Friday, December 30, 2022

Boil Water Notice Lifted for 39211

 The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

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Pearl Police Arrest Drive-By Shooting Suspect

 The Pearl Police Department issued the following statement. 

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Water System Update

 The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

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Woodville Bridge Collapses

 The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency issued the following statement. 

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Coming: The Magnolia Tribune

Change is a'coming to Mississippi media.  Y'all Politics will transform into the Mississippi Tribune after Russ Latino purchased the YP operation from Alan Lange.  Mr. Lange wrote on Y'all Politics this week: 

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This CAN be yours IF.....

 The price is right. 

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Thursday, December 29, 2022

Dante Would be Proud

 Southwest Airlines has managed to turn airports nationwide into another level of hell.  This post is making the rounds on Facebook.  Take it for what it's worth but it seems to jibe with what is reported in the news. 

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Health Dept Fines Southern Sky, Orders Weed Destroyed

The Mississippi State Department of Health fined Southern Sky Brands and ordered the destruction of marijuana plants worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and fined the company $20,000 recently.  

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Teresa Malone Passes

 Teresa Malone passed away Christmas Eve.  

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How Express Grain Shucked the Lenders

 This post is reprinted with permission of The Taxpayers Channel. 

One of the most puzzling aspects of the Express Grain collapse is the $40+ million EG owes seven so-called "NMTC Lender" companies.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Water System Update

 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is holding a press conference right now.  It is streamed below. 

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Non-Potable Water Distributed at Fairgrounds

 Ag Commish Andrew Gipson issued the following statement. 

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Robert St. John: Top 10 Meals 2022

For the 22 years I have written in this space, I have always reserved the final column inches of the year to list my top ten meals of the previous 12 months. Here's this year's list.

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MDOT Addresses Interstate Copper Thefts

 The Mississippi Department of Transportation issued the following statement. 

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Sid Salter: Title 42: Health Protection or Border Control Measure?

Frankly, neither Republicans nor Democrats hold much moral high ground on the issue of immigration. Historically, the issue has been a political football with both parties talking a lot but not taking much action in the halls of Congress.

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Ouch! (Updated)

Update (12/28/22): A son took out his um, emotions on his father's vehicle. 

Well, someone didn't like someone over at Renaissance.  

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Ken Primos Passes Away

 A local restaurant legend passed away.  Primos Cafe announced on Facebook: 

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Mayor to Hold Briefing on Water Crisis

 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba will hold a briefing at 1 PM on the city's water crisis.  The presser is posted below. 

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Downtown Burglar Indicted

 A Hinds County grand jury indicted one Lance Moberg for business burglary on December 9.  The indictment states: 

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More Uvalde Horror: Medical Response Delayed for Victims

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 Bullets had pierced Eva Mireles’ chest as she tried to shield students from a gunman’s semiautomatic rifle. But the fourth grade teacher at Robb Elementary was still conscious when police carried her out of classroom 112 and through a hallway crowded with dead and dying victims.

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Monday, December 26, 2022

Jackson Declares State of Emergency

 The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

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The PERS Coals are Gonna Cost

Will schools and cities have to raise taxes? 

PERS stuffed red-hot coals into the stockings of schools, cities, and counties alike with its 5% contribution rate increase last week. The increase is scheduled to take placet on October 1, 2023.  5% may sound a small number but it translates into a $15 million hit just to the budgets of local public schools.   JJ reviewed the budgets of most local governments and posted an estimate of their contribution increases below.  It is not a pretty picture. 

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Water System Update

Large areas of South and West Jackson continue to lack water. 

Well connections are not affected. Distribution sites announced.

The city of Jackson issued the following statements

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Sunday, December 25, 2022

It's a Wonderful Revenge

Whatever happened to Potter? 

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Pair Escapes from Raymond Jail (Updated)

 Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones issued the following statement and mug shots. 

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City-Wide Boil Water Notice Issued

Notice does NOT apply to those served by wells.  

Parts of city without water

The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

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What's the Big Deal About Christmas?

