This is the last call for JJ's annual fund-raising drive. Thank you very much for your support of Jackson Jambalaya and reading the blog over the years. We've come a long way since we started up in 2007. This blog couldn't have gotten as far as it has without support from the readers. You've donated money, provided tips, and helped when it was needed.
JJ is the leading blog in Mississippi and breaks more than a few news stories. We've exposed public corruption and brought stories to you ignored by the rest of the media. Your donations have made it possible to purchase cameras, camcorders, laptops, and tablets.
It was JJ that uncovered the EPA emergency administrative order, an order the Mayor hid from the public for over a year and lied when faced with exposure. It was JJ that busted the Jackson Mayor for repeatedly lying to the national media that the state did not pay for its water. As Jackson went without water for months this year, JJ brought more transparency and sunlight to Jackson's water system than the rest of the Mississippi media combined. JJ also led the way on the Ridgway Lane and Lamar Adams cases. JJ leads on public records fights with three lawsuits and nine public records complaints. When the Pelahatchie Board of Aldermen tried to whisper their way through work sessions huddled in a corner, it was JJ that put a stop to it.
The site averages over 350,000 unique visitors and 1,000,000 page views
per month. However, it costs money to run this website and nothing gets cheaper. .JJ
spends probably $500 every quarter for court records that are posted
(between MEC and Pacer). Public records requests drive up the costs
some more. Enjoy reading the syndicated columns?
Like those Rick Guy photos and Bill Wilson courtroom sketches? Do you watch those
Youtube videos ? JJ several times paid someone to videotape them when
the Kingfish could not attend the event. Then there are subscriptions.
JJ pays for subscriptions to Adobe professional, MS Office, and other
software that are required to do the job. You get the idea.
Many of the posts you either need to read or enjoy reading costs money.
JJ does not have a pay wall nor does it have subscription drives as some
websites. JJ depends on your support to keep the lights turned on and
lead the way in Mississippi.
Any support you can give Jackson Jambalaya is greatly
appreciated. The ten, twenty, or thirty thousand dollars you donate will
be put to good use. You can pay through the Paypal button at the top of
the site, mail a check to payable to Jackson Jambalaya at the address
posted below, or simple ask me to come by your office. Thank you for
your support of Jackson Jambalaya.
The mailing address is:
ATTN: Jackson Jambalaya
P.O. Box 2092
Ridgeland, MS 39158
Sincerely,
Kingfish