Friday, June 30, 2023

Madison Timber Update

The SEC's case against Lamar Adams, yes, Lamar Adams, is still active in federal court. Receiver Ally Mills filed her 90 day status report today. The case is not even plodding along but is rather stuck in the mud as the defendants bury Ms. Mills in a never-ending avalanche of discovery requests:

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Federal Policies on Cars Becoming Nonsensical

 The Mississippi Energy Institute authored and sponsored this post.

Federal policies on transportation fuels and automobiles are becoming evermore convoluted and nonsensical. You can bet the result of these will be all of us paying more for cars/trucks and fuels. Here's a quick summary:

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How I wish I could turn back time for one more visit

For many years, members of the Jackson old age club shared fond memories of the Hickory House (RIP). It was a flat roof, cinder block joint, located in the 2300 block (I think) of West Capitol Street across from Cedarlawn Cemetery (I'm pretty sure), a half mile east of the "Old Ladies Home" (I can't remember what year they tore down the OLH). I have a really good memory for an old fart, don't I? However, there is one thing I remember, with full, absolute certainty: the Hickory House steak finger baskets were tasty good.


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Snapshot: Mississippi's Labor Participation Rate

 The St. Louis Fed reports Mississippi's labor participation rate was 54.6% in May.  The participate rate has been falling albeit with a few bumps since 2010 when it was over 60%.  

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Feds: Crisler Agreed to Protect Felon From Arrest

A new federal indictment against former Hinds County interim Sheriff Marshand Crisler alleges he agreed to protect a felon from arrest and prosecution in exchange for payoffs. 

A federal grand jury indicted Crisler for selling ammunition to a convicted felon and bribery in programs concerning federal funds. The original indictment stated: 

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Judge Reeves: Government Can't Ban Felon Firearm Possession

 Can the government ban the possession of firearms by convicted felons when they are no longer in prison?  U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves dismissed a prosecution against convicted felon Jessie Bullock after finding a law prohibiting such possession was unconstitutional under the recent Bruen decision.

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The Spice Continues to Flow in November

 The second Dune Part 2 trailer dropped today.  Any movie with Christopher Walken in it can't be bad, right. 

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The Case of the Dormant $100,000

 The dustup between U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, and Water Manager Ted Henifin settled down after a hearing in federal court last week.  

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Lock & Load! Violent Trio Breaks out of Henley-Young

 An extremely dangerous trio of teen-agers broke out of the Henley-Young Juvenile Justice Center in Hinds County after stabbing a detention officer.   The fugitives are Tayshon Holmes (17), Robert Earl Smith (16), and Jason Jones (15). 

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Waste Management Wins

 The Hinds County Board of Supervisors will vote to approve a garbage collection contract with Waste Management Monday.  WLBT reported: 

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Happy Birthday!!!

 It's been 36 years......

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UMMC Breaks Ground for New Nursing School

Annie Oeth authored the following press release for UMMC. 

State and University of Mississippi Medical Center leaders took the first step in boosting the number of nurses in the state by breaking ground on a new School of Nursing on the 75th anniversary of the program’s founding. 

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No Dental Insurance, No Problem

We would like to formally introduce ourselves as LeFleur Dental Group. We are located in the heart of Jackson. Our primary focus is to serve our community with quality, compassionate, and excellent dental care.

We developed a custom-made membership plan for those patients who are either unhappy with their current insurance or do not have dental insurance. We believe our membership plans allow you to receive quality dental care at a fair price without the headache of dealing with insurance companies. Below you will see our options for children, adults, and those diagnosed with perio-disease.

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There she was,  just a walking down the street.......

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Robert St. John: Mississippi

Texans are often recognized for the pride that they have in their home state. I get that. Not because I think Texas is that much better than other states in our country, but because I take great pride in my home state of Mississippi. Six years ago, I wrote an introduction to the book, “A Mississippi Palate.” In it I relayed a story of an epiphany I had a dozen or so years ago. It’s always struck me as odd that I had to travel halfway around the world to truly appreciate the entirety of my home state.

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Trash Talk: Will Garbage Be Picked up in Hinds County?