Lost in all the deals at Christmas is the message that Christmas itself is a big deal.  The late Dr. Frank Pollard preached on  why Christmas is indeed a big deal.  Any sermon that start out talking about pimples and gray hairs can't be bad.  Enjoy the 1993 sermon posted below. 

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Bill Crawford: A New Year's Resolution for State Government

 Resolved:  State government will only provide the services our people need and only tax enough to cover costs for these needs.

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Saturday, December 24, 2022

Low Temps Causing Water Problems

 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued the following statement. 

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Passed!

The only thing standing between Jackson and $600 million to shore up its water system is President Joe Biden's signature. 

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Hostage is Alive but Recovering

 The victim in the Richland Walmart hostage-taking Wednesday provided a public update on her Facebook page:

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D.L. Gardner: Thinking About Jesus' Plan

Put your thinking caps on. This time of year is good to think about last year and next year. Our thoughts may make a significant impact for next year as well as the rest of our lives. 

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Friday, December 23, 2022

Funny of the Day

Rice University's band is anything but conventional.  "The Mob" spiked Brett Favre and Southern Miss at the Lending Tree Bowl.  It may not be a good idea to drink anything while reading this post. 

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Jackson Moves Closer to $600 Million Water Appropriation

 The year-end omnibus federal spending bill moved one step closer to becoming law as it passed the Senate yesterday.   The Wall Street Journal reported: 

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Flashback Friday

Flashback Friday pulls out from the archives this post that was originally published March 15, 2012. It seemed relevant after Anna Wolfe's story last week for some strange reason.  

Supertalk Mississippi (97.3 FM) sent out message yesterday in its daily email to listeners of The Gallo Radio Show:

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

Knucklehead of the Day

 Some politicians think they are sooooooooo special, right, Vern? 

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CHS: US Faces Vet Shortage

Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith penned this column. 

The United States is blessed with one of the safest, most abundant and most affordable food supplies in the world, but it’s not a blessing invulnerable to threats. The ongoing pandemic, extreme weather events around the world and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, for instance, have contributed to supply chain disruptions and rapidly rising food costs.

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SBF "Girlfriend" Pleads Guilty

 SBF's ______-buddies, oops, make that partners are turning on him.   The Wall Street Journal reported: 

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Richland Walmart Hostage-Taker Killed

WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO POSTED BELOW!!! 

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety issued the following statement. 

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UMMC Gives Holiday Gathering Advice

 Ruth Cummins authored the following press release for UMMC. 

As office parties, family and social gatherings, and holiday trips ramp up, there’s often a reason not to be merry: awkward or potentially contentious situations can spoil the fun.

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Kroger Shooting Suspects Arrested

Some local thugs won't be Krogering for a while. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones announced the arrest of three suspects responsible for the Sunday night shooting in the I-55 Kroger parking lot at a press conference this morning.  

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Robert St. John: Top 10 Christmas Movies

 Nothing quite matches the energy and excitement one experiences as a kid during the Christmas Eves of his or her youth. My family always ate a formal dinner the night before and my memories of those meals are so overwhelmingly positive. The food was great, sure. But my remembrances are partially slanted on the positive side of the scale because of the anticipation that hung thick in the air over what was to happen the next morning. It’s the one day in life where you wake up to magically delivered toys. 

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Sid Salter: Fair Winds, Calm Seas to College Football’s Most Famous ‘Pirate’

 Having an opportunity to spend a little time with Mike Leach and experience the world through his filters – or lack of them – was a privilege for which I will always be grateful.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Merry Christmas from PERS: 5% Contribution Rate Hike

Will counties and cities raise taxes? 

Note: The usual post covering the PERS annual report will be published in a few days.  The rate increase is covered as a separate topic. 

The PERS Board of Trustees dumped a bunch of coal in the stockings of Mayors and legislators alike as it voted to hike the employer contribution rate from 17.4% to 22.4% today.  The rate hike will go into effect on October 1, 2023.

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$600 Million for Jackson Water System

Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree....   the Congressional Christmas tree is going to be very, very  good to Jackson.  The FY 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Package is up for a vote in Congress this week.  The bill contains some relief for Jackson's water system: 

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Onions. Watch out for the Onions.

