Jackson Jambalaya

 If Rebel fans want to enjoy seeing T-Bob Hebert (yes, Bobby's son) and friends throw a tantrum after a loss, enjoy watching Whiskey & Wine below.  Good game to the Rebels.  They won fair and square as they beat LSU's defense to a frigging pulp as House made Lou Tepper look like a defensive genius.  Enjoy. ;-) 

Hinds County Court Judge Johnny McDaniels revoked Derrick Coleman's bond after he failed to wear a GPS monitor as required by his bond. Coleman was supposed to wear the monitor after his wife filed domestic violence charges and obtained a no-contact order against him.  She disappeared two months ago.

It’s that time of year again when the weather is cooler, summer passes the torch to autumn, football fans become … fanatics, and the federal government shuts down again. As a relatively new federal employee in the 1980s, I remember shutdowns. What did that mean? Terminology from the government said, “close down non-essential operations, furlough non-essential workers, and only retain essential employees in departments covering the safety of human life or protection of property.”

 The Poor People's Campaign issued the following statement. 

As I thought about what recipe I might share to somehow unite us (that elusive "all of humanity" moment I will never come close to achieving), it came to mind that many (certainly not all) of us have had a night when we would have given just about anything for a hunk of some sort of dense, nutty, chocolate, not allowed on any diet, treat to scarf down while we are watching Field of Dreams, or Casablanca, Shawshank, or maybe Dumbo for the eighth time? It is hard to believe that is one sentence, isn't it? All I can say about that is me too. 

Will bondholders put Hertz Investment Group out of business?  The company owns prominent office buildings in downtown Jackson such as One Jackson Place and the Regions Plaza.  However, the company bet bad on bonds and might have to pay the bill when it has no money to pay such bills. 

Credit: WLBT

 William McHenry of Madison Timber and Lamar Adams fame is in jail.  

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

The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following press release. 

 This article first appeared Thursday in Mississippi Today and is published under a Creative Commons license.   Reporters Jerry Mitchell and Ilyssa Daly authored this story.

In 2014, Bryan Bailey, the sheriff of Rankin County, Miss., made what seemed like a series of routine requests of the local district attorney’s office.

 The Waffle House by Northside Drive closed. 

 Hinds County Court Special Judge James Bell buried all charges against former Jackson State University President William Bynum yesterday after he was charged with prostution and 

OK, you are a JJ baller.  You eat at Koestler Prime every weekend.  You don't go to 30A, You are 30A.  You've got the platinum trophy sporting a three carat ring and appropriate fillers.  Reunion? Please.  That's for the poors.  Football games? Only in the skybox. The Y'all lifestyle? Redneck, please. However, there is something missing in your life.  Thankfully, the Allen Edmonds trunk show comes along to make your life complete.   

Some people think they actually have a chance.

Robert lists his favorite New Orleans chefs. 

This past weekend was a memorable one for our family. Our 26-year old daughter got engaged to her longtime boyfriend. His name is Robert (good name), he’s a great guy, and he’ll be a nice addition to our small nucleus of four. Someone counseled me with the ol’ standby, “You’re not losing a daughter. You’re gaining a son.” That may be, but it sure feels like I’m losing my little girl.

 JXN Water issued the following warning. 

 State Auditor Shad White authored this column. 

If you looked online last week, you’d probably see me being called “the worst of society,” an “anti-intellectual,” and a “white supremacist.” 

 While there does seem to be growing momentum for progress on Mississippi lawmakers taking up policies that could provide some financial stability for the state’s struggling hospitals, there are other difficult and expensive issues facing the 172 members of the Mississippi Legislature.

 There is one trial down and one to go for Cerissa Neal.  A jury found the former Mississippi Department of Education Director not guilty of PPP fraud today in U.S. District Court.  

 The Desoto County Sheriff's Office posted the following message on Facebook. 

 Morgan Wallen will return to Oxford April 20 for his make-up concert.  Eli Manning announced the news on the country music superstar's Instagram channel this morning. 

Red Mountain Entertainment issued the following statement. 

