Monday, July 31, 2023

Hostage-Taking Escapee Gets 60 Years

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

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Delbert Speaks!

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Got 'Em (Updated)

 The Madison Police got their man, with an assist from the Capitol Police. 

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What is That? An iPhone?

 It's the last day of July and you know what that means.  We are almost there. 

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Beauty Bandit on the Loose

The Pearl Police Department issued the following press release. 

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Sunday, July 30, 2023

Is Phil Going After Mississippi Today's Sources?

Former Governor Phil Bryant wants to know who said what to Mississippi Today reporter Anna Wolfe.   Mr. Bryant subpoenaed any and all communications between Ms. Wolfe and suspected sources when he sued her employer for defamation Thursday.  However, coverage of the subpoenas was lost in all the hoopla over the lawsuit itself.  

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Come to the Wildlife Extravaganza in Pearl Today

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What is Freedom?

The freedom to do anything often means one becomes a slave to masters of his own creation.  The late Dr. Frank Pollard preached those who are really free are "those who had the wisdom to choose the right master for all of us are going to be enslaved by something" in the 1995 sermon posted below. Nietzsche considered Christianity to be a slave religion but Dr. Pollard argued only Christianity sets one free from the slavery we all suffer.  Enjoy the sermon.  It's one of his better ones.

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Bill Crawford: State Economic "Momentum" Depends on Perspective

 Perspective…politicians work hard to sell their perspectives to voters. Sometimes, they find a narrow focus helps.

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Saturday, July 29, 2023

Standoff Ends in Cypress Lake

The Madison Police Department issued the following statement.

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Friday, July 28, 2023

Fifth Circuit Rules For Madison, Against Mayfields

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the Madison Police Department did not target Mark Mayfield when it arrested the attorney for his role in the Rose Cochran nursing home scandal in 2014.  

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Here We Go Again

 That wasn't long. Jackson’s newest public works director, Khalid Wood, quit before he even started the job. Looks like the city will have to look for another road manager. 

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Bush Twins Coming to Brandon

Red Mountain Entertainment issued the following press release. 

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Chicken Bayou Lafourche

 In my opinion, this will probably the best recipe I will ever share with you. It is certainly a tasty dish that will make folks believe you are a first-class Cajun chef, worthy of praise and admiration.

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Judge Reynolds Orders Hotel O Demolished

 The Hotel O on I-55 North may soon be gone.  Jackson Municipal Court Judge Jeffrey Reynolds condemned the building Wednesday and gave the owner to ten days to clear everyone and everything out of the hotel. 

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Rankin County Killers Plead Guilty

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

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Crazy Week in Biden Energy

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Describing last week's revelations in the crazy world of Biden Administration energy policy could be done in many ways, but none are good. Words that come to mind are confusing, inconsistent, maddening, anti-American, nonsensical, or idiotic. You decide....

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Public Service Announcement

 Check out what went on sale online today. 

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Phil Bryant Sues Mississippi Today for Defamation

Former Governor Phil Bryant sued Mississippi Today and its publisher, Mary Margaret White, for defamation in Madison County Circuit Court yesterday.  

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The Clown Clowns

 The Grenada Star reported an underdressed Carlos Moore arrived nearly an hour late for his own public reprimand Monday.  The story is reprinted below with the permission of the publication.  

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Henifin To Take Over Sewer System

Ted Henifin will soon be wearing another hat.  U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate issued a proposed stipulated order giving Mr. Henifin the same control he has of Jackson's water system.  

The order came as no surprise.  Despite Jackson's efforts, its sewer system is probably in worse shape than it was when the consent decree began in 2012.  The EPA announced the order in a press release posted below. 

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Memories


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Settle Down (Correction)

Correction: Was having some fun with Clay today.  The Kingfish spoke to someone at Rankin SO but was not the usual contact for these things.  I was told the Florence angle and that the indictee would be going back to Raymond.  Apparently that is not the case and he will be free.  Fire away.  It happens.  