A Mississippi State fan proposed a special helmet design for the Bulldogs in their Reliaquest Bowl game.

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State Auditor: Inflation Costs State Bigly

 State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement. 

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Jackson City Council Takes Up New Rental Code Today

The Jackson City Council will vote on a proposed rental ordinance today.   The proposed ordinance states: 

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Monday, December 19, 2022

Pastor Pickett Holding Forum on Capitol Police (Updated)

Pastor Dewayne Pickett is holding a community forum on the Capitol Police tonight.  The good Pastor sent out the following email three hours ago: 

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Sheriff Nabs Nissan Thieves

 Madison County deputies busted an inside ring of thieves at the Nissan plant.  

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Idiot of the Day

 The Justice Department issued the following press release. 

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Wolfe Goes Superfly on Supertalk

Anna Wolfe published names and receipts as she delved into the ties between Supertalk and the Krewe of New in a story published at Mississippi Today:    

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Mayor Holds Weekly Briefing

 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is holding his weekly briefing right now.  The press conference is streamed below.

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Vicksburg-Warren Public Schools Approved for Innovation Classification

Jackson Middle College also approved.  

The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following statement. 

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Accused Pearl Baby Killer Indicted

A Rankin County grand jury indicted Makaylia Jolley for capital murder for the death of her eight-week old baby, Khalysie Lashay Jolley on December 8.  The indictment states: 

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Sunday, December 18, 2022

Shooting at Kroger

Update (12/19/22, 10:15 AM): Sheriff Tyree Jones said the victims were targeted.  

A shooting took place in the parking lot of Kroger on I-55 N.  Hinds County deputies are working the scene. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones tweeted a few minutes ago that two individuals were injured and taken to UMMC.

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$1,000 Reward for Lost Dog in Lake Castle Area

Ok folks, let's get this lost dog home for Christmas. 

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Rejection & Abandonment

The late Dr. Frank Pollard took up the subject of abandonment as he preached from Romans 1:18-32 in the 1994 sermon posted below. He asked what happens when the good Lord turns away and leaves us to our own devices?  Are there consequences?  Tune in below to find out.  

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Bill Crawford: Will Leaves Reeves off Talent List

 Do you know why Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey would make a great conservative alternative to Trump?

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Saturday, December 17, 2022

Timeline on Coast Cop Killing Related

 The Mississippi Department of Public Safety released more information on how Dr. Amy Anderson killed two Bay St. Louis police officers.  The press release states: 

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Officer Shot in Back in Hattiesburg

 The Mississippi Department of Public Safety issued the following statement. 

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Friday, December 16, 2022

Papa Lane is Going to Prison

 David Lane is going to the pen.  U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate sentenced him to serve 51 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to bank fraud.   The court docket states: 

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Settled! (Updated)

 The University of Mississippi Medical Center issued the statement.

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Ex of Woman Who Killed Two Cops in Prison

Wednesday was a day of horror in Mississippi as a troubled veterinarian shot two Bay St. Louis policemen to death in front of her child.   Unfortunately, questions pile up while answers are few.   One clue may lie in prison where her ex-husband is serving a ten-year sentence for molesting one of their children.  

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Thieves Crash into Police in Madison Chase

 The Madison Police Department issued the following statement and mugshots. 

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Is the King Dead?

The complaints are piling up against the King Edward Hotel online.  Check them out.  Apparently the hotel is suffering major staffing issues.  Posted below are some of the complaints. 

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

Dan Berger: Chablis

A friend and winemaker once convinced me that certain kinds of wines taste better with certain kinds of music, and that the wrong pairing makes for dis-chord.

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Throwback Thursday

 This video of a Madison County food fight actually aged pretty well. 

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Will Jackson Change Rental Codes?

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is holding a town hall forum today to discuss a proposed revision of the Jackson rental ordinances.  A copy of the proposed ordinance is posted below.

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Somebody Got Paaaaiiiiiid!!!

Check out what took place in the Georgia AAA High School Football Championship Game between Sandy Park and Cedar Grove.  