 William "Polo" Edwards wants to get out of jail and wants to get out of jail now.  Edwards filed a motion for bond in Hinds County Circuit Court on September 15.  

 The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following statement. 

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

The Mississippi Court of Appeals will not hear oral arguments in the Anthony Fox case.  

Prosecutors moved to revoke the bond of Derrick Coleman after his wife, Latasha, disappeared on July 18.  Coleman was convicted of violating a no-contact order over a year ago and sentenced to jail. However,  a Hinds County Court judge reduced his $250,000 bond to $50,000.  

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

 Coach Prime may be gone but he can still dominate Jackson even from 1,200 miles away as shown last week on 60 Minutes.   

What are strengthening angels? Tis a question the late Dr. Frank Pollard discussed as he continued preaching on the role of angels in the spiritual realm of things.  He preached how angels have been used to strengthen those facing trials and tribulations, from those burned at the stake to a patient to even  Christ in his time of need.  Enjoy the 1995 sermon posted below as Dr. Pollard preaches from Luke 22:43.

 State Auditor Shad White is playing IHL Tzar again. Now he foolishly wants government to tell university students what they can and cannot major in.

 The Madison Police Department issued the following statement. 

 The Amile Wilson Campaign authored and sponsored this post. 

Yesterday’s ruling of the Mississippi Supreme Court is a win for Jackson. The CCID is an important part of any path forward for downtown Jackson. Some of the most successful cities in the country are collaborations between multiple municipalities, counties, regional, and state governments. It is time for Jackson and other regional and state partners to embrace a collaborative process that will ensure the success of both the suburbs and the downtown they support.

Have you ever wondered what times were like 2,000 years ago? We are approaching the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus’ crucifixion, burial, resurrection from the dead, and ascension into heaven. Are times today better, worse, or about the same as they were then? That depends on a lot of different factors, correlations, and personal circumstances.

 Clinton Mayor Phil Fisher issued the following statement:

 The Mississippi Hospital Association fired Executive Director Tim Moore.  The organization issued the following statement: 

 Mississippi Today and former Governor Phil Bryant got into it yet again.   

You might notice the weather has changed from very hot +100 F to a milder 80-90 degrees. I grew up in Mississippi and know better than to complain too much when it is close to 100 or rejoice too much when it drops down to the high 80s or low 90s, because as easily as it falls, it can go right back up until Christmas passes. As one who was happy to see 80s and low 90s this week, I decided to make some more soup.

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

 Governor Tate Reeves issued the following statement. 

The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled on the constitutionality of HB #1020 today.  Simply put: The CCID Court is good, the four special-appointed Circuit Judges are bad. Posted below are the relevant excerpts from the 45-page opinion. 

Hotel burns as owner fiddles in court

The owner of the dilapidated Hotel O on I-55 N Frontage Road struck out yet again in court as Hinds County Court Judge Johnny McDaniels rejected his appeal of a demolition order.

Annie Oeth authored the following press release for UMC. 

 The city of Jackson wants to tear down the Eudora Welty library.  WLBT reported: 

A man stabbed his wife on St. Andrew's Drive recently yet CCJ members say JPD officers refused to catch the suspect. 

 State Auditor Shadrack White issued the following statement and report. 

State Auditor Shad White released a report today arguing for changing the way taxpayer money is spent at Mississippi’s public universities. The report highlights the degree programs whose graduates are most likely to stay in Mississippi or land a good-paying job versus the ones who are not.

Everyone has a personal wonderland. When my brother visits a hardware store, a garden center, or a tackle shop he has hit peak existence as those places are his wonderland. When my wife is in an antique store it’s her little slice of heaven. Years ago, my mother loved art galleries and art supply stores. My friend Anthony’s wonderland is Disneyland (though that seems like cheating). For me it’s restaurant trade shows, and restaurant supply showrooms and stores.

 It's not often The Godfather and The Godfather Part II are on the big screen but on the big screen they will be this week and next week in  Jackson's premier (and only) movie theatre, the Capri. 

