late Dr. Frank Pollard (First Baptist - Jackson).
Bill Crawford: Pray for Good Health During Nursing Shortage
Join with me in a New Year’s prayer that we and our loved ones can stay out of hospitals and their emergency rooms during 2022.
Huh?
Click Here to Read More..Saturday, December 25, 2021
Bedwetter Alert!
A crazy Karen in training went crazy on a flight to Atlanta.
Click Here to Read More..Coming to the Big Screen
The college football playoff semifinals go back to the future Friday. Once upon a time, sports fans went to the movie theater to watch sporting events. They will have the chance to do so again as Cinemark will broadcast the Cotton and Orange Bowls live on the big screen. Click here for more information.
Click Here to Read More..Equal Time: UK Study Says Booster Boost is Short-Lived Against Xi
The Pfizer booster might be somewhat of a dud in fighting the Xi variant of the Covid – 19 virus. The UK Health Security Agency released a study Thursday that said booster effectiveness fell after only 10 weeks. The study stated:
Click Here to Read More..Friday, December 24, 2021
Rockin' the Christmas Tree
You're funneling the Kingfish's egg nog but need some music for the recreation. No problem. Check out the Trans Siberian Orchestra's recent performance in Orlando. Enjoy.
Click Here to Read More..Commish Moves to Block Express Grain Loan
A bankrupt Express Grain Terminals wants to borrow $30 million to stay afloat but will continue to go a begging if Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson has his way and shuts down the company.
Click Here to Read More..Respiratory Therapists Breathe New Life into Competitive Market
Andrea Dilworth authored the following press release for UMC.
Hospitals across the state are caught up in yet another battle of supply and demand, and this time it’s not machines, gear, or even nurses. Instead, UMMC is one of many working feverishly to recruit and retain qualified respiratory therapists.
Click Here to Read More..Thursday, December 23, 2021
The Podcast Goes Out of Bounds
The Y'all Lifestyle meets The Jambalaya with the Kingfish. That's right, none other than Bo Bounds appeared on the podcast. There was no shortage of topics as we discussed college football, early signings, NIL, Coach, and the local scene. Part one is posted below. The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon. Enjoy.
Click Here to Read More..Party All Night
It appears the Mayor had quite a good time in Atlanta last weekend after the Celebration Bowl.
Click Here to Read More..Families Get One-Time Welfare Assistsance
The Department of Human Services issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Deal of the Day
Do you need to buy a last minute Christmas present or stocking stuffer? Local artist Bill Wilson has these watercolors of the Mississippi Capitol for sale.
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Studies: New Covid Variant Milder
The Covid – 19 Xi variant may not be as harsh as previous versions although it is more easily transmitted. The Wall Street Journal reported today:
Click Here to Read More..Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Robert St. John: The Wish Book
As a child I started thinking about what I wanted for Christmas around the Fourth of July. I reached a certain age where I was old enough for my mother to take me to her friend’s houses when she went for cocktails, but not old enough to stay home alone and trusted not to wreck the place. It was during those visits to my mom’s friend’s homes that I did my best Christmas dreaming.
Click Here to Read More..Sid Salter: Cong. redistricting maps draw predictably partisan reviews, criticisms
With super majorities in both houses of the Mississippi Legislature, the reveal of the state’s new congressional redistricting plan by Republican leaders drew predictably partisan reviews and criticisms from Democrats.
Click Here to Read More..Officer-involved Shooting in Rankin County
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Ben Shapiro:The Big Government COVID-19 Lie
On Oct. 30, 2020, just days before the presidential election, Joe Biden tweeted, "I'm not going to shut down the country. I'm not going to shut down the economy. I'm going to shut down the virus."
Click Here to Read More..Commissioner Wants to Revoke Express Grain License for Fraud
Commissioner of Agriculture Andy Gipson wants to revoke the license for Express Grain Terminals, LLC after he discovered the company submitted phony financial statements to obtain a license.
Click Here to Read More..JSU Player Indicted for Covid Relief Fraud
The Justice Department issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Governor Gives Bonus to Troopers
Governor Tate Reeves issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Monday, December 20, 2021
Idiots of the Day (JPD Version)
The Flowood Police Department issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..WOO! Credell Strikes Archie with Chair
Mid – South Wrestling returned to Jackson today as David L. Archie tied it up today in the square circle at the Hinds County Courthouse. Just watch for yourself at 10:00 in the video posted below. Warning: do not have a drink in your mouth.
Click Here to Read More..Skinner Calls Out Bennie & Tomie
Enjoy the second part of Judge Bill Skinner's interview on The Jambalaya with The Kingfish. Judge Skinner is anything but boring. The former Hinds County Court Judge and JPD officer tells horror stories from youth court, unloads on Bennie Thompson, and calls out Tomie Green. It's Judge Skinner, so the podcast will be anything but boring.
Click Here to Read More..Express Grain Update: Fraud!
Express Grain submitted falsified financial statements to the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce when it renewed its license each year. Commissioner Andy Gipson stated in a letter sent to Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Senator Chuck Younger last Friday:
Click Here to Read More..Sunday, December 19, 2021
Live from Madison Central
If you want see what the kids are doing at Madison Central High School, check out the Jaguar News Network on YouTube. The junior Cronkites produced a little newscast last week that was quite slick in production. It is posted below. Enjoy.
Click Here to Read More..Sunday Morning Sermon
If you got caught up in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season only to miss church this morning, here is your chance to catch-up. Enjoy the 1993 sermon presented by the late Dr. Frank Pollard that is posted below.
Click Here to Read More..Bill Crawford: Why did Mississippi Supreme Court weaken transparency rule?
“Transparency in government is critical to its integrity.”
That may have been Phil Bryant’s most iconic statement as a politician. You see, transparency lets light into the often dim recesses of government exposing decisions and actions to the public, and not all politicians welcome that light.
Click Here to Read More..Saturday, December 18, 2021
Parole Board Chairman Retires
The Mississippi Department of Corrections issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Ted Rall: The Washington Post's Insane Canonization of Editor Fred Hiatt (Who?)
As if we needed reminding that Americans don't trust the news media, a recent report by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford found that the United States ranks dead last in news consumer confidence out of 46 countries surveyed.
Click Here to Read More..Friday, December 17, 2021
Ferals
Posted below is a video recording of some local yutes bragging about killing on face time recently. To say they were shameless is an understatement. They cheerfully said they would kill each other and slammed each other for being lousy shots. Be warned, the video is filled with expletives in certain racially insensitive words. Don't be surprised if you actually recognize any of them.
Click Here to Read More..Captured!
A task force of law enforcement officers finally grabbed Joseph Brown and several accomplices yesterday . JPD charged him with two counts of murder and said he is a suspect in more homicides. He is also charged with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of drive-by shooting. He allegedly shot a pregnant woman to death Wednesday.
Click Here to Read More..Child Molesting Ex-UMMC Cop Convicted
Madison –Rankin Counties District Attorney Bubba Bramlett issued the following statement and mug shot.
Click Here to Read More..Thursday, December 16, 2021
Too Little, Too Late
It appears Marshand Crisler struck out. Just read the short letter by Hinds County Circuit Clerk Zach Wallace posted below.
Click Here to Read More..Sheriff Says Crisler Challenge Illegal
Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said Marshand Crisler's challenge of his election as Sheriff is is illegal in a letter sent to Circuit Clerk Zach Wallace today.
Click Here to Read More..Rules Change for Rez Campground Homers
It's going to be harder to live at the Reservoir campgrounds. The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District issued the following statement today:
Click Here to Read More..Bill's Coin Killer Pleads Guilty
The Justice Department issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..What's an Aggie?
The Unnecessary Roughness Instagram channel had a little bit of fun with the Ole Miss cheerleaders at the Texas A&M game. Feel free to define an Aggie in the comments.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Waaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!
Well, well, well. It appears Marshand Crisler just can't face reality nor handle and ass-whupping. Check out what he filed with the circuit clerk two days ago.
Click Here to Read More..Prime-Time Gets Prime Recruit
Coach Prime landed the top high school football recruit in the country. High school phenom Travis Hunter tweeted:
Click Here to Read More..Senate Committee Holds Express Grain Hearing
The Mississippi Senate Committee on Agriculture will hold a hearing at 3:00. The subject will be none other than Express Grain. Watch it below or at this link. JJ will live – blog the hearing.
Study: Covid-19 Targets the Fat (Surprise!)
A recent study* states the Covid – 19 virus targets fat cells. The study is in pre-print form and has not been peer-reviewed but if the findings withstand scrutiny, it would explain the deadly link between Covid – 19 and obesity. The abstract states:
Click Here to Read More..Robert St. John: Radio Days
My neighbors a few doors down started decorating their yard for Christmas a couple of decades ago. At first it just started with a small display in front of the house. Over the years they added new pieces, several new characters, scenes, settings, and festive holiday elements. This isn’t some cheap Clark Griswold-type Christmas yard display. It takes an entire crew a few days to set it up. Ultimately, I am grateful to know— and live near— people who put so much effort and so many resources into tastefully dressing up the neighborhood during the holidays. They have created an entire Christmas village on the street. It is very complex, intricate, and festive and attracts many passersby on a busy road. People even park their car, get out, and walk around posing for photos.