That Save JXN dude freaked out last night over the possibility of alleged St. Paddy's Day Parade shooter Jordan Cummins posting bond. 

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Robert St. John: A Good Foot Forward

 Last week I read an online article about feet. I can’t remember where I read it, or from which website I was perusing. I was probably during one of those Interweb rabbit holes where I’ll start watching a YouTube video about bicycle repair, and two hours later I’m glued to a music video of Herman’s Hermit’s singing “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” wondering how I ever got there.

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Express Grain Trustee Threatens to Sue Coleman

 This story is reprinted with permission of The Taxpayers Channel in Greenwood. 

Things are heating up as the Express Grain liquidating trustee starts lining up possible litigation to claw back money to help pay administrative claims in the bankruptcy saga that most people thought was practically over.

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Sid Salter: Neshoba County Fair Leaders Maintain Rules in Heat of Fiery Political Oratory

In three formal debates and innumerable individual speeches over the ensuing 134-year history of Mississippi’s most storied political speaking venue since 1889, the Neshoba County Fair Association has maintained order and enforced its rules.

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Man Convicted in Canton Hotel Attempted Murder

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

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Have it Your Way, Jacktown Style

Meanwhile on Meadowbrook Road and North State Street.....

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The 'Ganza is Back THIS Weekend!

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The Mississippi Wildlife Federation is hosting the 36th Annual Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza, Mississippi’s oldest and most recognized Outdoor Show July 28th – 30th, 2023 at the Clyde Muse Center in Pearl. Presented by Small Town Hunting Properties & Real Estate, this year’s event will host even more exhibitors, attendees, children’s activities, and entertainment.

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Socrates Begs for Metrocenter Help

Local businessman Socrates Garrett begged the Jackson City Council for help on the Metrocenter Mall last week after admitting he made a "bad business deal."  Mr. Garrett is a member of Retro Metro, LLC.  The company owns the former McRae's building at the mall.  A video of the short presentation is posted below.  It is quite illuminating.  

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Monday, July 24, 2023

Cartoon of the Day

 Meanwhile at the zoo.....

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Bryant Threatens Mississippi Today with Defamation Suit

 Former Governor Phil Bryant demanded Mississippi Today apologize for several statements made about him or else he would take legal action against the online publication.  Governor Bryant's attorney, Billy Quinn, sent the demand letter to Mississippi Today publisher Mary Jo White today.  The letter is posted below. 

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Power Speaks Truth to Lumumbas

 The Lumumbas' attempt to bully Jackson's Water Manager ended in total failure Friday as U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate say no way, Chokwe.

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Sunday, July 23, 2023

Chewing Bubble Gum & Kicking A$$

One of the best action-movies ever made returns to the big screen in a few weeks.  It sort of escaped notice during its first run but lived on as it became a cult classic.

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Shooting by Barrington

A woman escaped with her life after a hoodlum shot at her by the Meadowbrook Road overpass at I-55 Friday evening.  Her mother posted on social media yesterday: 

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Beating the Jokes of Life

"Do you have what it takes to build a life?  What kind of life do you want to build? How are you going to handle the jokes of life that inevitably come? How are you going to handle failure because failure will come to all of us."  Thus questioned the late Dr. Frank Pollard has he preached on using faith to build the proper foundation for a life  in the 1995 sermon posted below.  Enjoy

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Bill Crawford: Some Mississippi Businessmen Benefit from Socialism

Mississippi is a big winner in federal defense spending according to an article by Lynn Lofton in the Mississippi Business Journal.

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Saturday, July 22, 2023

Jackson Terminates Metrocenter Lease

 The Jackson City Council voted Tuesday to terminate its Metrocenter lease with Retro Metro.  However, Retro Metro sued the city of Jackson last month for failing to pay a rent increase for nearly two years. 