Here we go again.  The Waste Management contract for garbage service in Hinds County expires Friday night yet the Hinds County Board of Supervisors have yet approve a contract.  Sound familiar? Rinse, Repeat.

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Sid Salter: No Action but Grocery Tax Cuts & Cheap Car Tags Frequent Election-Year Rhetoric

Driving into the Neshoba County Fair gates for an inspection of what needed cleaning, washing, replacing, fixing, or receiving other attention at the Salter-Denley cabin, there was no doubt that this was a courthouse-to-statehouse election year in Mississippi.

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

DNA Used to Convict Man in 1990 Rape Case

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

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Rankin Sheriff Fires Deputies Accused in Jenkins Shooting

 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement at a press conference this afternoon.  The video is posted below. 

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Much Ado About Nothing?

 There was much sound but little fury in a federal courtroom last week after U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate ordered Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba and Water Manager Ted Henifin to appear before him to discuss whether the Mayor implied Jackson's water was not safe at a June 14 press conference.

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Not Ready for Prime Time Garbage Company?

The performance of Richard's Disposal over the last ten days should come as no surprise to anyone who followed the company in New Orleans  Actually, please allow me to re-write that sentence.  The non-performance of Richard's Disposal over the last ten days should come as no surprise to anyone who followed the company in New Orleans.

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400 Liver Transplants & Counting

 Patrice Guilfoyle authored the following essay for UMMC. 

When Dr. Christopher Anderson performed the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s 389th liver transplant, his focus was on his patient, not what day it was. 

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Monday, June 26, 2023

The Day Ms. Coney Took on the Laurelwood HOA

 A Laurelwood resident sued the Laurelwood Homeowners Association and the President of its Board of Directors, Emary Walker in Rankin County Chancery Court after the HOA refused to give her copies of the minutes, financial statements, and other HOS documents.  

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Jackson Garbage Collection Delayed

 The city of Jackson issued the following statement.

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Carnival Cancelled

 Another outdoor event was cancelled in the Jackson metro area due to violence.  The city of Pearl issued the following statement: 

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Sunday, June 25, 2023

Funny of the Day

What happens when a dog shows up at a soccer game?

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Advice on Filing a Claim Following a Storm

Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney issued the following statement. 

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The Parable's Epilogue

The Parable of the Prodigal Son is known to all but forgotten is its second part. The late Dr. Frank Pollard called it the Parable of the Whining Christian in the 1995 sermon posted below. Dr. Pollard described how  envy and self-pity filled the elder son as he hid behind a wall of self-righteousness that made him no better than his prodigal brother.   Enjoy the short lesson as Dr. Pollard says more in twelve minutes than do the preachers who sermonize for an hour.  

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Violence Forces Outlets Carnival to End Early

 The Pearl Police Department issued the following statement. 

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Bill Crawford: Nursing Shortage Part of State's Enduring Healthcare Tragedy

 As many hospitals close wings, downsize, and/or reduce services, Mississippi still faces a serious nursing shortage.

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Saturday, June 24, 2023

Luckiest Man in the World Today

Videographer Kendall Johnson was supposed to go down in OceanGate's third mission to the Titanic but fortunately for him, weather problems cancelled his dive.  The ill-fated fifth mission took place two days later.  Some foreshadowing occurred while he was on the ship as problems continued to pop up.  Indeed, the crew was asking the passengers for help in evaluating computer problems.  So much for expertise.   We all know what happened next and Mr. Johnson is probably giving thanks to whatever his god is for sparing him for a horrible fate. The video is posted below. 

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Another Generator Installation Company Rips Off Customers (Allegedly)

Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement.

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D.L. Gardner: A Prodigal Son's Father

It’s funny how we remember things from childhood. It’s sobering when we realize a lot of those memories are childish. It’s downright humbling to rethink those memories from a father’s point of view. It never dawned on me that I was a prodigal son or how much my father really loved me.

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Woman Indicted in St. Paddy's Parade Shootings (Updated)

 Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement. 

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Friday, June 23, 2023

Largest Mural in Mississippi Unveiled on Museum Trail

The Moore Media Group issued the following press release.

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Garbage Collection Still Delayed

The city of Jackson issued the following statement.