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Sid Salter: Sen. Inouye was a Product of a Nation Striving to Unite, Defend Freedoms, Heal Differences
One of the more meaningful events during the observances last week of the 80th anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941, attacks on Pearl Harbor was the commissioning of the U.S. Navy’s newest guided-missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye.
Click Here to Read More..Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Jackson Raising Water & Sewer Rates
It will cost more to take a drink or take a crap in Jackson after the Jackson City Council voted to raise water and sewer rates today. However, the City Council did reject a proposed increase in garbage collection fees. WLBT reported:
Click Here to Read More..Ben Shapiro: The Left's War With Biological Reality
As the Supreme Court determines whether to preserve the Court-created "right to abortion" under Roe v. Wade, those on the feminist Left have gone into full-blown panic mode. Women's rights, they insist, will implode without granting women the ability to abort their children; only that ability can equalize the natural inequalities of biology, by which women are saddled with the burden of childbearing and child rearing.
Click Here to Read More..Water Disruptions for US 80 Businesses
The city of Jackson issued the following statement.
Fitch Praised for Dobbs Case
Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..ZuckPAC Dumps $200,000 into Orleans Sheriff's Race
Mark Zuckerberg's PAC spent $200,000 to oust Orleans Parish Sheriff. The Times – Picayune reported:
Click Here to Read More..Funny of the Day
Political correctness is alive and well at the state newspaper. The Clarion – Ledger published a decent story on the history of the Jackson water system's problems. However, there is one particular sentence that was just downright funny as the reporters tried to follow their social justice code:
Click Here to Read More..Monday, December 13, 2021
Dan Berger: Sauvignon Blanc
Those involved in a close liaison with wine for decades make lots of demands on the wines we're happiest to consume.
Click Here to Read More..Davis Wants to Shut Up Shad & Bob
John Davis wants to shut some people up as he prepares for trial in the DHS scandal.
Click Here to Read More..This Week on the Podcast: Express Grain
Attorney Don Barrett appeared on The Jambalaya with the Kingfish Friday. Mr. Barrett represents a group of farmers victimized in the Express Grain fiasco. The Express Grain bankruptcy is going to have a $100-$200 million effect on the Delta economy. Mr. Barrett was quite candid the answer to any and all questions about the subject. Enjoy.
Alert in Belhaven
Yet another attempted carjacking occurred in Belhaven Saturday night. A resident posted on social media:
Click Here to Read More..Sunday, December 12, 2021
More Murder
More murder, more murder, more murder. The killing fields of Jackson show no signs of fading away as the bold new city recorded four more homicides last night. WLBT reported:
Click Here to Read More..Handling Giants
The late Dr. Frank Pollard preached there are two ways of looking at insurmountable problems: your way and you know who's way. Enjoy this 1993 sermon if you couldn't make it to church this morning.
Click Here to Read More..Bill Crawford: Pray the light of Christmas can dim mean rhetoric
"Back in the old days we didn’t write so meanly to each other,” wrote Wyatt Emmerich, publisher of the Northside Sun and president of Emmerich Newspapers. He recently published letters between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr to make his point, noting how polite the letters were. Of course, the outcome was a duel in 1804 that cost Hamilton his life and Burr his reputation.
Click Here to Read More..Saturday, December 11, 2021
I Was Drunk, the Day my Mom, Got Out of...
David Allen Coe in booty shorts. Don't say you weren't warned.
Click Here to Read More..Beth Ann White Tries to Clean up Record
Remember those old DUI arrest of Beth Ann White? Well, she is trying to get at least one of them expunged.
Click Here to Read More..Ted Rall: Say You Ain't Running Again, Joe
Democrats need to stop playing cute about the president's reelection plans.
Click Here to Read More..Coming to the Movies
A true classic returns to the theater tomorrow and Wednesday. 3-time Oscar winner On Golden Pond will appear at Malco and Tinseltown. Showtimes are posted below.
Click Here to Read More..Friday, December 10, 2021
Flashback Friday: Pearl Harbor
This week's edition of Flashback Friday takes a look at the Jackson newspapers in the days following Jap sneak attack on Pearl Harbor.
Click Here to Read More..Accused Arsonist Attacks Fireman
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Insurance Company Pays $243,362 for Kenny Wayne & CMU Crew
An insurance company paid $243,362 to the State Auditor for sweetheart spending by the CMU Board of Commissioners. CMU Commissioners splurged on credit cards, paid illegal severance pay, and covered personal attorneys fees for commissioners. However, the commissioners and former CEO Kenny Wayne Jones are not off the hook because the insurance company sued them for repayment.
Probation Officer Busted Again
State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..The Downward Spiral Continues
How better things at the Clarion – Ledger? Apparently, not even the newspaper wants the newspaper. WJTV reported:
Click Here to Read More..Thursday, December 9, 2021
The Dogs are Home!
Can you stand some good news? The daughter-in-law of Kelley Williams., posted on social media:
Click Here to Read More..This Week on the Podcast
It's time for another episode of The Jambalaya with the Kingfish. Wild man and former Hinds County Court Judge William Skinner appeared on the podcast. We discussed all kinds of groovy topics such as gangs, the Capitol Street shootout, tales from the bench, and some rather unpredictable topics. Stay tuned for part two as it will be even better.
Click Here to Read More..3 Murdered in Fire
The Jackson Fire Department issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..A Day in the Life
Have you ever wondered how the folks that SEC Shorts create those funny videos? Make no mistake, they work their asses off to bring you that five minute addiction every week. Check out the magic behind the scenes.
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UMC Expanding to Madison County
Note: This story originally reported UMC asked IHL for approval to buy the property.
UMC is making a move into Ridgeland. The IHL Board of Trustees approved UMC's purchase of 36 acres by I-55 and Colony Park Boulevard for $14.2 million at its November meeting. The resolution stated:
Click Here to Read More..Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Former Bank VP Scammed Renasant
The FDIC fined former Renasant Bank Senior Vice – President Natalie Arnemann $5,000 and barred her from the banking industry. The June 2021 FDIC order states:
Click Here to Read More..Bigger Pie Forum: Tax Report Contains Fabricated Numbers
As Mississippi Legislators work toward eliminating the personal income tax, they are looking for ways to recoup the resulting reduced revenue. One possible source is the elimination of various tax deductions, exemptions, and credits.
Click Here to Read More..Prep Expands
Jackson prep announced it is adding an elementary school to the Lakeland campus.
Click Here to Read More..Getting the Lead out of the CL's Lead Story
The Clarion – Ledger reported on the lead problems in Jackson's water system. The article started on a decent enough track but then the newspaper help itself as it picked up the social justice spear and tramped through a jungle of ignorance. The newspaper reported last week:
Click Here to Read More..Robert St. John: Wake-Up Call at A Gift Shop
It is book season. For many people that’s the time of year when summer paperbacks are released, or the holiday cookbooks hit bookstore shelves. For me it’s the time of year when I take to the road on an always interesting, sometimes grueling, book-signing schedule.
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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Ben Shapiro: An 'Abundance of Caution' Mentality Leads to Tyranny
This week, governments around the globe spun into full-scale panic thanks to the revelation of the so-called omicron variant of COVID-19. As of this writing, we know that omicron is likely more transmissible than prior variants. We have no evidence, however, that omicron is more deadly. To the contrary, Dr. Angelique Coetzee, chairwoman of the South African Medical Association, explained that the symptoms associated with omicron were "mild," explaining, "we don't see severely ill patients."
Click Here to Read More..More Pikes Arrested at Ole Miss
Seven Ole Miss Pikes were arrested for allegedly cyber stalking a former member of their fraternity. The victim pressed charges against one of the defendants last year when a cleaning solution was poured down his throat during pledge week. The solution burned out his esophagus. The charges also include witness intimidation.
Click Here to Read More..Happy Birthday
Happy birthday to Vito Corleone. He would have been 130 years old today.
No Comment.
Hopefully, the person who should see this will see this. We can hope.
Click Here to Read More..Monday, December 6, 2021
The Night the Rez Blew Up
It was 35 years ago today that Pelahatchie Bay blew up. A gas main under the Rez somehow blew up. Flames shot up to 700 feet in the air as satellites notice the explosion. Thankfully, no one was hurt nor were any homes destroyed. Take a step back in time and check out the original news articles posted below.
Omicron (Xi) is HERE!!!!
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Watch the Beth Ann White Hearing
JJ obtained the video of the bond hearing for Beth Ann White that took place last week. The video is posted below. White is charged with two counts of aggravated DUI – death after she allegedly plowed into another vehicle on Highway 18 a month ago, killing Allison Conaway and her infant son. Mrs. Conaway's two surviving daughters remain in the hospital.
Click Here to Read More..The Grand Finale
The season may be over but the folks at SEC Shorts are not through skewering us college football fans.
Click Here to Read More..Cody Johnson Coming to Brandon
Red Mountain Entertainment issued the following press release.
Click Here to Read More..Sunday, December 5, 2021
"Be Like Joe"
Missed church? Consider this post to be your remedial sermon. Enjoy the 1993 sermon presented by the late Dr. Frank Pollard.