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Brandon Presley has pledged that if he is elected governor in November, he will expand the state’s Medicaid program “on Day 1” of his tenure. In today’s parlance, good luck with that.

 Tune in tonight for some political drama at the meeting of the Clinton Board of Aldermen over what else but redistricting.  

Correction: Rollins was mistakingly referred to as a former player. He is still on the team. 

An Ole Miss tackle sued Ole Miss and Head Football Coach Lane Kiffin for $40 million in federal court after he claimed he was kicked off the football team for being depressed. 

 Madison-Rankin District Attorney Bubba Bramlett issued the following press release. 

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

The state court criminal trial of John Coleman has been put off again until Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

 Yesterday's meeting of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors was one for the books as you know who went on a tirade lasting over ten minutes.  Just watch.  

Did some hackery occur today at WLBT? 

 The Colonial Circle bridge is almost ready. 

 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba is holding his regular press conference right now.  It is live-streamed below. 

 State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement. 

"Don't mess with that swamp voodoo.  It worse than the devil." - old nursemaid's warning.  

That swamp voodoo.... it's something else.  

 Former Flowood Police Chief Ricky McMillian passed away.  The Flowood Police Department posted the following statements on Facebook: 

Google is rolling out the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro in early October so it is clearing out its stock of the 7 Pro.  If you want to pick up an unlocked flagship phone on the cheap, this is not a bad way to go.  

Are angels to be worshipped?  How should they be treated?  Using stories from World War II and the Korean War, the late Dr. Frank Pollard discussed the role of angels in the great scheme of things and did so in only ten minutes.  If you can't make it to church, enjoy the 1995 sermon posted below.  

 Thirty-one years ago in November an overwhelming 70% of voters approved a ballot initiative process for Mississippi. Two years ago the Mississippi Supreme Court threw out the process over a wording snafu. Despite state leaders’ calls for the process to be reinstated, that has not happened. So, another November general election will pass with citizens denied their right to alter their constitution.

 No arrests are planned for the showing of The Exorcist next month at the Cinemark theatre in Pearl.  

 Sean and Leigh Ann Touhy denied they took advantage of former NFL star Michael Oher in a response  filed in the Probate Court of Shelby County, Tennessee yesterday. 

A couple of years ago I shared a post on Facebook that mocked misinformation. The photo allegedly showed a 206 year-old Tibetan monk who had just been discovered alive in a mountain cave. The caption said he had been in a meditative state called “takatet” for years. It continued, “Among his things, they found an old scroll that read, ‘Stop believing all the crap you read on Facebook.’”

One of the best movies to hit the screen in the last 40 years returns next week.   Barry Levinson, Tom Cruise, and Dustin Hoffman are at their best in Rain Man.  

The Lumumba administration decided Jackson does not need an internal audit department.  WLBT reported: 

 Retro Metro, LLC issued the following statement. 

We love soup at our house. That is probably an understatement, with the truth being more like, WE LOVE SOUP AT OUR HOUSE! I understand many folks break their culinary year into seasons, with a weather based menu. This means they cook cooler foods like BLT sandwiches on Sally Sunflower toasted bread during hot times and save hearty soups for the cooler season. We did that at one time too, with the soup season set aside for the few months when the hot weather had not taken soup off the dinner rotation. In Mississippi, and especially this year, warmer is translated as HOT! Then one day, it occurred to me our AC has lower temperature settings that go very well with soup in the heat of summer.

 Phil Bryant's slog to find out who Anna Wolfe's sources are in her DHS scandal continues in his defamation lawsuit against Mississippi Today.

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 Flowood police charged Adam Russell with extortion and arrested him on September 6.

 The Mississippi Energy Institute sponsored and authored this post.

 What are the energy sources of electricity in MS, and how does MS compare with TX and the U.S. as a whole?

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

 A dog nuts went nuts at the beach when "Savage" well, went savage on the beach, running wild, biting other dogs, you get the idea.  The police showed up and well, just watch for yourself. 

State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement.

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba refuses to issue another request for proposals for garbage collection even though the current contract with Richard's Disposal expires in a little over six months.