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Capitol Street Moratorium on Bars Extended.

 The Jackson City Council extended a temporary moratorium on the approval of new bars on Capitol Street but not before several Council members questioned the moratorium. 

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Please Help Hobo (Updated)

Update: Hobo has a home!  Several readers responded and one of them was lucky enough to adopt Hobo.  Thanks to all who responded.   

Hobo makes an urgent plea for help to JJ readers: 

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Bangers and Mash

Thousands of Englishmen have bangered and mashed their way past their ups and downs with a pint or two in their favorite pub accompanied by  today's featured treat. Let's start with the story of one guy who failed more than once to get his favorite pub meal.

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Homicide in Ridgeland

 The Ridgeland Police Department issued the following statement. 

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Buckley Drive Shooting: The REST of the Story

 JJ nailed some more details about the shooting that took place in Jackson near an Entergy crew.  This message made the rounds of social media earlier this week: 

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Poetic Justice

Sometimes, you shouldn't shoot off your mouth after a game.  Example: A certain Wake Forest pitcher. 

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Ridgeland Shooting

 A shooting took place in Ridgeland tonight. Ridgeland Police Chief Bryan Myers said the shooting took place at an apartment complex on Pine Knoll Drive (behind Amerigo's. ).  Ridgeland police are investigating and will provide more information later.

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Teen Charged in Death of Baby

 JPD charged 17 year-old Zachary Stevens with capital murder in the death of a three-month old baby on June 5.   The homicide took place on May 31.  

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Gulfport Navy Base Under Fire

The Seabees base is under attack in Gulfport but not from a foreign enemy.  The Maritime Executive reported:

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State Auditor Busts Embezzlement in Holmes County

 State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement. 

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Robert St. John: A Former Fruit Cart at a Century

Some people judge towns by their population. Others judge them by amenities such as parks and playgrounds. Many consider school systems and tax policies when evaluating municipalities. Still others prioritize water and air quality. I judge towns by the excellence and longevity of their small independent diners and cafes. 

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An Outsider Visits Jackson

Outside agitator and YouTuber Nick Johnson visited Jackson recently. His Youtube channel is an exploration of American cities - the good, the bad, and of course, the ugly.  The vlogger toured Jackson all over, from West Jackson to downtown to The Fondren before moseying up to the Queen's country. What was his verdict? Check out the video below to find out.

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Dennis Smith, Rest in Peace

 Retired WLBT News Director Dennis Smith passed away yesterday.  He was the best news director this town has seen over the last few decades.  He was a newsman at heart and expected his reporters to be the same.  Many a cub reporter came to him fresh out of college and moved on to bigger and better things after serving under his tutelage for a time.  He was a blessing to his profession and the community he covered.  

Dennis & Jenny Cunningham Smith (Sister in Law)

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Live at 6

 State Representative De'Keither Stamps will host Entergy Mississippi CEO Haley Fisackerly on his radio show on 90.1 FM at 6 PM.  You can watch it live on Facebook.

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Idiots of the Day

 The Department of Labor issued the following statement. 

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Moving Forward

What happens when a tradition of 33 years is ditched?

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Rez Increases Discharge, Minor Flooding Expected

 The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District issued the following statement. 

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Mayor Doubles Down Against Judge Wingate

 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba doubled down on his remarks about the Jackson water system even  though a federal judge said he may have spread "misinformation."  

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Sid Salter: Don Triplett's Life Ends, Leaving a Legacy of Hope

 Donald Gray “Don” Triplett of Forest, Mississippi was for the whole of his life “different.” But like many who are different, Don quietly transformed those differences into something truly special.

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Storms Cause Jackson Garbage Collection Delays

 The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

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Mayor Lumumba & Entergy CEO Holds Briefing

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

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Rez Increases Discharge

The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District issued the following statement. 

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What Every Taxpayer Should Know About Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

State Auditor Shad White authored this post. 

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Those sound like nice words to some. But the truth is that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (or DEI) programs are highly controversial and often push ideas that many Americans dislike. From discussions of “whiteness” and “systemic racism” to “Pride Week,” Mississippi taxpayers deserve transparency into what millions of their dollars are going toward.