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Water Marxism in Jackson?

"From each according to his ability to each according to his needs." Karl Marx. 

Property values, not water usage, might determine how much Jackson residents pay for water service if Jackson Water Manager Ted Henefin has his way.  WLBT reported December 12: 

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Hinds Deputy Seriously Injured

Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones issued the following statement. 

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Killer Executed

 The Mississippi Department of Corrections issued the following statement. 

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More Info Released on Murder of Bay St. Louis Police Officers

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety issued the following statement. 

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Supremes Revise Bar Admission Rules

The Mississippi Supreme Court issued the following statement. 

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Robert St. John: My 20 Favorite Christmas Songs

 Music has always been a huge part of my life. It surprises me that— in the 23 years I have occupied this weekly space— I have never written about music. I am such an ardent admirer of all genres of music I could have been writing a bi-weekly column for the past 23 years and would still have a mountain of songs, artists, and albums I haven’t covered yet.

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Two Police Officers Killed in Bay St. Louis

 The Mississippi Department of Public Safety issued the following statement. 

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Sid Salter: Two Presidents Ignored Marine Paul Whelan's Plight in Foreign Prison

The debate over the recent prisoner exchange that brought about the release of WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Britany Griner’s release from a Russian prison is yet another example of a polarized, divided America and of bedrock political disagreements that make the political middle ground a bridge too far.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Mardis Indicted for Aggravated Domestic Violence

A Rankin County grand jury indicted Todd Mardis last week for aggravated domestic violence in the brutal beating of his wife at their Flowood home in October. The indictment states: 

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Town Hall on New Rental Regs Thursday

 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued the following statement. 

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Time to Shuck Daddy Coleman?

UMB Bank intends to completely shuck the Colemans after Express Grain ripped off the bank. The bank sued Dr. Michael Coleman for $38 million in U.S. District Court in Missouri on August 24.  Dr. Coleman owned 99% of Express Grain when the company collapsed last year.  

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Coach Leach Passes Away

 Mississippi State Football Coach Mike Leach passed away last night.  Hailstate.com issued the following statement: 

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Monday, December 12, 2022

Book 'Em, Danno

SBF may not be making his media tours for quite some time.  The Bahaman authorities issued the following statement: 

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Mayor's Weekly Briefing

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is holding his weekly media briefing right now.  It is live-streamed below.  

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What is the Riddle of Steel?

The Riddle of Steel returns to the big screen this week at Malco & Tinseltown.  Nietzsche, Oliver Stone, Darth Vader, and Arnold, a combo that is hard to beat.  Showtimes are posted below.

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Critical Condition. (Updated)

 UMMC said Mississippi State Football Coach Mike Leach is in critical condition. The coach was airlifted to the hospital from Starkville last night.  Prayers for the Coach. 

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Bait No More

The Madison Police Department announced last week 11 dogs seized during an October traffic stop are now available for adoption.   Once meant to fight or serve as bait, these pups now look forward to a much better life.

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Sunday, December 11, 2022

Flashback: In Their Own Words (Metrocenter Edition)

It was nearly two years ago when Emily Seiferth-Sanders announced she bought Metrocenter for $10 million. JJ and WLBT did some digging and voila, we discovered she had been convicted of fraud several times in schemes that sounded eerily similar to the Metrocenter project. However, this being Jackson, no good deed goes unpunished. Facebook "celebrities" defended Sanders, due diligence be damned. WLBT viewers gave the tv station hell on Facebook and that is putting it mildly. See how well their comments have aged. Yours truly's comments are in italics.

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Burning Down the House

A fire broke out on Jefferson street north of High Street.  A reader sent these pictures of the fire.  The house was vacant although it housed several members of the non-home population.  

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When Humpty Dumpty Falls

What do woodpeckers, hogs, and Humpty Dumpty have to do with the Gospel?  The late Dr. Frank Pollard tied them all in together as he preached the Gospel in the 1994 sermon posted below.  Enjoy the Sunday Sermon. 

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Chase Ends in Shots Fired

 The Capitol Police issued the following statement. 