Click Here to Read More..Bill Crawford: Drug monopolies behind high prices
Standing in line at the pharmacy. Watched a man pay $900 for a monthly prescription. Must absolutely need that medicine. Wondered what sacrifices he and his family make to pay that much.
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Saturday, December 4, 2021
Kiffin Gets Extension
The University of Mississippi issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..D.L. Gardner: Same Thing Over & Over Again
Albert Einstein probably never said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.”
Click Here to Read More..Tomorrow at the Coliseum
Mississippi Ag Commish Andrew Gipson issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Friday, December 3, 2021
Dan Berger: Sane Consumption
Year-end parties usually are liquid-y, so even before we reach the height of the celebratory season, which includes Christmas and New Year's Eve, a bit of planning may avoid hangovers -- and could well be a life-saving tactic.
Click Here to Read More..Clinton Carjacker Arrested
Clinton police arrested David Tyler for carjacking an 80-year-old woman yesterday at the Walmart on Highway 80. Tyler tried to make the crime a family affair as he brought his 15 and three-year-old nephews to the carjacking.
Click Here to Read More..Tyree Jones to be Sworn Today
Hinds County Sheriff – Elect Tyree Jones will be sworn in as the new Sheriff today at 1:00. The ceremony will take place in Circuit Judge Faye Peterson's courtroom.
Click Here to Read More..Guilty!
Once the money man for many local politicians, a disgraced Porter Bingham faced justice yesterday in federal court as he pleaded guilty to wire fraud. The former municipal financial advisor ripped off the city of Rolling Fork for $33,000 in a crooked bond deal back in 2015. His former clients included the city of Jackson, Jackson Public Schools, Hinds County, and Canton public schools.
Click Here to Read More..Thursday, December 2, 2021
Idiot of the Day
JPD investigated a shooting at Willow Point apartment. Naturally, a knucklehead thought it would be a good idea to approach the police while screaming and tote in a rifle. Watch the WLBT video posted below.
Click Here to Read More..Ted Rall: Our Inflexible, Outdated Constitution
A national constitution ought to reflect a society's fundamental values by defining a set of legal principles that can be periodically adjusted in order to reflect a society's changing mores, culture and technology. By that standard, our Constitution is woefully out of date.
Click Here to Read More..More Mayhem
Keep an eye out for Kelly Williams' truck. His daughter-in-law posted on social media last night:
Click Here to Read More..UMC Offers Cardiology Screening
The University of Mississippi Medical Center issued the following press release.
Click Here to Read More..China Invades American Universities
This story was originally published by Propublica. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive their biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Alec MacGillis authored this story. This story is loooong but well worth reading. Get a Fuentes Maduro.
On the bucolic campus of Purdue University in Indiana, deep in America’s heartland and 7,000 miles from his home in China, Zhihao Kong thought he could finally express himself.
Click Here to Read More..Shuckin' & Jiving to Bankruptcy
The president of Express Grain Terminals told hundreds of customers the grain elevator was in "good shape financially" as the Greenwood company filed bankruptcy.
Click Here to Read More..Wednesday, December 1, 2021
The Ever-Shrinking JPD
The number of Jackson police officers continues to fall as the streets become more dangerous. The Northside Sun reported this week:
Click Here to Read More..Robert St. John: Walter Anderson, A Free Man
There are three constants that have been ever-present in my life from day one— food, music, and art. For the purposes of this column— and the release of my latest coffee table cookbook— I will focus on art. I am not an artist. Though I grew up in the house of an artist.
Click Here to Read More..Carjacker Gets 22 Years
Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Sid Salter: Has supply chain issues, employee shortages reshuffled U.S. immigration priorities?
The global Covid-19 pandemic produced more than physical and emotional illness, suffering, and death over the last two years. The virus also brought global economic paralysis that impacted the global supply chain and created historic worker shortages.
Click Here to Read More..Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Shocker!!!
What a surprise. When the cutoffs began, the money began to pour into the coffers of Jackson. Jackson's revenue for providing water/sewer/sanitation services has been increasing since the moratorium on cutting off such services for nonpayment ended several months ago. WLBT reported:
Click Here to Read More..Ben Shapiro: Reality Remains Undefeated
This week, a 39-year-old black man in Waukesha, Wisconsin, plowed a maroon Ford Escape into a Christmas parade of children and older women. Five people were killed and another 48 were injured. The motive of the suspect is unknown; if the media have their way, it will remain that way. The media apparently only care about why suspects commit violent acts when motives can be credited to their political enemies.
Click Here to Read More..Dogwood Shoplifters Arrested
The Flowood Police Department posted the following message on Facebook.
Click Here to Read More..Today on the Podcast
Posted below is part two of Joey Tannehill's appearance on The Jambalaya with the Kingfish. Joey is a local bartender, bass player, and street philosopher. Joey discusses the music scene and dishes the dirt on the restaurant business as well. Enjoy.
Click Here to Read More..No Bond for Beth Ann White
The accused killer of a mother and her baby will remain in jail awaiting indictment after Hinds County Court Judge Johnny McDaniels denied her bond yesterday. Beth Ann White was charged with two counts of aggravated DUI – death after she allegedly plowed into another vehicle on Highway 18 a month ago, killing Allison Conaway and her infant son. The District Attorney will present the case to the grand jury at its next term.
Click Here to Read More..Arch to Ole Miss?
This little video popped up on social media a few days ago. Ole Miss fans will enjoy this one.
Click Here to Read More..Monday, November 29, 2021
First You Make a Roux.....
The Ridgeland Police Department issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Show us Your Papers, Pleaz
The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..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:
Click Here to Read More..Sunday, November 28, 2021
Hero of the Day
And off – duty cop was in the right place at the right time in Baltimore two weeks ago.
Click Here to Read More..Sunday Sermon
Worn out from the holiday hoopla and missed church? Enjoy this 1993 sermon presented by the late Dr. Frank Pollard
Click Here to Read More..Bill Crawford: Legislature should keep HELPing students
Mississippi State University President Mark Keenum grabbed headlines over his comments in a meeting of the Post-Secondary Board recently. “Got a 17 on your ACT? Mark Keenum doesn’t want you at Mississippi State,” screamed a Mississippi Today headline.
Click Here to Read More..Saturday, November 27, 2021
When You're a Jet....
A classic returns to the theatre tomorrow and Wednesday in Madison and Pearl,
Click Here to Read More..D.L. Gardner: Happy Thanksgiving! Amen!
The Apostle Paul lived in times when at least two governments were persecuting and even executing people who professed to be Christians. Rome and Jewish authorities particularly in Jerusalem persecuted and executed Christians. In both cases the law demanded Christians renounce Jesus or be persecuted or executed.
Click Here to Read More..Teen Arrested in Teen Murder
The Ridgeland Police Department arrested a suspect in the murder of 15 year-old Marcus Hemmingway at an apartment complex on Pine Knoll Drive yesterday.
Click Here to Read More..Friday, November 26, 2021
Ted Rall: Inflation Has Been Killing You For 40 Years. Why Are You Noticing Now
Far be it from me to carry water for the Biden administration or to downplay the impact of inflation on working families as White House officials did in June when they dismissed rising prices as merely "transitory." When 87% of Americans say they are very or extremely worried about higher prices, and one out of 10 people say they can't afford to buy holiday gifts this year, it's a serious issue.
Click Here to Read More..Homicide in Ridgeland (Updated)
The Ridgeland Police Department issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Funny of the Day
Had enough of Black Friday? Russell Brand shares your frustrations and has a few things to say. Enjoy.
Click Here to Read More..Gov Appoints Two to Board of Health
The Mississippi State Department of Health issue the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Thursday, November 25, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving
Some so – called social justice warriors threw a hissy fit over the Wall Street Journal's annual Thanksgiving messages on its editorial page. The Journal said go break a wishbone and refused to back down. In solidarity with the newspaper, they are posted below. Enjoy.
Click Here to Read More..Express Grain Prez Threatened
The President of Express Grain Terminals said he has received several threats because of his company's failure. The Greenwood Commonwealth reported Friday:
Click Here to Read More..Robert St. John: 1.65 Million & 1
Orlando- I have had a long history with this city. In the summer of 1972, when I was 10 years old, my uncle took my cousin and me to the newly opened Disney World. I don’t remember too much. But I do remember buying a fake plaster arm cast and a sling at the magic shop on Main Street and waited a week until I got home to trick my mom into thinking I had a broken arm.
Click Here to Read More..Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Strip Club Owner Murdered on McDowell
Jacktown Bud was shot to death at the Southside Barber & Beauty shop on McDowell Road.
Click Here to Read More..Pearl Police Rescue Kidnapped Child
The city of Pearl issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Sid Salter: Bill Spell was at the center of Mississippi’s most sordid, bizarre political campaign
William E. “Bill” Spell, who died Oct. 12 at age 96, was the last major figure in what most Mississippians recall as the most sordid and bizarre political campaign in the state’s history back in 1983.