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Entergy: Crew Was NOT Under Fire

This rather disturbing message appeared on social media yesterday: 

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Monday, June 19, 2023

Judge Wingate: Lumumba "May Have Misinformed" Public

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba was quite proud of himself as he announced the city was passing out water filters to the citizenry because, as he put it, the water may not be safe for a few more months.  The only problem is water receiver Ted Henifin has said repeatedly Jackson's drinking water is safe.   Judge Wingate is having none of the Mayor's nonsense and ordered him to appear in his court Wednesday: 

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PSC Commish Calls Out Entergy Over Slow Response

 Mississippi Central District Public Service Commissioner Brent Bailey issued the following statement. 

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Is Greta Bullying Again?

A lawsuit charges Greta Bully stole a a woman's house through fraud and used her law enforcement friends to throw the woman out of her home where she lived for 26 years.   

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Sunday, June 18, 2023

Funny of the Day

 What happens when a restaurant segregates its patrons?

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The Greatest Short Story Ever Told

Using the greatest short story ever told, the late Dr. Frank Pollard preached a different type of message on Father's Day in 1997.  Instead of praising fathers as many are want to do on that special day, he exhorted fathers to show love to their children as they are, discover their strengths, and love them with discipline, not punishment.  If the weather kept you from church, enjoy the stay at home sermon.  

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Jackson Opens More Cooling Centers

No help for Northeast Jackson 

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Bill Crawford: University Voices Ignored in State Auditor's DEI Report

 Mississippi State University’s access, diversity, and inclusion expenditures “represent a necessary and appropriate investment in Mississippi’s future,” President Mark Keenum told the Magnolia Tribune.  

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Saturday, June 17, 2023

Caught!

 The law finally caught up with Joseph Spring.  Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones tweeted: 

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Mayor Declares State of Emergency

 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued the following statement. 

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D.L. Gardner: Judgment is Coming

 Nobody thought Donald Trump could win in 2016. The establishment had done everything they could to guarantee he would lose. But, he won and the Democrats protested saying Trump had stolen the election with help from the Russians. They refused to accept the results, and they have been fighting against Trump ever since. 

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It's Coming

 Help is on the way.

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Friday, June 16, 2023

Sewage Discharged into Pelahatchie Bay

 The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality issued the following statement. 

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Bedwetter Alert!

 Believe it or not, this commercial made quite a few people mad.  Just watch a couple of reaction videos on Youtube. Heaven forbid they should ever be exposed to Sam Kinison. 

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Mississippi Unemployment Reaches New Low

 Governor Tate Reeves issued the following statement. 

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Juneteenth Celebration Postponed to Monday

 The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

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Southern Comfort, Straight out of Itta Bena, Courtesy of a Granny

Which came first? The chicken or the dumpling? Who cares? Well, I do. And my answer to this important question comes from a farm kitchen in Itta Bena, MS. 



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Jackson 911 Service Restored (Updated)

Update (11:20 AM): 911 service is restored.  

The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

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Crechale Indicted in Domestic Violence Case

 A Hinds County grand jury indicted Philip Crechale in March for aggravated domestic assault.   The indictment charges: 

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Morgigno Becomes Interim State Superintendent

 The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following statement. 

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Let It Hail, Let It Hail, Let it Hail

 The Mississippi State Climatologist reported a hailstone yesterday that tied the state record: 

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BIPEC Endorses Hosemann

 The Business and Industry Political Education Committee (BIPEC), which represents business and industry leaders in Mississippi, endorsed Delbert Hosemann in his bid for re-election for Lt. Governor today. Hosemann was first elected as Lt. Governor in 2019 with more than 60 percent of the vote.

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Bigger Pie Forum: Fiscal Challenges of PERS

 Mississippi’s retirement plan is not unique in that it faces challenges, such as market downturns, a global pandemic, and changes in accounting standards.  These events are impacting pension plans nationwide.

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Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund OK's $9.8 Million for 21 Projects

 Governor Tate Reeves issued the following statement. 

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Food Fight!