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D.L. Gardner: God's Children are not for Sale

Before church she asked whether she had seen me at the movie. “Yes ma’am.” She said, “There are many evil people in the world.” To which I replied, “We’re evil too!” And, she agreed heartily. “Sound of Freedom” is a provocative movie about men and women who risk their lives to save little children enslaved by sex-traffickers. In particular, it’s about Tim Ballard, a former Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations who tracked and arrested those who possessed and distributed child pornography.

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Friday, July 21, 2023

Closed!

 Red Lobster shut down  recently.

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NRA Endorses Delbert

 Citing his clear commitment to upholding Second Amendment rights, the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) endorsed Delbert Hosemann for re-election as Lieutenant Governor in the 2023 Mississippi Republican Primary.

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Governor Names New Tourism Director

 Governor Tate Reeves issued the following statement.

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Is Okra Controversial? Maybe, but I don't care.

I am one of those weird folks who like okra just about any way you might choose to prepare it. I understand there are some who will not touch okra in any form. There are some who think there is no way to rid okra of the slime, and some who just don’t like the taste. This post is not intended to convert you, because if everyone liked okra as much as I do, there might not be enough for all of us and a worldwide okra shortage would get governments involved and that would not be good for anyone.

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Jenkins Case Goes to A.G.

 The wheels of justice are grinding in the Michael Corey Jenkins case.  The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation forwarded the case to the Attorney General for criminal prosecution recently.  

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Tony Bennett, R.I.P.

Tony Bennett passed away.  He was 96 years-old.  I was lucky enough to see him perform at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans six years ago.  Even at his age, he put on a great show.  The vocals did not soar quite as high as they once did but they were still beautiful.  He sang within his range, paced himself, and left everyone feeling they saw a legend in action.  His duet album with Lady Gaga is underrated as well.  Looking forward to Marshall Ramsey's cartoon in memorium.  Thanks for it all, Mr. Bennett. 

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Finding Rommel's Treasure

Want some laughs?  Check out the Goons.  Once upon a time, Peter Sellers and Spike Milligan created a comedy troupe that was the forerunner for modern British comedy.  Enjoy the sketch posted below. It might even be funny enough for the folks in Rankin. 

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

Richard's Disposal Does It Again

 The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

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The Greater Jackson Arts Council Turnip has Blood

It is said one can't get blood out of a turnip but Jake Slinkard might get some blood out of the Greater Jackson Arts Council after all. JJ reported on May 15: 

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Funny of the Day

What happens when a comedian tries to break a dude of his simpness?

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Stolen Trailers Recovered

 The Mississippi Department of Agriculture & Commerce issued the following statement. 

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Wicker: U.S. Needs More Attack Subs

The United States, Australia and the United Kingdom formed a pact in 2021 to boost the three nations’ collective deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. That Aukus agreement is vital but there is more work to do: The U.S. should double its submarine production. 

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Seawright Sentencing Scheduled

Former Baker Donelson attorney Jon Seawright will face the music this fall.  The docket in USA v. Jon Seawright states: 

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Robert St. John: Watermelon 2023

 If I were to make a list of my favorite fruits, it would be extensive. Peaches would top the list. The remaining players would vacillate by mood or season. Blackberries and blueberries are plentiful in these parts this time of year. I’ve loved bananas since I was a kid and ate a lot of pears in my youth. I like all varieties of grapes and most varieties of apples.  



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Weed Wars: The Northeast Jackson Front

Northeast Jackson moved one step closer to getting a medical marijuana dispensary.  The Jackson City Council's Zoning Committee approved a re-zoning application so a dispensary could operate at 4775 Old Canton Road.  

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Sid Salter: 41 Neshoba Fair Speeches Later, August Primaries Loom

For 134 years now, the Neshoba County Fair has remained Mississippi’s premier political stump. Delivering a speech from the Founder’s Square Pavilion under the old oaks has long been a rite of passage for statewide politicians.

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Good Job, Richard's.

The Good Book says the last shall be first and the first shall be last.  Such definitely applies to the Country Club of Jackson where Richard's Disposal is concerned.  The company didn't show up to pick up Monday's garbage until yesterday morning - yet again.  Wonder if the power was out in Gulfport.   