 One of the most frequent questions I am asked in interviews is, “What is your favorite ingredient?” That’s a broad and subjective question, but it’s low hanging fruit for an interviewer when speaking to someone in the food business. My answer typically varies depending on the season, my mood, what genre of the food world I am exploring at that moment, and a dozen other factors that might come into play. 

Annie Seth authored the following press release for UMC.  

  At the age of 29, then-Republican Jackson City Commissioner Doug Shanks had no less than the political writers at The New York Times hanging on his every utterance during the Republican National Convention battle between then-President Gerald Ford and insurgent California GOP Gov. Ronald Reagan.

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

A Rankin County Court bound over Nicholas Webb to the grand jury after he was arrested for allegedly molesting a family member.  However, charges were dismissed against his parents, Pastor Stephen Webb and his wife, Stephanie at a preliminary hearing today. 

 Commissioner of Insurance Mike Chaney issued the following statement. 

 The good guys won a round.  The following post appeared on Facebook last weekend: 

 The Mississippi Department of Transportation issued the following statement. 

 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is holding his regular press conference.  It is live-streamed below.  

Note: (9/12/23): The charges were dropped against Stephen and Stephanie Webb.  Consequently, their mug shots were removed from this post.  

Pearl police arrested and charged Nicholas Webb with sexual battery/statutory rape.  The police also charged his parents, Stephen and Stephanie Webb, with contributing to the neglect/delinquency of a child. Stephen Webb is the pastor of Plain Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Richland.  

 What happens when things get so bad one begs for death? 

The Byram Police Department issued the following statement Friday. 

 Once upon a time, New Orleans once had bull fights.  Actually, Algiers had bull fights but who is keeping track of trivial things such as boundaries. 

Many are hurting, many are broken.  Such suffering builds walls, destroys families, and all too often brings out the worst in people.  The late Dr. Frank Pollard discussed how all too often those who hurt are met with scorn instead of love or compassion while we wonder why so many turn to drink, drugs, or death.  However, he preached there is a way to heal such pain in the 1995 sermon posted below.  Enjoy his message of hope - and relief. 

A September 4th article in The Atlantic claimed Republican politicians across the nation are “impoverishing and immiserating their own constituents” to gain political points with conservative voters.

It left out a key point. Some constituents have it worse.

Hinds County District 2 Supervisor David L. Archie is not going to slink away into the night even though he lost his re-election by a 2:1 margin in the August Democratic primary.   Mr. Archie filed a petition for judicial review of the election of Anthony Smith in Hinds County Circuit Court yesterday.  The petition is filed below. 

 Nine-eleven. We’re approaching the twenty-second anniversary of that terrible day. It’s still a gut punch for many of us. Memories are still fresh and very much alive. Nevertheless, for some among us 9/11 is a bump in the road.

 You scared? Maybe you should be come October 1. 

 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

 The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

I have been a big fan of Mexican food for many years, actually from a Saturday in April of 1971 when I had my first Taco at the World's Fair Park in Seattle, while on a three-day pass from Fort Lewis. Funny that I can so clearly remember the exact moment when I crunched into that taco from the food court beside the Space Needle and thought, "Where have you been for my entire life of sheltered existence?"

 Red Mountain Entertainment issued the following press release. 

 The Capitol Police issued the following statement. 

One might think a federal judge slamming Jackson's Mayor and his crew might be newsworthy and it is - unless one works at Mississippi Today.  U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate's blistered Mayor Chokwe Lumumba in a July opinion yet the publication somehow didn't consider it to be news even though it covered the hearing. 

A Rankin County realtor is serving five years in prison after he was convicted of his fourth DUI last year. 

 State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement. 

 The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following press release. 

 Insurance Commish Mike Chaney issued the following statement. 

 The city of Jackson issued the following statement.

  In a poll of national food critics I believe New Orleans would be listed among the top three food cities in America. To my taste— and I’ve eaten extensively in most of America’s top restaurant cities— New Orleans is number one. Period. No question. End of discussion. 

 The Rankin County Sheriff's Office issued the following statement and mug shot. 