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Bill Crawford: McDaniel Almost Jumps in Again

 Get ready. Confrontational Sen. Chris McDaniel, the perennial might run candidate, has announced he may announce his candidacy for Lt. Governor. 

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Saturday, December 10, 2022

Doctor Suspended for Sexual Contact with Patient

 The Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure temporarily suspended the license of Dr. Reginald Rigsby of Madison  on November for engaging in sexual contact with a patient.  No hearing was held on the suspension. 

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D.L. Gardner: Costs & Consequences of Big Government

I like a lot of things Ronald Reagan said during his two terms in the White House. “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are ‘I'm from the government, and I'm here to help.’” He also said, “I hope we once again have reminded people that man is not free unless government is limited. There's a clear cause and effect here that is as neat and predictable as a law of physics: As government expands, liberty contracts.”

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Friday, December 9, 2022

Madison Busts Shoplifting Ring

 The Madison Police Department issued the following statement and mug shots. 

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The Desoto Shuffle

 File this under things that make you go hmmm.  James "Jimbo" Fischer is supposed to have a hearing this morning in Desoto County Justice Court on his June arrest for alleged careless driving and disorderly conduct.   The word "supposed" is used because prosecutors jerked Fischer back and forth over the hearing.  

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Attempted Carjacking in the Heights

 The Capitol Police issued the following statement. 

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Newall Goes to the Great Conjunction in the Sky

 Schoolhouse Rock composer George Newall passed away on November 30.  His cartoons were a staple of Saturday morning viewing.  A few episodes are posted below in his honor. 

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Still Hustling

 He might be in jail but the Polo-Napoleon-Cipher is still hustling away.....

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State Auditor Busts Hospital Clerk in $102,089 Embezzlement

 State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement. 

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Metrocenter Angel Arrested

The Metrocenter Angel might be cast into a good ole Mississippi prison.   Jefferson County prosecutors filed a motion to show cause against Emily Seifert-Sanders Tuesday in Jefferson County Circuit Court after she failed to pay the majority of her restitution in her fraud conviction ten years ago.  Adams County deputies arrested her after the motion was filed.  

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Madison Police Save Dogs from Dog-Fighting

 The Madison Police Department issued the following press release and dog pics. 

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Feds Indict Coleman in Express Grain Fraud

December 6 will always be remembered as a Date of Infamy for John Coleman.  FBI agents arrested John Coleman yesterday after a federal grand jury indicted the former Express Grain CEO for six counts of wire fraud in the company's collapse.  The arrest took place after the Attorney General also unsealed an indictment against him for fraud and making fraudulent statements yesterday.  


The state indictment accused him of stealing over $50 million from Mississippi farmers.  The company collapsed last year and filed bankruptcy.  Bankruptcy claims were approximately $200 million

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Robert St. John: Pass the Crackers (and the butter, and the slaw, and the Comeback), Please

Appetizers are often the most interesting part of a restaurant menu. I could live in the appetizer section, alone, and often do. There are several reasons for this. Starters are easier to develop. Center of the plate proteins need more focus, they cost more, and the gross profit is greater so more care needs to be taken when adding entrees to a menu. Starters are smaller in scale and scope, so chefs tend to spend more creative time developing them.

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ATL Man Gets Taste of Rankin Justice

Suspect struck deputy with car 

Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

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Sid Salter: Mizzou's New AG Learned Courtroom Ropes from Mississippi Grandfather

  Somewhere from a place high on God’s mountain, lifetime Neshoba County resident Hugh “Boots” Harpole is smiling and bragging about his grandson Andrew Bailey, the newly-minted attorney general of the State of Missouri.

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Jackson's Giraffe Dies

 The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

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Indictment: Coleman Ripped Off Farmers for Over $50 Million

Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following statement. 

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State Auditor Finds Covid Relief Funds Misspent

State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement. 

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Prime Hypocrisy?

 Apparently some people think Coach Prime buffaloed the Jackson State University.  Check out the video making the social media rounds.