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Man Confesses to Killing Mother

 Insurance Commish Mike Chaney issued the following statement. 

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Ice Cream Safari at Zoo Saturday

The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

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D.A. Challenges A.G. in Fox Case

The Attorney General decision to throw in the towel on the Anthony Fox case will not go unchallenged after all.  Hinds County District Attorney turned Fox's appeal into a three-way fight after he filed an amicus curiae brief with the Mississippi Court of Appeals opposing the Attorney General.

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Bedwetter Alert!

 The question here is who exactly is the bedwetter? Miranda Lambert or the fans who walked out of the concert? Watch for yourself. 

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195 Months for Child Porn

 The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

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Monday, July 17, 2023

JXN Water Issues Notice

 JXN Water issued the following statement. 

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Thieves at it Again

 More crime is taking place in the Ridgewood Road/Old Canton Road area.  This message and video was posted anonymously on social media. 

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State Fair Stars Announced

 The Mississippi Department of Agriculture & Commerce issued the following statement. 

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Sunday, July 16, 2023

Spring Gets Five Years

Most jailbreaks end in failure and Joseph Spring is no exception.  Spring pleaded guilty to grand larceny, felon in possession of a firearm, and escape last Tuesday in Hinds County Circuit Court. 

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Feds Want to Intervene in HB #1020 Lawsuit

 This post is just an update for those following the federal HB #1020 lawsuit, aka NAACP v. Reeves.  The Justice Department's motion to intervene and supporting memo are posted below for those who are interested in the case.  

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Telling Them What They Want to Hear - Not!

Foundations matter and in the matter of faith is no exception.  Thus spaketh the late Dr. Frank Pollard as he told the story of Raymond, the successful but burdened executive and the Wexner Art Center.  Enjoy the 1995 sermon posted below.  

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Bill Crawford: Wealth Migration to South Skips Over Mississippi

“A $100 Billion Wealth Migration Tilts U.S. Economy’s Center of Gravity South,” read the headline on Bloomberg.com. “For the first time, six fast-growing states in the South – Florida, Texas, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee – are contributing more to the national GDP than the Northeast,” continued the article.

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Saturday, July 15, 2023

No Comment

You can't make this up.  I mean, you really.can't.make.this.up.  Despite all of the water problems in Jackson, the public works department never ran a w****house as the New Orleans Sewage and Water Board apparently did.  Verite News of New Orleans reported on June 26:

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Gluckstadt Opposes Madison Annexation

 Gluckstadt Burgermeister Bubba Morrison issued the following statement.

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D.L. Gardner: We're All Part of the Problem

America as a nation is in desperate straits. We have excelled in the “E pluribus” part of our national motto, but we have spectacularly failed in forming the “unum.” Perhaps the only thing Americans agree with today is we are a divided nation. 

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Vaccine Religious Exemptions Begin Monday

 The Mississippi State Department of Health issued the following statement. 

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Friday, July 14, 2023

Friday Night Flicks

Need something good to watch this weekend? Check out these movies streamed on Youtube for, dare we say it?, Free!

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Stupid Crook of the Day

 The Mississippi Department of Corrections issued the following statement. 

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No Comment!

 Perhaps we should start a Gofundme to take care of the back two.

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Shad Nabs Another One

 State Counter of Coin Shad White issued the following statement. 

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Where there's smoke, there must be ...

If you said “Ribs”, then you win today’s incredible grand prize! Are you ready to hear what you have won? It is a grant of special permission from the PolyBear himself to read ZeroBear PolyBear’s up until today, never shared, Top Secret, award winning, dry rib rub recipe. You lucky Jackson Jambalaya reader! Few have ever been as fortunate as you. The King of all Fishes salutes you himself … maybe ... ok maybe not but it certainly reads well, doesn’t it? (KF Note: No salutations until sampling occurs.) 