Some fireworks took place at the 1% Sales Tax Commission today when Hizzoner tried to stop two Commission members from speaking in public about the commission.  One of those members just happened to be one Mr. Pete Perry so one can imagine how that worked out for the Mayor. 

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Times (UK): China Engineered Covid-19 Virus

Truth doesn't always erupt but often presents itself in drips, drips that eventually wear through a rock of lies.  The Times (UK) presented more evidence Sunday that an accidental leak of the Covid-19 virus from a Wuhan lab created the worldwide pandemic.  The Times reported: 

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Governor Appoints Rainey as Chancellor for 12th

 Governor Tate Reeves issued the following statement. 

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Robert St. John: It's a Tough Job but Somebody's Got to Chew It

 “No one trusts a skinny chef.” In my business— if you posess the body style I walk around with every day— that comment is often heard. I think most times it comes from a place of love. But when broken down to its raw meaning, it’s someone saying, “Dude, you’re fat.”

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Funny of the Day: Trooper Edition

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety posted the Director of the Driver Services Bureau position on Facebook on January 25.  Apparently the position did not require one to be...... a Trooper.  Well, that didn't sit too well with someone.  

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Sid Salter: Food Stamp (SNAP) Benefits Rise Despite Debt Deal Hype

 In the wake of the recent congressionally adopted debt ceiling limit deal between Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated the bill would save taxpayers $1.5 trillion over 10 years.

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

The Organ Trail: In the Beginning There was the Lung

Gary Pettus authored this story for UMMC. 

The winter sun had bled out and sleet stabbed the tarmac as Dr. Seshadri Raju arrived at the Jackson airport wearing his best blue polyester suit so appropriate for India’s tropical clime.

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Jenkins & Parker Sue Rankin County, Sheriff, & Deputies for $400 Million

Note: This post was originally posted yesterday at 7:10 PM.  JJ only posted the lawsuit.  The post has been "bumped" to include coverage of the lawsuit. 

 "The good does not always triumph. Sometimes the dark side overcomes what Lincoln called the better angels of our nature." General Gorman in Apocalypse Now.

Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Parker sued Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey and Rankin County Deputies Brett McAlpin, Hunter Elward, Christian Demond, and several John Doe deputies in U.S. District Court today for Section 1983 violations such as the use of excessive force and depriving the plaintiffs of their civil rights. The lawsuit accuses the deputies of torturing them as well as shooting one man in the mouth while they were handcuffed. The complaint seeks $400 million in damages.

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Rounding Them Up

 The long arm of the law continues to grab those who helped Joseph Spring after he escaped from the Raymond Detention Center.  Meet his friends and family. 

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Coming Soon!!!

 Say hello to my little friend!!!

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"Jackson Has a Crime Cancer"

U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate dismissed Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Randolph from the NAACP's federal lawsuit challenging HB #1020 - but not before he said a few things about Jackson crime: 

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State Auditor: State Universities Spend Millions on DEI

State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement. 

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Sunday, June 11, 2023

Here We Go Again: Library Edition

 The Eudora Welty Library closed yet again due to a lack of air conditioning.   WLBT reported: 

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Leaves & Fruit

Is there such a thing as faithless faith? Using the parable of the fig tree (Luke 13:6-9), the late Dr. Frank Pollard said there is indeed such a thing as he compared it to the fig tree that bore leaves but was barren of fruit.  Such a tree he called "epidermis religion" in the 1995 sermon posted below.  Enjoy. 

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Bill Crawford: Data Search Fails to Reveal Student Progress

 Sometimes it’s fun to rummage around in published data to see what you can find – or not find.

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

Will You Go in the Water Again?

 A few friendlies showed up in Orange Beach today. 

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Shooting at Hinds Raymond Campus in April

Raymond police arrested Cameron Sanders for shooting a woman in a vehicle at the Hinds Junior College* Raymond campus on April 21.  Sanders is a 19 years old resident of Byram. 

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D.L. Gardner: Circles of People Looking for Jesus

 In some circles people are talking about Jesus returning soon to set up His kingdom. Of course my circles are older than they used to be and speeding closer to the end of this life. Nevertheless, the Real Clear Politics (RCP) average of polls has been showing a precipitous free-fall in Americans’ view of the direction of the country. A lot more folks are looking up believing Jesus’ return is the only hope left for us. 