Click Here to Read More..And Into the Fire: Judge Wants to Take Over Jail
It is time to put up or shut up in Raymond. US District Judge Carlton Reeves issued a show cause order against the Hinds County Sheriff yesterday. Judge Reeves gave Hinds County 21 days to explain why he should not place the jail into receivership. The Court decreed:
Click Here to Read More..Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Sheriff Tyree Jones
Tyree Jones administered an old-fashioned butt-whupping to Marshand Crisler at the ballot box tonight in the race for Hinds County Sheriff.
Click Here to Read More..Pine Straw Bandits Caught*
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Get Out and Vote Today
There is an election today in Hinds County to replace the late Sheriff Lee Vance. Who will it be? The veteran lawman Tyree Jones or the political puppet Marshand Crisler? Or to put it another way, Lee Vance's right hand versus Credell's footstool. However the footstool may win since the same people that brought you defunded police and 130 murders a year our support in him. Consider this post to be an open thread for the election.
Implosion
Remember Tiffany? She might want to be alone after this recent performance.
Click Here to Read More..Get a Mississippi Christmas Tree
Ag Commish Andy Gipson issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Monday, November 22, 2021
Express Grain Collapse Over $100 Million
The implosion of Express Grain is a several hundred – million dollar wave crashing into the Delta economy. Bankruptcy court documents filed by the company reveal its true condition. The bankruptcy threatens hundreds of Delta farmers, banks, and even the Greenwood public utility with severe financial losses.
Click Here to Read More..Shad Busts Supervisor
State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Ben Shapiro: The Narrative Is the Priority
According to the media, Kyle Rittenhouse was a white supremacist. According to the media, Kyle Rittenhouse was an active shooter. According to the media, Kyle Rittenhouse was a murderer.
In reality, he was none of these.
Click Here to Read More..General Fitch Joins Facebook Investigation
Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Tradition Meets Reality
SEC Shorts didn't have much material to work with this week but it came through in the end. Enjoy.
Click Here to Read More..Capitol Street Catfight
There was a fracas at The Daquiri Bar on Capitol Street at 8 PM last night. A fight involving several women took place in front of the bar. a deputy was shoved and law enforcement descended upon the place as shown in the video below.
Click Here to Read More..Sunday, November 21, 2021
Fired!
Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin had to get rid of his boy today. It should have come as no surprise as the Florida Gators quit on Dan Mullen more than once this year. Watch the spectacle for yourself.
Click Here to Read More..How to be a Gideon
The late Dr. Frank Pollard took up the story of Gideon in this 1993 sermon as he opened the sermon in a rather humorous fashion as he so often did. If you couldn't make it to church, enjoy the make-up preaching.
Click Here to Read More..Bill Crawford: Whatever its origin, celebrate Thanksgiving
Shall we debate the history and purpose of Thanksgiving, or humbly celebrate this national day for giving thanks?
Click Here to Read More..Saturday, November 20, 2021
Bless the New Recruits
Wow! JPD added all of five officers to the force. WLBT reported:
Click Here to Read More..D.L. Gardner: Charging Racism to Unify America?
Media coverage and comments from elites have been exceptionally biased against Kyle Rittenhouse from the beginning, and continued well into his trial until the evidence shed new light on what happened. Even then the hardcore woke/LEFT crowd continued to blast Rittenhouse much like they had blasted Nick Sandman, the white teenaged boy who wore a MAGA cap on a high school field trip to the 2019 March for Life.
Click Here to Read More..Commish: BBB Includes Miss. Medicaid Expansion
Insurance Commish Miguel Chaney issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Friday, November 19, 2021
Lawyered Up?
One interesting little fact popped out in the Express Grain bankruptcy.
Click Here to Read More..Mo' Money! Mo' Money! Mo' Money!
Get ready to spend more money if you live in Jackson. WLBT reported:
Click Here to Read More..Thursday, November 18, 2021
Ted Rall: The Democratic Centrist-Progressive Alliance Hinges Upon Build Back Better
"At a certain point, we have to trust one another," Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, said Nov. 5 as he left a meeting of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Progressives had just acquiesced to President Joe Biden's pleas that left-leaning House members sign off on the $1 trillion infrastructure spending bill they'd been holding up in order to pressure the chamber's centrists to support their own $1.75 trillion package of social programs.
Click Here to Read More..Feds Give Jackson $500,000 to Hire Police
The Justice Department issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Gipson: Pecan Theft is a Real Problem
Andy Gipson is the Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce.
As the holidays quickly approach many of us will be eating dishes with pecans. From sweet potato casseroles to a good ole pecan pie, many holiday meals would not be the same without pecans; all thanks to our pecan growers. Now, it’s no secret among my family that my favorite pie at Thanksgiving is Mississippi pecan pie with a cup of hot coffee.
Click Here to Read More..Today on the Podcast
Joey Tannehill appears on The Jambalaya with the Kingfish this week. Joey is a local bartender, bass player, and street philosopher. We discuss the music business, horror stories from the bar, how the pandemic decimated entertainment, and his time in the Vice Lords as a kid.
Click Here to Read More..Bigger Pie Forum: PERS Board Makes Major Change
The board of trustees for the state’s Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) made an important, if unheralded, move recently when it voted unanimously to use a somewhat more realistic projection of its rate of return on investments.
Click Here to Read More..Mailwoman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Mail
The Justice Department issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Wednesday, November 17, 2021
When Crisler Bragged about Being Shot
Although he has been rather quiet about it during the campaign for Sheriff, Marshand Crisler bragged about being shot as a deputy when he ran for mayor in 2009. The showboating backfired when the media dug deep and discovered he was shot because he busted down the door on a no–knock raid on the wrong home and was shot by a surprised resident. His vindictive partners went to prison for planting drugs on the poor schmuck. It was almost like the Botham Jean case in reverse.
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Dooming the Delta
The EPA killed the Yazoo pumps project. The agency announced on its website today:
Click Here to Read More..Robert St. John: On the Road Again
Sometime in the next few weeks I’ll be opening a new restaurant, bar, and tiki bar in the Fondren neighborhood of Jackson, Mississippi. Those are all very familiar concepts to me. I have worked in the restaurant business for 40+ years, and over 33 years have been as an owner.
Click Here to Read More..Sid Salter: Ray Mosby: God will enjoy listening to and arguing with authentic Delta journalist
Harold Ray Mosby Jr.’s legendary editorial voice was at once powerful, poignant, prophetic and provocative. To the end of his days, which came last week in a Jackson hospital at the age 70, that reliable and important voice never failed him.
Click Here to Read More..Jackson Water System Improves
The city of Jackson issued the following statement last night.
Click Here to Read More..Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Deer Camp Burglars Convicted
Madison –Rankin District Attorney Bubba Bramlett issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..The REST of the Story: Wisconsin Edition
Many are going to be shocked if Kyle Rittenhouse is acquitted of murder charges in Wisconsin thanks to the media pushing its own narrative instead of just reporting the facts. Those who actually watch the trial are surprisingly seeing a different story than what is "reported" in the media. Several commentators on the liberal side have even changed their minds. Highly – respected George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley provided a penetrating yet concise explanation of what has been taking place in the courtroom. In a nutshell, the prosecution's case fell apart last week but one would not know it if watching just CNN. Legal insurrection.com has been providing thorough daily coverage of the trial - no surprise as the website is run by a Cornell law professor. Back to Dr. Turley.
Click Here to Read More..Shad Refers DHS Demands to AG
State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Retired Professor Carjacked in Belhaven
Will mayor's employees attack a carjacking victim again?
A retired Belhaven University professor was carjacked last weekend in Belhaven. The victim posted on Facebook:
Click Here to Read More..Monday, November 15, 2021
Here We Go Again: Water Problems
Update (8:00 AM, 11/121): UPDATE: The City’s pressure improved overnight to 75 psi, and the storage tanks started to fill. A majority of residents will see their pressure improved this morning, but residents in west and south Jackson will continue to struggle as the systems recovers.
Click Here to Read More..Surprise! Kindergarteners Scores Fall
The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Freedom Day Comes to Fairgrounds
Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture & Commerce Andy Gipson issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Crime Stats? What Crime Stats?
Lying Lumumba is at it again. After promising in January 2019 to provide monthly crime statistics to the public, the city of Jackson has not published them since June 2020. JJ did what it used to do when his father pulled the same crap: filed a public records request for all monthly UCR reports since June 2020. Surprise, surprise, the request yielded this response:
Click Here to Read More..Counting the Losses
Few things cure the Monday Morning Blues as the folks at SEC Shorts and this week is no exception. This is one of their better sketches. Enjoy.
Click Here to Read More..Sunday, November 14, 2021
The Scrum for Sheriff
It's time to focus on the Hinds County Sheriff's race. Posted below is the debate held last Thursday night at Jackson State University. It is a good opportunity to become familiar with the two candidates who want your vote.
Click Here to Read More..EPA Administrator Visits Jackson Tomorrow
The city of Jackson issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Sore Losers
The Southern Jaguars got mad after it lost to JSU last night and showed it after the game. Hmmm..... perhaps the players should have shown some of this fight during the game.
Click Here to Read More..First Must be Last
The late Dr. Frank Pollard asked "What does it mean to be great?" as he began with the story of the disciples debating who was greatest among them in the 1993 sermon posted below. Enjoy the sermon presented by one of the best preachers to ever grace Jackson.