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Ex-Track Coach Indicted for You Know What

A Madison County grand jury indicted former Canton High School Track Coach O'Keefe Henderson in March for sexual battery of a student.  The indictment states: 

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Deal of the Day

If you live in Brandon or Gluckstadt and are worried about crime in the hood,  Best Buy has a nice sale on outdoor cameras and doorbells. 

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Henifin Speaks!

 JXN Water Manager Theodore Henifin issued the following statement. 

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In Her Own Words

Kristen Clarke is the Assistant U.S. Attorney General for Civil Rights. She filed a motion to intervene against the state of Mississippi in the NAACP's HB #1020 federal lawsuit yesterday.  It was rather interesting to see Ms. Clarke claim racism in her press release yesterday when she is more than guilty of racist behavior herself. Ms. Clarke penned a letter published in the Harvard Crimson Review that well, advocated a wee bit of Black superiority: 

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When the Circus Came to Federal Court.

 Our favorite municipal attorney was at it again yesterday in federal court.  WLBT's Anthony Warren reported: 

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Mr. White Goes to Washington

 State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement yesterday. 

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Justice Dept Sues Over HB #1020

 The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

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D.A. Challenges A.G. in Fox Case

It appears Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens is going to challenge Attorney General Lynn Fitch in the Anthony Fox case.   

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Dear Judge Wingate: Meet Lumumba Transparency

Judge Wingate got a chance to see chutzpah defined in his courtroom Friday as the Lumumba administration claimed it is always transparent about the water system.  Of course, Hizzoner and hiz pals have told so many lies about the water system that it is probably hard for the honorable judge to keep up with them all.  

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Ag Commish Announces Aid for Hog Control

 Mississippi Ag Commish Andrew Gipson issued the following statement. 

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Robert St. John: Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

“The best things in life come from patience.” – Author Unknown

As a kid I grew up across the street from a house on a lake. It was in the middle of town and the property sat on 40 acres. I thought it was cool that someone could live in a neighborhood on a lake. I set a personal goal for myself that one day I would have a house on a lake.




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Sid Salter: Johnie Earl Cooks: God-given Talent, Formidable Work Ethic, & Gift of Joy

 Let’s get the football hero stuff – impressive as it is – out of the way.

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Idiots of The Day

Courtesy of Baton Rouge: 

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Shocker of the Day: Richard's Disposal Edition

 It appears Richard's Disposal wasn't exactly telling the truth when it ran behind on garbage collection two weeks ago.  The Northside Sun reported last week: 

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Law Provides Right to Appeal for CCID Court

HB #1020 opponents shriek the new law does not provide a right of appeal for the CCID Court.  Spectres of secret prisons and lettres de cachet are raised to the horror of many. Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Jim Kitchens contended such during oral arguments in theSaunders case last week as he tried to torpedo the bill: 

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Up at Dawn



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Texas (Alleged) Thieves Caught in Ridgeland

The Ridgeland Police Department issued the following statement. 

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Monday, July 10, 2023

AG Recommends Reversal of Fox Conviction

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The Mississippi Attorney General recommended the Missisisppi Court of Appeals overturn the Hinds County conviction former Clinton police officer Anthony Fox for culpable negligence manslaughter in its brief filed this afternoon.  The Clinton Police Department issued the following statement: 

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Judge Wingate Rejects Lumumba Meddling

Highlights 

- Henifin says over 7,000 accounts straight-piped

- Pearl Call Centre draws fire from Rukia Lumumba

- Colonial leak repair cost $2.5 million

- City wants to "advise" Henifin on picking contractors

 Mayor Chokwe Lumumba's attempt to stick his nose into the management of Jackson's water system ended in failure in a federal court room after U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate rejected his request to force Water Manager Ted Henifin to be more "transparent" while questioning his own transparency on the water system. Undeterred, Hizzoner wanted to help pick contractors and have access to all communications between the Water Manager and Judge Wingate.  To it all, Judge Wingate had one answer: no.

