Jackson Jambalaya

There is no safe venue in Jackistan. I privately predicted that this would happen, but also hoped that it wouldn't.

When Jackson leaks

No surprise but think of the sink costs they have to pay for on top of refunds. All due to thuggery.

Can’t have nothing nice in Jackson

That's why we can't have nice things.

I'm curious to know what size crowds this festival attracted, would like to know attendance to gauge interest. It'll say a lot about what we're losing in terms of cultural activities, economic benefits, etc.

They absolutely don't care, and it is somehow my fault.

Brain drain - Need not look much further.

It ain't just in Jackson. Going on all over the state. The once relatively safe Mississippi Gulf Coast is surging with crime and thugs. The Golden Triangle is a shell of its former self. RIP Mississippi

The only safe place at that event was the VIP tent. No law enforcement visible anywhere else on the grounds.

@9:14 AM - Exactly. Nationally, the ruling class demand security but defund the police for everyone else.

It’s past time to install metal detectors if events are to continue on the fairgrounds.

Of course Andy canceled it.

Tater's vetoes of Jackson funding made national news this week because racist or whatever.

But look now; how can the state pay for a parking lot at the convention center when events are canceled due to killings?

Who will come to the new golf course when you can't even eat crawdads without getting shot at?

See if this makes national news. It won't because it shows the reason why the state won't waste money in Jackson.

Listened to David Archie on Kim Wade's program the other day where the discussion was regarding disagreements over the spending of HindsCo's ARPA funds. (Calhoun junta versus Archie/Graham) Listening I kept asking myself why isn't every waking minute and available dollar being spent on NOTHING ELSE but the construction of a new jail?

All these events they hold at the fairgrounds are so trashy

Jackson is set to be the next Cairo, Il.

Last one out of Jackson that shouldn't be in jail, turn out the lights.

9:24 it wouldn’t have done much good since the shooting happened outside of the complex.

There currently is no quick solution to this. State can’t takeover the City because of FJB and the media backlash. Take the money out of the city and the gangs migrate (they already are migrating).

Made CNN and ABC.

Well, looks like Gov. Reeves was correct in his veto of Jackson's appropriation for entertainment venues. Waste of tax money until Jax fixes their cultural and crime issues.

The bands last night for the Miss Mudbug Festival were Sullivan's Hollow (billed as "Southern Rock") and the Blue Oyster Cult ( classic Hard Rock).

Such a shame. Trying to do something positive and thugs ruin it once again. Darn if this would happen at the zoo maybe there would be more of a chance of it being moved.

Next time have it close at 8 instead of ?

Why does the convention center need more parking if no one uses it?

This is sad outcome but we need to acknowledge the great effort of Commissioner Andy Gibson and his team for putting together a first class spring event for our state. They had good, affordable entertainment, rides, excellent bands, food and a clean atmosphere. It’s not their fault a few want to ruin a good time for the majority who looked to be enjoying a beautiful evening in our state. We have major problems in this state and country but we need folks like the ag team to keep trying to make some fun for the law abiding people. It’s also time for our leaders and judges to start strictly enforcing our laws so these venues are not extinct.

A couple of things could happen in Jackson, complete fed/state lockdown and house cleaning, costing between 50 and 100m. This leads to national media backlash, racial disaster etc. OR More of the same, killing, rot etc. except more venues cancelled, closing businesses etc. We may have changed flags, but the man still controls the money and the major means, government etc..

9:41, the answer to your question is that the feds expressly prohibit the money from being used to construct new jails.

@10:59 so, don’t provide funding that can improve the quality of life for the citizens and increase revenue? Whine about media coverage on a state that ranks at the bottom in anything positive. Strike the match and watch it burn…any new suggestions? No,…..figures. You do know that bad apples are within ALL cities. Surely, you also know that those bad apples have transportation to come to a town near you. You can’t profile them all, especially with all those pesky camera phones. Tator should be investing in other areas to invite them to leave Jackson. He is truly living up to his Florence faulty thinking. He is definitely not hiding his “I” statements. Tator, they still see you as less than but keep trying. It’s not working but very entertaining.

I am moving to Louisiana, and get my crawfish passport .

It made the New York Post, too.

I feel sorry for Blue Oyster Cult having to play such a backwater event. I'm prating for their mental health after a weekend in Jackson. Maybe the shooting will make the Fairgrounds folks a little chooser about the events they book with an eye toward the crowds they attract. I realize, of course, beggars can't be choosy.

Animals. Not people, but animals.