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Bill Crawford: Does government have bandwidth to spend federal billions properly?
Should you trust government to properly spend the billions of dollars in federal relief money flooding into the state?
Click Here to Read More..Saturday, November 13, 2021
Ship This!
While the supply – chain crisis gives the politicians and pundits yet another excuse to carry on their never-ending wars, the rest of us suffer. If you want to get a few observations from the field – in other words, reality – check out this essay posted on Medium by a veteran trucker. In other words read something by someone who knows what he's talking about instead of by people paid to bloviate. Ryan Johnson wrote:
Click Here to Read More..Do Not Resist!
Armed robberies have skyrocketed 75% in Hollywood. However, never fear because the LAPD issued a new set of guidelines for would – be crime victims.
Click Here to Read More..D.L. Gardner: From Whom All Blessings Flow
After months and months of negotiations, Speaker Pelosi decided to bring the infrastructure bill to a vote last Friday night. The Senate had passed the bill last August with 69 to 30 votes. Why the long wait in the House? Pelosi wanted more and refused to allow the vote until the House passed a separate multi-trillion dollar bill filled with spending on social projects among other things. Coincidently, elections last week went terribly badly for Democrats in state races indicating voters are fed up with politics in Washington.
Click Here to Read More..Jail Strike?
Sauces say Raymond Detention Center employees walked out on the job today, leaving just a few sergeants to run the jail. They sent a demand letter to the Sheriff yesterday. The administration sent a representative to meet with them but it apparently did not work out. Stay tuned .
Click Here to Read More..Friday, November 12, 2021
Lawsuit: Express Grain Shucked Bank out of $71 Million
A lawsuit accused Greenwood-based Express Grain Terminals of defrauding a Kansas City bank out of $75 million through phony reports and receipts. The company is currently in bankruptcy. The implosion of the grain elevator operation threatens hundreds of Delta farmers, banks, and even a public utility with severe financial losses.
Ben Shapiro: The So-Called Meritocracy Isn't The Problem
In 1958, British sociologist Michael Young coined the term "meritocracy" in his satirical novel, called "The Rise of the Meritocracy." Its point was simple: When intelligence and effort are selected by any society as the basis for success or failure, those with such merit begin to comprise their own class. That class hardens into an elite that brooks no dissent and stratifies society. As Young would say in 2001, "It is good sense to appoint individual people to jobs on their merit. It is the opposite when those who are judged to have merit of a particular kind harden into a new social class without room in it for others."
Click Here to Read More..Archie Holds Presser
Hinds County District 2 Supervisor David L. Archie is holding a press conference right now. Tune in here below.
Click Here to Read More..Don't Forget to Donate
Give! Give! Give! And when you can't give, give some more!!!
Click Here to Read More..UMC Offers Covid Vaccines for Children
UMC issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Taxes Go Unpaid on Metrocenter
The Metrocenter Mall move one step closer to state ownership after Emily Sanders failed to pay the property taxes this year.
Click Here to Read More..Thursday, November 11, 2021
Remembering the Vets
One of my favorite reads. I first came across this essay in college and it stayed in my mind. Written by a Vietnam Veteran, it is not your typical memorial. He writes with acid as he has a few things to say. Heaven knows he earned the right to say them.
Click Here to Read More..Dan Berger: Merlot
I like many red wines that use merlot as their sole or dominant grape, especially when the merlot is grown in a cooler climate and has some of its natural varietal aroma characteristics.
Click Here to Read More..Were Delta Farmers Shucked & Jived?
Is a financial Armageddon hitting the Mississippi Delta farming community? The failure of a major grain elevator left a multitude of farmers without their cash or their crops. They accused a bank of keeping the insolvent float just long enough to steal their harvest without paying for it in a lawsuit filed in federal court Monday.
Click Here to Read More..DUI Parolees Can Drive with Interlock Tool
The Mississippi Department of Corrections issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Wednesday, November 10, 2021
State Auditor Makes Arrests
State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..David Lane Pleads Guilty
The Justice Department issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Ole Miss Suspends Pikes
Ole Miss suspended the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity today. The suspension ends on May 1, 2025. The University issued the following statement:
Click Here to Read More..Robert St. John: Legends and Icons
The chances of being in the presence of genuine, iconic, living, breathing, legends are few and far between, if ever at all. I don’t have many regrets in life, but I had several chances in my late teens to see blues master, Muddy Waters. The same goes for Willie Dixon. I passed at the time because I assumed there would be other likelihoods. I once gave a friend my Stevie Ray Vaughan concert tickets because I wrongly supposed that there would be plenty of other opportunities to see that guitar giant in upcoming decades. He died in a helicopter crash several months later.
Click Here to Read More..Dear Kenny Wayne,
The Grand Potentate of Hinds County continues to potentate. . WLBT reported on October 29:
Click Here to Read More..Sid Salter: Soaring gas prices illustrate why GOP expect gains in the 2022 midterm elections
Over the last 30 years, the highest U.S. gas prices were recorded at $4.114 per gallon by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) in 2008 as the nation struggled in the Great Recession. Thankfully, we’re not back to that level – yet.
Click Here to Read More..Tuesday, November 9, 2021
No Bond for Beth Ann White
Hinds County Court Judge Johnny McDaniel denied bond for Beth Ann White. She is charged with two counts of Aggravated DUI – Death.
Click Here to Read More..Ted Rall: Democratic Moderates Aren't the Answer to Right-Wing Republicanism; They're the Cause
Another election, another shellacking. Democrats are returning to the political reality that predated the quantum singularity of Biden's anti-Trump coalition: adrift, ideologically divided and, as always, arguing over whether to chase swing voters or work hard to energize their progressive left base.
Click Here to Read More..Mayor to Hold Garbage Contract Town Hall
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Catch & Release! Squawk! Catch & Release!
Readers the case of Dominique Matthews. This particular hoodlum like to show off his gun skills on social media as seen below. Unfortunately, he received some rather favorable treatment from the Hinds County criminal justice system.
Click Here to Read More..Byram Wants Water Freedom
Byram is declaring its independence from Jackson – at least on water. WAPT reported:
Click Here to Read More..Monday, November 8, 2021
Scumbag of the Day
Check out what Mr. Respect Our Black Dollars said on Facebook:
Click Here to Read More..Arrested
The Mississippi Highway Patrol arrested Beth Ann White this afternoon. Interim Hinds County Sheriff Marshand Crisler announced on Facebook:
Click Here to Read More..Kenny Wayne Gets Stupid
Kenny Wayne Jones apparently thinks he is the Grand Potentate of Hinds County. A public meeting of the Election Commission was held in the Chancery Court building but the County Administrator closed it to the public. W LVT reported:
Click Here to Read More..In The Hot Seat
The folks at Mississippi State are going to appreciate the latest sketch from SEC Shorts.
Click Here to Read More..Pit Attacks, Jackson Does Nothing
Incompetence and negligence continue to reign at the dog pound. The Friends of the Jackson Animal Shelter posted this message on October 30 on Facebook:
Click Here to Read More..Sunday, November 7, 2021
Food Fight!!!
Just a video of some bums going at it by St. Dominic Hospital, One panhandler told the videographer he made $80 per hour. Who would've thunk it.
Click Here to Read More..Sunday Morning Sermon
If you can't make it to church, enjoy this vintage sermon presented by the late Dr. Frank Pollard at First Baptist Church (Jackson).
Click Here to Read More..Bill Crawford: No new referendum process without citizen fervor
In the late 80s and early 90s I made the civic club rounds delivering a dramatic speech designed to activate citizen involvement in government affairs. With my math background, I couched the speech as a proposition with 10 corollaries.
Click Here to Read More..Saturday, November 6, 2021
Vaccines Available for Children Monday
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..D.L. Gardner: Think about that!
According to Yale University website, “Dr. Harvey Risch is Professor of Epidemiology in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at the Yale School of Public Health and Yale School of Medicine.” Also, “Dr. Risch is an author of more than 350 original peer-reviewed research publications in the medical literature and those research papers have been cited by other scientific publications more than 44,000 times. Dr. Risch has an h-index of 94 and is a Member of the Connecticut Academy of Sciences and Engineering.”
Click Here to Read More..Friday, November 5, 2021
Pair Arrested for Tampering w/ Evidence in Highland Colony Shooting Case
The Ridgeland Police Department issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Ben Shapiro: The Red Wave and the Democratic Suicide Strategy
This week, reality struck back against Democratic electoral utopianism. Since 2012, Democrats have been convinced that a new, durable, near-unbeatable political coalition was in the making: a coalition largely comprised of college-educated white voters, women, younger Americans and racial minorities. This coalition would overtake the demographically shrinking "old, white majority" and win victory after victory. As Ruy Teixeira and John Halpin wrote for the Center for American Progress in the aftermath of Obama's reelection, "Obama's strong progressive majority -- built on a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, cross-class coalition in support of an activist ... is real and growing and it reflects the face and beliefs of the United States in the early part of the 21st Century." CAP called this new strategy "the culmination of a decades-long project to build an electorally viable and ideologically coherent progressive coalition in national politics."