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Fixing the Leaks

JXN Water released a video today that shows the progress made in repairing Jackson's water system.  The short video is posted below.  Enjoy. 

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Cap Police Seize Dogs & Drugs

 The Capitol Police issued the following statement and pictures. 

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Sunday, July 9, 2023

The Kitchens Curveball

A showdown over HB #1020 took place at the Mississippi Supreme Court Thursday.  The oral arguments were following their predictable paths when Justice Kitchens decided to throw a curveball at Solicitor General Scott Stewart as he defended the bill.

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That was Close

Update: Ridgeland police arrested Robert Herring for DUI.  He allegedly reeked of spirits and there were several empty bottles of booze in his vehicle.

 This is not something one sees every day at Renaissance. 

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Promises, Promises, Promises

The late Dr. Frank Pollard named this sermon "Getting out of life alive" as he retold the story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16.  Ignoring Lazarus in life, the rich man saw him again but when it was too late.   Dr. Pollard preached a message of promise, a promise of what it is to be in heaven and what it is to be in hell.  No Dr. Suess nor famous quotes were recited as he preached straight from the good book.  Enjoy.  

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Bill Crawford: PERS Deficit Undermines Politicians' Boasts

 Hearing “record surplus” or “best financial shape in history” followed up with proposals for new “tax cuts” from Gov. Tate Reeves, challenger Brandon Presley, and other campaigning politicians? Take those boasts with a massive grain of salt. 

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Saturday, July 8, 2023

Saturday Night Cinema

A gem of a movie popped up for free on Youtube: The Big Short.  Unfortunately, there are no car chases, CGI, boobies, or gunfights although a certain word is said more than a few times.  However, the movie does have an all-star cast: Christian Bale, Bradley Pitt, Marisa Tomei, Margot Robbie, and The 40 Year-Old Virgin guy.  Oh, and the script-writing in this drama about the 2008 financial crisis is none too shabby even though it's not based on a comic book. In other words, it's a real movie.  Enjoy.

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Manson Killer to go Free

One is sickened while writing these words but written they must be.  A member of the Manson family is going to go free in a few weeks.  Yahoo News reported:

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Mississippi Beats Revenue Estimates by $700 Million

 Governor Tate Reeves issued the following statement.

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D.L. Gardner: Freedom of Speech & Religion v. Discrimination

Last Friday, June 30, the Supreme Court recognized the Constitution prohibits Congress from making a law “respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech….”

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Friday, July 7, 2023

Deputies Save Children

 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

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Flashback Friday

This week's edition of Flashback Friday honors National Bikini Day.  It took place on July 5 but is still worthy of recognition.   

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JPD Catches One-Armed Bandit

 JPD arrested Ashante Keys and Tyneshia Moor on June 21 for several armed robberies that took place at Maywood Mart and other nearby stores on I-55.  

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When life gives you lemons....

 Bake a lemon loaf cake. 

If you really want to thumb your nose at life, throw in some blueberries and almonds!


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Assault at Subway

 A "man" assaulted a female employee at the Subway on Watkins Drive and Beasley Road in Jackson Wednesday evening.  

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Juvie Escapees Captured

 Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones tweeted: 

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Cummins Gets $250,000 Bond

Hinds County Circuit Judge Faye Peterson gave Jordan Cummins a $500,000 bond yesterday. A Hinds County grand jury indicted Jordan Cummins for two counts of first degree murder in the deaths of Josh Spann and Auden "Jubilee" Simpkins on March 25, 2023.  The homicides took place just a few blocks away from the St. Paddy's Day Parade. 

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Supremes Take on HB #1020

 The Battle for HB #1020 is taking place at the Mississippi Supreme Court right now.  Oral arguments are slated to begin in a few minutes.  Watch below as yours truly provides updates during the proceedings.  

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Fourth (Alleged) Deputy in Jenkins Case Identified

A name known to long-time JJ readers surfaced as one of the deputies involved in the alleged shooting and savage beating of Michael Corey Jenkins: former JPD police officer Jeffrey Middleton.  