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Sentencing Scheduled for Papa Lane

 Will David Lane go to prison for his role in the HOA embezzlement scandal?  The U.S. District Court posted in the docket of U.S.A. v. David Luke Lane

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Water Town Hall Tomorrow Night

 The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Apply for Free UMMC Dental Care

 Ruth Cumins authored the following press release for UMMC. 

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#Crimsonprivilege

 No, this post is not about Harvard.  

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Sunday, December 4, 2022

Coach Prime Lays Down the Law

 Coach Prime took the Buffalos by the horns today and spelled out the new reality for his new team.  Good luck to the player who dares bring a cell phone to a team meeting.   Coach Prime went old school as he told his new young charges he was going to run off the quitters.  Watch for yourself. 

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The Valley's Greatest Disaster

Elizabeth Holmes is going to a federal prison after ripping off investors in the Theranos fraud. Her dark wardrobe reflected the darkness of her soul as she lied and stole her way to a billionaire lifestyle only to see it all come crashing down once exposed to the sunlight.  It's a tale of how a one-time wonderkid manipulated the "best and brightest" out of billions and fawning media coverage. Cold Fusion tells the story of how she manipulated the "best and brightest" to perpetuate one of the largest corporate frauds in history in a short movie that is posted below. The movie is not a bad way to catch up on the scandal.  Enjoy. 


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Talking to Your Plate

There is power in numbers and that applies to prayer, right? Prayer groups, prayer lists, prayer chains, you get the idea, right? Well, maybe not.  The late Dr. Frank Pollard disagreed with such in the 1994 sermon posted below.  Watch his take on the power of prayer.  Click on the little three dots next to the share button and you can read the transcript that automatically follows the sermon.  Enjoy. 

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Bill Crawford: Constitution Limits Coach Contracts to 4 Years

 In 1997 Ole Miss athletic director Pete Boone came up with a scheme to offer head football coach Tommy Tuberville a 10-year contract. The athletic foundation would fund and guarantee the contract to get around the state’s four-year employment contract limit. 

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Saturday, December 3, 2022

He Gone!

 Coach Prime will coach at the University of Colorado next year.  He broke the news to his team at an off-campus meeting this evening and posted it on Instagram. 

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The Return of the Skeksis

The magic of Jim Henson returns as The Dark Crystal appears on the big screen at Malco and Tinseltown next week.

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Wanted: Crystal Springs Killers

 Police are hunting two Jackson men wanted for the murder of a convenience store clerk in Crystal Springs.  The Crystal Springs Police Department posted the following videos and statements on Facebook. 

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Will He Stay or Will He Go?

 ESPN reports Coach Prime will be going to Colorado: 

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Friday, December 2, 2022

Canton Corruption Update: Who is J.M.?

 Who is "J.M." in the Canton Corruption case? The indictments of Rudy Warnock and Cleve Anderson state:

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EPA IG Investigates Spending on Jackson Water System

 The Office of Inspector General at the Environmental Protection Agency issued the following statement. 

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Wicker Calls Out Red Snapper Reductions

 Senator Roger Wicker issued the following statement. 

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Homicide at JSU (Updated)

 A homicide took place at Jackson State University.  Multiple law enforcement agencies as well as the Hinds County Coroner are on the scene.  More information will be posted when it becomes available. 

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Flashback Friday: Morgan Freeman Edition

 The things an up and coming actor will do when young. ;-). 

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$400,000 for Water Boss

The feds are paying a nice price for Jackson's new water bosses..   U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate approved an interim order that pays Jackson Water Interim Third Party Grand Poobah Ted Henifin $400,000 per year as part of a $3 million dollar operating budget that is funded by an EPA grant. 

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Child Molester Sentenced to 20 Years

Rankin-Madison District Attorney Bubba Bramlett issued the following statement. 

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Idiot of the Day

 Hmmm...... what do you do if you find a deer sleeping in your driveway? 

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Mayor Welcomes Water Takeover

 The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

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The Ballad of Rudy & Cleve Continues

 A resolute Rudy Warnock pleaded and Canton Alderman Cleveland Anderson pleaded not guilty to corruption charges at their initial appearance yesterday in U.S. District Court.  

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Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.

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.


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Trollfest '07

Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.

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.

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