Click Here to Read More..Not Necessarily the News
Check out what the Clarion – Ledger considers to be news this week. If only there were local stories to cover such as carjacking kids during trick-or-treat, DUI mayhem and murder (allegedly), shootouts on Highland Colony, or multiple women murdered due to random gunfire.
Click Here to Read More..Mississippi Challenges Vaccine Mandate
Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Governor Tate Reeves issued the following statements.
Click Here to Read More..Seals Won't Endorse
Hinds County Constable Leon Seals announced in Facebook:
Click Here to Read More..Thursday, November 4, 2021
Shooting on Highland Colony Parkway
A shooting took place on Highland Colony Parkway between Walk – On's and the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Click Here to Read More..Child Molester Gets 25 Years
Madison-Rankin District Attorney Bubba Bramlett issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Throwback Thursday
Once upon a time, the Concorde actually flew to Jackson.
Click Here to Read More..Marcus Dupree Stands up to Shad
Marcus Dupree said he will not repay $789,534 demanded by State Auditor Shad White. A Nancy New – operated nonprofit provided the funds to the Marcus Dupree Foundation. She is under indictment for allegedly defrauding DHS for several million dollars in TAN F funds.
Bankplus Loan Officer Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
The Justice Department issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Wednesday, November 3, 2021
DUI Homicide Suspect Repeatedly Got Off
No words can describe the horror that took place on Highway 18 yesterday as an "alleged" drunk driver killed a mother and her baby while leaving her two other children fighting for their lives in the hospital. The suspect is Beth Ann White. Court records are littered with a string of DUI arrests for White but show no convictions.
Click Here to Read More..More Savagery
A suspect confessed to kidnapping a Lyft driver, shooting her seven times, and leaving her for dead yesterday.
Click Here to Read More..Robert St. John: :30 Minutes in the Grocery Store And A Lifetime of Poor Food Choices
Last week I was walking around a New Orleans grocery store with my daughter helping her re-stock her apartment, which had been virtually empty since Hurricane Ida swept through town almost two months ago. Everything in her refrigerator had been thrown out a few days after the storm, and she had been working out of town for weeks, so she was starting from scratch.
Click Here to Read More..Sid Salter: Luckett was a true Renaissance man who had a strong desire to serve Mississippi
William O. “Bill” Luckett Jr. was a man with an extensive and surprising list of gifts and talents. When I learned of his passing last week at the age of 73 after battling cancer and other challenges, I recalled a day spent with him in his beloved Clarksdale when he was gearing up to run for the Democratic nomination for governor of Mississippi in 2011.
Click Here to Read More..Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Election Thread: Jones & Crisler in Runoff
We finally have a showdown in the race for Hinds County Sheriff tonight. Comment below.
Click Here to Read More..Ted Rall: Graying, Gen X and Generational Leapfrog
Youth culture lives. But some women are aging against the machine.
Click Here to Read More..Not Necessarily the News
Hmmmm..... What might be missing today's print edition of Clarion – Ledger? Clue: it's a hot story carried by all three TV stations.
Monday, November 1, 2021
Note from management
Postings and approving comments will be delayed for awhile. Some idiot took out a power pole on Old Canton Road with his hummer so there is no power to get internet. Also, Louis XIV moved on to bigger and better things this morning. He was the best.
Click Here to Read More..Savages!!!
It's no longer safe to trick or treat in Jackson anymore. Matt Allen reported the robbery of him and his family on on St. Anne Street on social media:
Click Here to Read More..Sunday, October 31, 2021
What's in a Word?
Bill Maher took on word inflation Friday night with quite a few well-placed barbs. Enjoy.
Sunday Sermon
It happens. You overslept and missed church today and just don't feel like going tonight. No problem. Enjoy this sermon presented by the late Dr. Frank Pollard in 1993.
Click Here to Read More..Bill Crawford: Will Gunn and Reeves overturn Barbour’s exemplary law?
Saturday, October 30, 2021
Trick or Treat Tomorrow Night in Clinton
In Clinton, Halloween means Halloween. Translation: trick-or-treat will be held tomorrow night instead of on a night that isn't Halloween as so many other cities in this area saw fit to do. The city stated on its website:
Click Here to Read More..Brazen
Some thieves stole a golf cart in Northeast Jackson as the neighbor watched.
Click Here to Read More..D.L. Gardner: The Man helped the little guys
Sometimes The Man comes through to save the day, and sometimes The Man takes advantage of the little guy. The Man is always symbolic of power, whether for good or for bad, and thus is a type of savior or villain. The little guy has no power and is continually a victim, until he rises up to stick it to The Man.
Click Here to Read More..Friday, October 29, 2021
10 Heating Deaths in 2021
Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Food Fight!!!
Brett Favre and State Auditor Shad White are having a bit of a go at it on social media:
Click Here to Read More..Thursday, October 28, 2021
Ben Shapiro: Punishing Achievement Is Punishing Everyone
This week, Democrats settled on an area of apparent commonality: the desire to eat the rich. According to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, "Senator Wyden and the Senate Finance Committee ... would impose a tax on unrealized gains on liquid assets held by extremely wealthy individuals, billionaires." While Yellen refused to call this a "wealth tax," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had no such qualms: "We probably will have a wealth tax," she said.
Click Here to Read More..Murder Victim's Family Begs for Help
The family of slain FedEx driver Robert Williams pleaded for help yesterday as his killer has not been caught. WAPT reported:
Click Here to Read More..Bond Pimp to Plead Guilty
The Bond Pimp is apparently going to plead guilty to fraud. A federal grand jury indicted Porter Bingham 2 1/2 years ago for bank fraud, and money laundering arising from his role as a the Financial Advisor for the City of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, in connection with the issuance of municipal bonds in 2015. The indictment charges that Bingham fraudulently obtained an additional $33,000 of the proceeds of the bond proceeds to which he was not entitled.
Click Here to Read More..Monitor Slams Sheriff Over Jail
The Federal Monitor for the Raymond detention center slammed the Sheriff's office after six inmates died this year. A common thread runs through the reports of all six deaths: inadequate staffing, inadequate supervision, employees lack necessary equipment, and failure to follow policies. The last death was perhaps the worst as the inmate's body was not discovered for approximately nine hours. The short but informative report is posted below.
Click Here to Read More..Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Funny of the Day
Even wokesters have their own sacred cows.... as in oval-shaped cowhide with two white stripes.
Click Here to Read More..Madison Woman Indicted for SNAP Fraud
The Mississippi Department of Human Services issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Fitch Joins Opposition to Vaccine Mandates
Attorney General Lynn Fitch the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Podcast: John Parker
News junkies should enjoy the second episode of The Jambalaya with the Kingfish. Retired WAPT Assignment Editor John Parker took his turn at the podcast plate as he provided a window into how the news business operates in Jackson as well as some of his favorite memories. Politicians, reporters, and yes, even Frank Melton were discussed. Download & enjoy.
Robert St John: Thanksgiving & Extra Table
Thanksgiving is my favorite non-religious holiday. It's not even close. I guess it's been that way as long as I can remember.
Click Here to Read More..Sid Salter: Can Mississippi farmers navigate the path of ‘strategic ambiguity’ in China policy?
President Joseph Biden’s recent rhetoric that suggested the U.S. would defend Taiwan from attack by the People’s Republic of China caused both the White House and U.S. State Department to walk back and redefine the president’s remarks quickly.
Click Here to Read More..Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Rankin Man Kidnaps Wife at Gunpoint
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Dan Berger: Wine for Cooking
The phrase "cooking wine" conjures up horrid images from an era when such liquids were so bad that cooks wouldn't drink them.
Click Here to Read More..Brad Sullivan Shooting: "I Hurt All Over"
WARNING: VIOLENT & GRAPHIC CONTENT POSTED BELOW!
The staccato of gunfire shattered Brad Sullivan's life on a September morning two years ago as a crazed Edgar Egbert attacked his pursuing Madison County deputies with a full – automatic rifle. Egbert wounded Deputy Sullivan, leaving him partially paralyzed.
Go Speed Racer
WLBT reported drag racing is still a problem on Northside Drive:
Click Here to Read More..Elect Tyree Jones for Sheriff
Tyree Jones has a plan if elected to be the Hinds County Sheriff.
Click Here to Read More..Monday, October 25, 2021
It's Tennessee
The Vols have had enough and went nuclear on Alabama. Will it work?
Click Here to Read More..Michael Barone: GOP Gains Big in Blue-Collar but Narrowly in Affluent State Leg Elections
State legislative special elections provide an interesting index of partisan sentiment these days. That wasn't so in the late 20th century, when clever local candidates and notables often got voters to cross party lines. But in this century of increasing partisan polarization and straight-ticket voting, local special elections are a proxy for opinion on national issues.
Click Here to Read More..Trash Talk: RFP Edition
Jackson residents will keep their twice a week garbage collection. However, they are going to have buy 96 gallon garbage cans.
Click Here to Read More..Bennie Thompson: Insurrectionist Supporter
Congressman Bennie Thompson chairs a House of Representatives investigation into the January 6 riots. However, the Bolton Congressman supported a group of insurrectionists and cop – killers in 1971. John Solomon reported in Just the News on October 4:
Click Here to Read More..4 Knockdowns, No Knockouts
Ahhhh.... what would an Ole Miss football game be without some entertainment in the stands?