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Friday, June 9, 2023

Cultivation Hall Closing

 The District at Eastover issued the following statement. 

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Sunlight & Disinfectant in Madison County

Sunlight is the best disinfectant and State Representative Jill Ford poured a whole bunch of disinfectant on the Madison County Board of Supervisors at a luncheon Wednesday.  

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Do Mennonite ladies have an almond poppyseed spiritual gift?

In times past, the Ole Country Bakery in Brooksville, Mississippi was owned and run by a bunch of nice folks from the Mennonite community in Brooksville.


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Dear Jackson Prep Football Team

 Whoever suffered the theft of his football helmet, he can go get it back now.  

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Hickingbottom is OUT!

Bob Hickingbottom will have to run for Governor another day. The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled Bob Hickingbottom waited too long to challenge the Mississippi Democratic Party's disqualification of him in the gubernatorial primary. The opinion is posted below. 

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State Fire Marshal Buys 45,000 Smoke Alarms

 Mississippi State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney issued the following statement. 

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Employers: Beware the Helicopter Parents

Beware the helicopter parent for its numbers increase while damaging all they touch.  Not content to control their kids school time and play time, now they try to rule their work time as well.  The Wall Street Journal reported today: 

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Governor Declares Day of Mourning

 Governor Tate Reeves issued the following statement. 

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20 Years in Liquor Store Armed Robbery

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

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Fireworks Fight Fizzles

The Chapel of the Cross will probably not have a fireworks stand for a neighbor after the Livingston-Mannsdale Heritage Preservation District tabled its application Tuesday night.

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Clown Show!

The Jackson City Council held yet another clown show last week.  The City Council discussed the 2022 annual audit with past auditor Scott Hodges of Tann, Russ & Brown.  Instead of a serious discussion of city finances, what took place was a fount of foolishness as the Council asked if the audit would be finished by the end of the summer even though the city had not hired Mr. Hodges nor provided him with any financial information. 

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Funeral Procession Route for Officer Randy Tyler Announced

 The Madison Police Department issued the following statement. 

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Robert St. John: Friends on the Level and Restaurants Off the Track

 Everyone has “that” friend. He or she is the friend that doesn't sugar coat his or her comments. It's a straight talking friend who will tell you exactly what he or she thinks. Tact is sometimes involved, but other times not. I rank my straight talking friends by degrees.

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Clinton Voters Approve Hotel/Restaurant Tax Renewal

 The city of Clinton issued the following statement. 

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Sid Salter: Herring's New Book Captures a Fascinating Part of Mississippi History

After more than a century of courthouse-to-statehouse-to-Capitol Hill dominance in Mississippi politics, the Mississippi Democratic Party inexorably lost its stranglehold on the levers of power in the state beginning in the 1970s.

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Fireworks in Madison County

It appears there might be some fireworks over well, some fireworks in Madison County.  John Wood of Canton wants to place a fireworks stand next to the historic Chapel of the Cross.  

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EPA Sends $115 Million to Jackson

The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following statement.

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Water Pressure Falls in Part of Jackson

 JXN Water issued the following statement. 

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Southern Miss Goes Super

 Congratulations to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.  

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Funeral For a Hero

 The Madison Police Department issued the following statement. 

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FAA: Autopilot Problem Doomed Morgan

The FAA said an autopilot problem is probably what killed former State Senator John Morgan when his plane crashed in the woods of Northwest Arkansas on May 17. 

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Shootout Near Freelons

 The Capitol Police issued the following statement. 

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Funny of the Day

A local resident came up with a rather creative way to get out of a speeding ticket a couple of years ago.  He posted the experience on Facebook: 

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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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JXN Water Launches New Water Service Call Number

JXN Water issued the following statement. 

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Raw Sewage Blackens White Oak Creek

JJ reported yesterday that White Oak Creek was filled with raw sewage where it flows under Old Canton Road.  A reader said JJ was full of crap and there was nothing wrong with the creek.  Well, yours truly spoke to MDEQ this morning and learned the agency issued a warning about White Oak Creek on May 25: 

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Memories



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Developer Wants to Build 700 Homes in Madison County

A developer seeks approval from the Madison County Board of Supervisors to build a subdivision of nearly 700 homes adjacent to the Deerfield subdivision. 