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

Farm boy. High school and college student. Soldier. Aviator. War hero. Military flight instructor. Veterinarian. University faculty member. Sheriff’s deputy. Criminal investigator. State legislator. Christian. Husband. Father and grandfather. Friend. MSU Bulldog.

 Chunk returns to the big screen Sunday at Tinseltown.  2 PM, be there. 

 It's the last call for the annual Jackson Jambalaya fund-raising drive.  Your support makes this website possible and it would not have made it this far without you. JJ led the way in reporting on the Jackson water crisis and covered stories the media would not touch.  However, the need for your support remains as strong as ever. 

 Meanwhile over in Brandon, two gentleladies have a debate at a local restaurant. 

Mississippi Treasurer David McRae issued the following statement. 

 A reader sent a rather nice email and pictures about JXN Water: 

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

Last Thursday, the bankruptcy court in the Express Grain collapse barred Express Grain's bankruptcy attorney from pursuing any claims against John Coleman and Dr. Michael Coleman, due to a conflict of interest.

 The Mississippi Department of Public Safety issued the following statement. 

 Former Jackson Commissioner Doug Shanks passed away.  His son, Representative Fred Shanks posted the following message and pictures on Facebook. 

 Meanwhile at the water cooler.....

 Trustmark settled with the Securities and Exchange Commission for $6.5 million in the Lamar Adams case Thursday.  The Jackson bank announced in an SEC filing Friday: 

Coach Prime had a few things to say at halftime yesterday. Unfortunately, there was no profanity nor was anything thrown.  Just talking to his troops in Prime's own special way.  Start at 1:00 in the video below. 

 Who are the angels? What exactly do they do? Are they spiritual beings? God's messengers? Guardians or bringers of doom? The late Dr. Frank Pollard addressed these questions as he discussed their role in the great scheme of things in the 1995 sermon posted below as he preached from Hebrews 1:3-9.  Enjoy. 

 Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s prosecution of state laws has come under scrutiny.

 Update (7:30): Sheriff Jones says riot quelled, jail under control. 

A riot is in progress at the Raymond Detention Center. More information will be posted when available.

 Coach Prime did it.  Colorado upset heavily favored Texas Christian University today.  The bookies downplayed his team, message boards mocked him, and the experts were well, the experts.  Through it all, Coach Prime maxed out the transfer portal and brought in a decent coaching staff.  The result was a victory over a ranked opponent.   The Buffaloes may have a losing record this year but they already showed they are a legit team. Enjoy the short press conference and game highlights posted below. 

 The Mississippi Department of Corrections issued the following statement. 

 Seriously? So, Democrats control the White House, and federal and county law enforcement agencies are prosecuting the leading opposition candidate for president in four judicial venues from now until, if not through election day 2024? All charges stem from allegations two or more years old? Why have all of these indictments popped up since April?

 This article first appeared Thursday in Mississippi Today and is published under a Creative Commons license.   Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Anna Wolfe authored this story. 

Gov. Tate Reeves’ brother coordinated with state Auditor Shad White on damage control for former NFL star Brett Favre after an audit first revealed in 2020 that the athlete had received more than $1 million in welfare funds, according to text messages the governor’s political campaign released Thursday.

 Jimmy Buffet passed away. Rest in peace, Pirate. 

 The Jackson City Council voted unanimously to cut Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba's budget $264,000 yesterday as his Chief of Staff protested in vain.  

 Hinds County Circuit Judge Adrienne Wooten granted a $250,000 secured bond to Cartisha Cashion.  A grand jury indicted Cashion in December for the murder of 12 year-old Adrian McDougles. 

 300's are rare in bowling and rarer still when shot by someone who has been bowling for less than a year.  Jacob Colella managed to do it at Fanin Lanes Monday night at the ripe old age of 19. 

Here is another case where I stopped constructing a dish one ingredient too early. There probably is no such thing as the perfect meal, since preference and opinion are always factors in evaluation, but did you ever make a dish and, as you were enjoying it, think, “If I had added ----- to the recipe this dish would have been even better than it turned out. How could I have not realized that earlier?”