Click Here to Read More..What Leon Seals Will Do in First 15 Days
What will Leon Seals do in his first fifteen days if elected Hinds County Sheriff?
Click Here to Read More..Sunday, October 24, 2021
Sunday Morning Sermon
How the Church can help is the topic of this 1993 sermon presented by the late Dr. Frank Pollard. If you couldn't make it to church this morning. enjoy.
Click Here to Read More..Bill Crawford: Republicans pretend Democrat spending the whole story
With congressional elections looming early next year, campaign exaggerations and tall stories have already begun. Regrettably, that’s the nature of American politics these days.
Click Here to Read More..Saturday, October 23, 2021
Jeans Needed
Shower Power needs your help. The organization that helps the homeless posted on Facebook:
Click Here to Read More..Meltdown!
Ole Miss fans are going to enjoy this addition of Whiskey in Wine. Matt Moscona and T-Bob Hebert are going to be in rare form. Good job, Ole Miss, you may then quit. Enjoy.
Click Here to Read More..The Fall of the Tribe of Hotty Toddy
And there arose to the north of Eden a tribe called the Hotty-Toddys, who were also called metros. And the Hotty-Toddys were very displeasing; they didst place centerpieces on their banquet tables, and didst exalt themselves much. And they didst glorify the southern kingdom of the past.
Click Here to Read More..D.L. Gardner: Is ignorance truthfully blissful?
Ignorance is bliss. This statement characterizes the motto of the majority of America’s corporate news media. “Crisis at the border!” Media: “None that we can see.” “Islamic terrorists torturing and murdering thousands in Afghanistan!” Media: “Afghanistan is no longer in the news cycle.” “Grocery and gasoline prices are surging higher while store shelves empty out!” Media: “Today’s economic problems are high class problems.”
Click Here to Read More..Friday, October 22, 2021
Oops!
Remember when Dr. Fauci said NIH never directly or indirectly funded gain-of- function research involving coronaviruses found in bats?
Click Here to Read More..Ted Rall: Colin Powell, Moral Weakling
If Colin Powell's life has meaning, it is as a cautionary tale about the perils of going along to get along.
Click Here to Read More..The Trash Talk Continues
The trash talk continues as Jackson Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks said today that a local pastor offered him a $50,000 bribe to vote for the FCC contract for garbage collection.
Click Here to Read More..Permits Soon Required for Fishing Below Spillway
The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Consolidated!
And then there was one. US District Judge Carlton Reeves consolidated all major civil lawsuits in the Lamar Adams case for discovery.
Click Here to Read More..Funny of the Day
For some strange reason, this scene from The Wire is somewhat amusing. Can't imagine why.
Click Here to Read More..Thursday, October 21, 2021
Lawsuit: Jackson = Flint
Is Jackson another Flint, Michigan? A group of 600 children accused Jackson, the Health Department, and several mayors of covering up lead problems in Jackson's water in a lawsuit filed in US District Court Tuesday. The complaint is posted below.
Jackson used wells to provide water to residents of much of South
Click Here to Read More..Carjacking Suspects Arrested
JPD arrested four carjacking suspects with the help of Rankin County deputies. The names of two suspects are withheld because they are 17 years old. The quartet allegedly carjacked a Mercedes at gunpoint at Food Depot. The mugshots of the adult suspects are posted below.
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Clawback!
Let the clawbacks begin. Now that the audit is complete, DHS is going after the money former director John Davis doled out to the favored. A list of the targets is posted below.
Click Here to Read More..Insurance Commish Possible Insurance Rate Hikes
Insurance Commish Miguel Chaney issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Major Shakedown at RDC Tonight
The Sheriff is apparently conducting a major shakedown of the Raymond detention center tonight. Stay tuned
Click Here to Read More..You Knew It Was Coming
The folks at SEC Shorts just couldn't help themselves.
Click Here to Read More..Tantrum or Tort?
A Jackson pastor sued Jackson City Councilman Aaron Banks and Councilwoman Virgi Lindsay for slander in Hinds County Circuit Court. Dr. Dwayne Pickett* claimed the two defendants falsely accused him of trying to bribe his way into getting the infamous garbage contract.
Robert St. John: World-Class Views
PETROGNANO-SEMIFONTE, ITALY— Customers judge restaurants by many criteria. I once read a survey in which a majority of the people ranked service above food and atmosphere. I’ve also read a study that had restroom cleanliness in the top three. While I agree that all those factors are important, I have always judged a restaurant— first and foremost— on the quality of its food.
Click Here to Read More..Sid Salter: Opal Austin, “Mama O” to many, finally reunited with beloved WWII hero husband
The death of Mrs. Opal Wilkes Austin on Saturday at age 99 was not unexpected and represented for her and those who loved her somewhat of a relief.
Click Here to Read More..Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Ben Shapiro: The End of Risk and the End of Civilization
Human beings aren't great at assessing risk.
Click Here to Read More..About That Superspreadin' College Football
Dr. Tony the Timid wound up being wrong about college football games being a super spreader for Covid – 19. NBC News reported:
Click Here to Read More..The Podcast has Landed!
Welcome to the inaugural episode of JJ's podcast, The Jambalaya with the Kingfish. The podcast is going to follow the long – form format. It's nice not to have to worry about time limits, commercial breaks, and most important of all – rules. The podcasts are going to be like jazz – they will go and can go in any direction. The first batter up is State Representative De'keither Stamps.
Click Here to Read More..Canton Sportsplex Killers Plead Guilty
Madison-Rankin District Attorney John Bramlett issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Support Leon Seals for Sheriff!
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Hinds County Sheriff candidate Leon Seals is holding a fundraiser Thursday night at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. More information is posted below.
Click Here to Read More..Prisoner Killed at Raymond Jail
The Hinds County Sheriff's Office issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Monday, October 18, 2021
Commish Bans Vaccine Mandates
Mississippi Ag Commish Andy Gipson banned all vaccine mandates from the Mississippi state fairgrounds.
Click Here to Read More..Lock & Load
JPD issued an arrest warrant for Jeremy Jones for the murder of three young people at Club Rain over the weekend. The 32 year-old black male is a former Marine. Deputy Police Chief Deric Hearn said there were five security guards in the nightclub when the murders took place.
Click Here to Read More..Itawamba CC & Others Busted in Fraud Scheme
State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Are C19 Guidelines Too Tough for Kids?
It may be hard to believe for some but kids have always been safer from Covid-19 than adults. Writer David Wallace – Wells reported in New York Magazine in July:
Click Here to Read More..Rest In Peace, Soldier
General Colin Powell passed away this morning. Rest In Peace, Sir.
Click Here to Read More..Keep Hope Alive!
Or is it hope and change? We will let the folks at SEC Shorts figure it out.
Click Here to Read More..Bedwetter Alert!
You can't make this up. Yankees freak out over fried chicken.
Click Here to Read More..Sunday, October 17, 2021
Rebels Get Last Laugh
Ole Miss fans had a pretty good weekend. They enjoyed a hard fought win over Tennessee and a spectacle of Volunteer suicide that none of them could have imagined. However, the fun was not over for the powdered blues as LSU announced the termination of Head Football Coach Ed Orgeron at the end of the season:
Click Here to Read More..Sunday Morning Sermon
It's the first beautiful fall weekend if 2021 and let's face it,you really don't want to get dressed up and go to church. No problem. Relax in that hammock and enjoy this 1983 sermon presented by the Kate Dr. Frank Pollard.
Click Here to Read More..Bill Crawford: Poo-poo politicians who err on science
“The research relied heavily on ‘genomic’ technologies, such as ‘transcriptomics,’ which measure gene activity by sequencing RNA molecules in different cell types. Researchers also employed ‘epigenomic’ techniques that look at how gene activity is influenced without altering the underlying genetic code.”
Understand that?
Me neither. And that’s a growing problem nearing crisis proportions.
Click Here to Read More..Saturday, October 16, 2021
Idiot of the Day (Encore Presentation)
She is at it again. It's only a matter of time....
Click Here to Read More..Rankin Busts Meth Bus
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..D.L. Gardner: Freedom from political mandates
Dr. Paul Elias Alexander wrote, “Twenty Steps to End the Madness,” in the Brownstone Institute last month. He began, “Lockdowns, school closures, mask mandates, and all of the Covid-19 pandemic restrictive policies societies were subjected to over the last 18 to 19 months have all failed catastrophically. Governments did devastating things to their societies with illogical, unscientific, and unsound policies that will take decades to recover from. The costs have been staggering in terms of damage to mental health of populations, the consequential rise in hunger and poverty, the crushing effects on economies, the loss of education, escalated costs to healthcare and the delayed and cancelled care for non-Covid illnesses, and the impact on crime. Tens if not hundreds of thousands (and potentially millions) were denied treatment for other medical conditions.”
Click Here to Read More..Hog Wild at the Zoo
Some Red River Hogs did a little jailbreak last summer WLBT reported:
Click Here to Read More..Friday, October 15, 2021
Firing Line Tonight
Tonight on the firing line, we have this 2018 debate between two provocateurs. On the right: conservative celebre Candace Owens, on the left: progressive comedian Russell Brand. The fireworks went off several times, but all in all, it was a pretty good debate. Enjoy.