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Sunday, June 4, 2023

Ewwwww!!!

There might be a slight problem at White Oak Creek where it crosses Old Canton Road.  

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To Pull or not Pull the Weeds

 The late Dr. Frank Pollard pondered two questions many preachers are loathe to discuss: Why is the church full of lousy people and why do people not go to church?  The First Baptist Church (Jackson) pastor used the question to Segue into the Parable of the Weeds found in Matthew 13. No doubt many a reader has an answer for both questions.  Enjoy the lesson. 

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Bill Crawford: Voters Could Change Triumvurate

 Books, briefs, broadcasts, and blogs provide discourses galore on the growing concentration of wealth and power in America. Mississippi is not estranged from this trend. The transmogrification of the triumvirate of power that controls public policy and spending provides a good illustration.

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Saturday, June 3, 2023

To Strike or not to Strike

What to do about the Mexican Drug Cartels is a rather bedeviling question.  American demand creates a tremendous opportunity for supply, ergo the rise of the Cartels and the fall of the Mexican state.  As Cartel brutality becomes more widespread, some of our Warhawks advocate using the military against the Cartels.  The idea is not without its attraction as the Cartels are undoubtedly no match for Special Forces and surgical weapons, right? However, there may be another side to this equation. Former infantryman Chris Cappy knows a little bit more about combat than the average Warhawk.  He discusses the pros and cons of taking military action against the Cartels in the video posted below.   Fix a drink or consume an edible and enjoy.  

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Express Grain Update: Crabs in a Bucket

 This post is reprinted with permission of the Taxpayers Channel in Greenwood. 

Several creditors have filed administrative or priority claims against the bankrupt Express Grain estate, which as of the March 2023 monthly operating report only had $2,084,758 left in the bank to wind down business and pay remaining claims.

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Help Randy Tyler's Family

A Gofundme page has been created for the family of slain Madison police officer Randy Tyler. Link to page.   He left behind a wife and kids. Please help.


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D.L. Gardner: Truth or Consequences

The truth is that consequences are no longer effective deterrences for illegal or immoral actions. What’s the worst that could happen? Politics has replaced law enforcement as well as moral values. Comedy has died because comedy needs steadfast truth and predictable consequences. 

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Friday, June 2, 2023

Government Farmers Market Extends Hours

The Hat issued the following statement. 

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Update on Gluckstadt Manhunt

 The Madison Police Department issued the following statement.

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Aftermath


Credit: WLBT   

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Ms. Julia would be so proud, she might say, "Bon Appetite!"

or how to make Beef Bourguignon

Way back when, as in BFC (Before Food Channel), Boston Public TV station WGBH took a risk and offered former OSS Top Secret Spy Lady, cook book author, and creative developer of an effective WWII era shark repellent that is still in use today, a chance to expose America to the somewhat exotic art of French Cooking.  Julia Child made good use of her 1951 degree from the famed Cordon Bleu cooking school in Paris and began entertaining home cooks in the summer TV pilot season of 1962. For the rest of her life, Julia never shied away from telling us when in doubt, we should "Add some butter".

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Manhunt in Gluckstadt

Police are conducting a massive manhunt for Hinds County jail escapee Joseph Spring in the industrial park area of Gluckstadt between the interstate and Highway 51. 

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State Epidemiologist Retires

The Mississippi State Department of Health issued the following statement. 

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Update on Crossgates Killing (Updated)

 The Brandon Police Department provided more information about the murder of Madison Police Officer Randy Tyler: 

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Former Ridgeland Police Chief Killed in Brandon Shootout

The Brandon shootout reported below ended in more tragedy. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued the following statement. 

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No Grace for Kevorkian

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

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Brandon Police Officer Shot

Update (10:00 AM): Caution tape around house, ambulance arrived at house. 

Update: Officer is alert and speaking. 

A Brandon police officer was wounded this morning during a shootout with a suspect in the Crossgates neighborhood.  

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Trollfest '09

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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