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Idiot of the Day

 For some people, it's never enough.  Never. 

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New Law Rubs Pornhub Out of Mississippi

Pornhub announced on social media it is um, pulling out of Mississippi: 

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DA to Consider Disenfranchisement in Charging Suspects

 Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement. 

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PERS Update: 4% Better than -4%

The PERS portfolio enjoyed some good news at the meeting of the Investment Committee last week. 

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Robert St. John: Cooking With My Boy

 If I were asked to rank the holidays my family and I celebrate, Christmas would go down as an easy number one. I have such fond memories of childhood Christmases. Today, along with the reason for the season, it’s the time my family gets together in a more meaningful way than the other times of the year when we gather, and the food is great.

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Sid Salter: Affirmative Action Decision of Little Impact on Mississippi Universities

The Supreme Court of the United States last week reversed a longstanding precedent allowing race as a college admissions consideration that traces back to the late 1970s and that was reaffirmed in part in the early 2000s. The current case involved admissions practices at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina.

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

July 4, 1976: Liberation

July 4, 1976 was a day of bicentennial celebration for Americans but was also a day of liberation for Israel.

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Happy Independence Day!

 In honor of Independence Day, here is an oldie but goodie by Robin Williams. 

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Randolph Recuses

Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice is going to sit out the fight over HB #1020 in his court.  

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One Escapee Captured

Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones tweeted the following statement:

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Monday, July 3, 2023

Richland Police Officer ID'ed in Michael Cory Jenkins Case

The Richland Police Department posted the following announcement on Facebook. 

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Idiot of the Day

 Someone was not too happy about losing his "hard-earned money" at the casino.   Warning: Language NOT safe for work or kids. 

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Trash Talk: Hinds Avoids Garbage Collection Shutdown

The garbage will be picked up in Hinds County.  The Hinds County Board of Supervisors approved a new garbage collection contract for Waste Management today.  The contract expired Friday night.  

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Transparency in Jackson? What Transparency?

 Move the minutes over to the disappearing crime stat reports.  Notice anything below? 

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Bigger Pie Forum: Do You Want Your Electricity on or Green?

 We take electricity for granted. Until we don’t have it. According to Entergy, over 250,000 Mississippi customers in its monopoly service area were recently without electricity for days. Some, for weeks. They were unhappy.

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Sunday, July 2, 2023

Burning Down

 The Justice Court building in Fulton is burning down.  

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Will They or Won't They?

 Will the Madison County Board of Supervisors approve the construction of a gas station by the entrance to Lake Caroline tomorrow? 

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Picasso Exhibit Coming to Jackson

 The Mississippi Museum of Art issued the following statement. 

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The Reject Prom

All are invited to the feast but few come as there is always something else to do.  So preached the late Dr. Frank Pollard in the 1995 sermons posted below. Opening with the Parable of the Great Banquet, the First Baptist Church pastor weaved word spears, Winnie Churchill, and the Reject Ball into a message of hope for all.  If you decided to beat the heat and stay home, enjoy the remedial sermon. 

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Bill Crawford: Remember Federalist Papers This Independence Day

If our founding fathers could watch the malfunction of government and the lack of reasoned discourse therein, what might they say?

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Saturday, July 1, 2023

Free Stuff for All

The Republic of Jackson is at it again. 

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D.L. Gardner: President Makes the World Dangerous

 Remember when President Trump called the reports about him colluding with Russian President Putin a hoax? Remember when government officials and media warned how deadly COVID-19 was? Remember medical experts like Anthony Fauci changing science-based recommendations weekly? Remember when mask mandates and maintaining six feet of distance from each other were following the science? And, anyone who balked at all of the COVID-19 science, or disagreed with media’s absolute smoking-gun-proof that Trump had colluded with Russia was called a conspiracy nut? 

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Pelahatchie Bay Water Safe Again

 The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality issued the following statement. 

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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.

Note: Security provided by INS
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