Feel Like Having an Old Friend for Dinner?
An oldie but goodie returns to the big screen next week.
Click Here to Read More..Ted Rall: Democrats Share the Blame for Afghanistan
President Joe Biden is taking heat from Democrats, not for his decision to withdraw from Afghanistan -- that's popular -- but for his haphazard pullout that, self-serving Rumsfeldian "stuff happens," "wars end messily" platitudes aside, could have been executed more efficiently. They blame George W. Bush for starting America's longest war, arguing that what he began inexorably led to our most shocking military defeat and its humiliating aftermath.
Click Here to Read More..Moonstruck
Jackson is shooting for the stars as it rebuilds the planetarium. WBT reported:
Click Here to Read More..Thursday, October 14, 2021
Ben Shapiro: Nation in the Bubble
This week, the Biden administration received just the latest slap in the face from cruel reality: An economic report showing just 194,000 jobs added in the month of September, short of the 500,000 jobs forecast by most economists. The unemployment rate dived to 4.8% from 5.2% -- not as a result of job gains, but as a result of more and more Americans dumping out of the work force. Meanwhile, inflation continued to pick up steam, with domestic labor shortages exacerbating supply-chain bottlenecks.
Click Here to Read More..Coming Soon!
Podcasting is coming to Jackson Jambalaya. JJ is pleased to announce The Jambalaya with The Kingfish begins next week.
Click Here to Read More..Former Vol Fire Dept Chief Arrested for Embezzlement
State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..AG Goes after Kenny Wayne & Former CMU Cronies
The Attorney General sued several former CMU officials and commissioners as well as the surety bond company for repayment of misspent funds yesterday and Hinds County Chancery Court. The complaint was filed more than three years after State Auditor Shad White issued the demands for the funds. JJ uncovered, investigated, and reported the illegal spending.
Click Here to Read More..Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Coming Soon!
HBO dropped the trailer for season 11 of Curb Your Enthusiasm today. Enjoy.
Click Here to Read More..We Report, You Decide
"Your effeminacy is offensive."
A video popped up showing several Fondren street preachers in action. Is their preaching an exercise of freedom of religion or disturbing the peace? We report, you decide.
Click Here to Read More..Preacher Killer Accomplice Gets 40 Years
Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Robert St. John: It's A Tough Job But Somebody’s Got To Chew It
PETROGNANO-SEMIFONTE, TUSCANY— The first tour I ever led was seven years ago. My friend, Andy Wiest, a history professor and war historian at the University of Southern Mississippi, and I created a tour we called Battlefields and Baguettes. We toured London, Belgium, Normandy, and Paris with a group. Wiest led our group through battlegrounds, museums, and WWI and WWII cemeteries during the day, and I took them to local cafes and brasseries in the evening. It was a blast.
Click Here to Read More..Sid Salter: Mississippi abortion case seen as litmus test of Supreme Court in post-Ginsburg era
Both pro-life and pro-choice Americans focus on a Mississippi abortion rights case that will be the first such case before the Supreme Court since the perceived philosophical stance of the court changed with the 2020 death of liberal Associate Justice Ruth Bade Ginsburg.
Click Here to Read More..Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Dan Berger: New Rules
The conventional wisdom that has pervaded the wine-loving community for the last several decades could very well be updated by newer rules that make more sense.
Click Here to Read More..State Auditor Demands Over $77 Million Repayment
Favre Demand: $828,000
State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Update on Capitol Street Shootout
Some buildings were hit during the shootout on Capitol Street last night.
Click Here to Read More..Bookkeeper Flips in Nancy New Case
Former MCEC bookkeeper Ann McGrew pleaded guilty to one count of making fraudulent statements yesterday in Hinds County Circuit Court.
Click Here to Read More..Capitol Street Shootout
More barbarism spilled over into downtown Jackson as a shootout took place on Capitol Street shortly after 10 pm.
Click Here to Read More..Monday, October 11, 2021
City to Rescue Group: Kill 'Em All
Things aren't looking too good for canines at the Jackson dog pound. Jackson Friends of the Animal Shelter posted on Facebook:
Click Here to Read More..Street Preacher Sues After Amphitheatre Arrest
A street preacher sued the city of Brandon in federal court last week after he was convicted of violating an ordinance prohibiting protests outside of a designated area at Quarry Park. The park is the site of the Brandon amphitheater.
Click Here to Read More..Child molester sentenced to 35 years in prison
District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement.
Click Here to Read More..Sunday, October 10, 2021
Sunday Morning Sermon
Missed church this morning? Enjoy this 1993 sermon presented by one of the best preachers to ever grace Jackson.
Click Here to Read More..Bill Crawford: Medicaid expansion better than tax cuts to lift state
Despite politicians’ promises over the years to make things better, Mississippi remains a bottom-ranked, low-income state with a high poverty rate.
Click Here to Read More..Saturday, October 9, 2021
Ag Commish Headlines Vaccine Rights Rally Today
A rally for vaccine rights will be held downtown today:
Click Here to Read More..Into the S*****r
Is doomsday here for Jackson's sewer system? WLBT reported:
Click Here to Read More..Friday, October 8, 2021
A Garbage Pickup in Every Pot
Mr. Stokes has a few ideas as to what to do about sanitation fees.
Click Here to Read More..Thursday, October 7, 2021
David L. Goes to War
The civil war raging between among the Hinds County supervisors continued today in Hinds County Circuit Court as District 2 Supervisor David L. Archie filed a notice if appeal.
Click Here to Read More..Ben Shapiro: What if 'Polarization' Isn't the Big Problem?
This week, the University of Virginia Center for Politics released a poll surveying Americans' feelings about their political opponents. According to the poll, 80% of Biden voters and 84% of Trump voters believed that elected officials of the opposite party present a "clear and present danger to American democracy"; 78% of Biden voters believed that the Republican Party wanted to eliminate the influence of "progressive values" in American life, while 87% of Trump voters believed that the Democrats wanted to eliminate "traditional values"; 75% of Biden voters and 78% of Trump voters believed that the opposing party's supporters were a "clear and present danger to the American way of life."
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- Moonstruck
- Get Back!
- Ben Shapiro: Nation in the Bubble
- Coming Soon!
- Former Vol Fire Dept Chief Arrested for Embezzlement
- AG Goes after Kenny Wayne & Former CMU Cronies
- Coming Soon!
- We Report, You Decide
- Preacher Killer Accomplice Gets 40 Years
- Robert St. John: It's A Tough Job But Somebody’s G...
- Sid Salter: Mississippi abortion case seen as litm...
- Dan Berger: New Rules
- State Auditor Demands Over $77 Million Repayment
- Update on Capitol Street Shootout
- Bookkeeper Flips in Nancy New Case
- Capitol Street Shootout
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The Kingfish's Favorite Posts
- Presenting the Mississippi State Capitol (Video)
- Editorial: The airport belongs to Jackson. Period.
- Kelly arrested for taking pics of Rose Cochran
- The Real Face of Mississippi Government
- PERS gets mo' money but funding level falls
- Majority black public school districts spend more, waste more, fail more
- Jackson's water bond failure: The REST of the story.
- Time to return fire on Banks
- Supervisor votes on projects next to land he owns
- Throwdown at the Levee Board
- Door shuts on another life
- Truth begins to come out in Irby case
- Judge orders interview of Irby
- Steadivest: Snakes or snake-bitten?
- Post-election thoughts
- Rest of the story about Crisler's shooting
- Jackson paying $4 million in fees
- Will Jackson end up like Birmingham
- Record-breaking fraud?
- FBI contacted MVT about Evans
- Heather Spencer police reports
- An open letter to John McCain
- Are your 401k's safe from Democrats?
- Democrats' Plans for Controlling the Media
- Who is Teresa Ghilarducci?
- Kingfish wins at Ethics Commission
- Tribe of Obama
- Berry V. Aetna (rankin County Cesspool)
- Incest in Dixie: Mississippi Legal Profession
- Jim Hood: Liar
- JFP Tax Problems? (See comments)
- The SafeCity Bill
- Isn't this called secession?
- A Black Governor in Mississippi?
- Time to grade Miles' exam
- Domestic Violence & Divorce in Mississippi
- Truthwatch, eh?
- What is Jackson Jambalaya?
- Election Night Thoughts
- Counter-Insurgency for Beginners
- Jazz for Beginngers
- Mayor Melton's Soljah
- A Leopard Can't Change His Spots, Can Jere Nash?
- Harborwalk Hoax?
- A Pox on All Your Houses
Local Media
- Y'all Politics
- WLBT
- West Jackson Facebook page
- WJTV
- The Northside Sun
- WAPT
- The Mississippi Link
- The Rez News
- Othor Cain
- Mississippi Magazine
- Jackson Free Press (Jackson, MS Alternative Weekly)
- Harborwalk Thread (Jackson's Latest Boondoggle)
- Darkhorse Press
- Clarion Ledger (Jackson, MS Gannett Newspaper)
- Clay Edwards Show
- Barksdale Today
- Supertalk Mississippi
Trollfest '09
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
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.