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 An Ole Miss student is fighting back against an online scandal she says never happened.   

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Last week, Mississippi lawmakers finally stumbled into the 21st century and decided that adults—yes, grown-ups—should be allowed to buy wine online. 

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 Some Mississippi Valley State University men's basketball games might, might, be implicated in a gambling investigation.  ESPN reported: 

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Life teaches us that all things are related.  OK, maybe they aren't, but I did get you to read this far and consider looking a bit more into my foolishness.

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Electricity appears to be the currency of the future for economic growth, and this could put Mississippi at an advantage.

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Update: The victim was 12 years old.  

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

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 The city of Jackson will pay for golf carts stolen from the municipal golf course.  

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Hinds County Chancellor Crystal Wise Martin dismissed with prejudice Clarksdale's lawsuit against the Clarksdale Press Register yesterday.   Judge Martin drew national attention when she ordered the newspaper to remove an editorial criticizing Clarksdale elected officials they claimed was defamatory.  

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Don't miss the 2025 College and Career Savings Art Contest deadline! Applications are due this Friday, February 28.

If you are a student, and you wish to participate, just submit your artwork online at treasury.ms.gov/ArtContest. This year's theme is "what do you want to be when you grow up?"

The State Treasury is sponsoring $8,000 worth of Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) Account scholarships. The teacher with the most student entries will receive a $1,000 MACS scholarship as well! MACS accounts are great because they can be put towards tuition costs, certificates, school supplies and much more!

Before it's too late, read up on the full art contest rules located on the State Treasury website and submit your artwork! Rules

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 Denise Frazier's dog fetish landed her in prison for a few years.  

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Some people judge towns by their population. Others point to school systems, parks, water and air quality, or thriving local businesses. But to me, the character of a town is best measured by its small, independent restaurants and cafes—the places that stand the test of time. They’re more than just places to grab a meal—they’re where stories are told, friendships are built, and communities connect.

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 No, this food fight didn't involve the State Auditor as it took place inside City Hall yesterday.  

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Hinds County Chancellor Crystal Wise Martin kicked a political and judicial hornet’s nest in issuing a Feb. 18 temporary restraining order that required a Mississippi newspaper to remove a Feb. 8 editorial criticizing Clarksdale Mayor Chuck Espy and the Clarksdale Board of Commissioners from its website.

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 UMC is transferring services from the Jackson Medical Mall back to the main campus on North State Street. The medical center announced its plans in a flyer distributed to state legislators recently.  Some services will remain at the medical mall. 

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State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement.

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Correction: The post erroneously reported Jayveon Murphy was one of the suspects. 

Two knuckleheads sit in the Raymond Detention Center after they tried to kill a Hinds County deputy and her children last week.  

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Highlights: 

- History of Case

- The Editorial

- Court Ambush

- Clarksdale Wants to Call it Quits

The city of Clarksdale wants to take its ball and go home after suffering national embarrassment last week.  

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Tripped his way to conviction 

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

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 A mink killed four Amazon parrots at the Jackson Zoo last week.  

Credit: Alexandria Zoo

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 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is holding is regular briefing right now.  The press conference is live-streamed below. 

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A Madison County woman is suing  attorneys Bridget Todd  and Richard Roberts for legal malpractice after her divorce was thrown out because a required form was not filed.  Ms. Todd achieved prominence for representing 14 year-old Carly Gregg in her murder trial.  

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 The Byram Police Department issued the following statement. 

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 Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones issued the following statement. 

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 The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued the following statement. 

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 JJ brings to you every week a sermon from the late Dr. Frank Pollard of First Baptist Church, one of the finest preachers to ever grace Jackson.  Speaking with wit and clarity few possess, he says more in a 15 minute sermon than those who preach hour-long stem-winders.  In the 1997 sermon posted below, Dr. Pollard delves into the story of how Christ used the Samaritan well to break down barriers among race, sex, and religion.  Dr. Pollard even worked in some Jerry Clower.  Enjoy. 

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As the dragon and his beast wreak havoc at the national and international levels, political spats in Mississippi seem mild. Interestingly, the ones making news are all Republican on Republican.

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Pearl police charged a Byram firefighter with gratification of lust.  

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Let's get ready to ruuuuuuuuumble.   Jackson4Jacksonians' Fabulous February Mayoral Face-off is set to begin.  It is live-streamed below.  Yours truly will live blog the debate so tune in below. 

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According to the White House website, in his first few weeks of office President Trump has begun to make America safe again “ending Biden’s catch-and-release policies, reinstating Remain in Mexico, building the wall, ending asylum for illegal border crossers, cracking down on criminal sanctuaries, and enhancing vetting and screening of aliens.”

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 Live tomorrow at Duling Hall: Steel cage match, no time limit, no rules, losers must leave town. 

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 Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones issued the following statement. 

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Update: The school has been cleared and all restrictions are lifted. 

Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

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Two competing tax plans are being considered by the Mississippi legislature. The House plan, published in January and voted through already as HB1, offers to eliminate the state income tax. The Senate this week published their rival proposal.

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Can't get that a particular cabernet sauvignon because it is not the "state list'?   Tired of visiting lovely California wineries and finding out you can't get their wines shipped to Mississippi even if they are not the "state list"?  Be frustrated no more as Mississippi caught up to 47 other states that allow direct shipments of wine to consumers.  

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Just thinking about the pain of the prep work required to make it.

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A traffic stop in Pearl turned into a bit of mayhem for a few minutes.  

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 The Ridgeland Police Department issued the following statement. 

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It's Mardi Gras season and you know what that means.  Randazzo's King Cakes are back at Nandy's Candy.Want the real thing? Swing by and get one. Available flavors are cream cheese, traditional, and a limited amount of pecan praline, blueberry, and strawberry.  You can call 601-362-9553 to reserve one as well. Enjoy.  

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Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is making a major announcement right now.  The press conference is live-streamed below. 

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 The city of Clarksdale managed to get a Hinds County Chancellor to remove a newspaper's critical editorial from its website in a secret hearing held Tuesday.  

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 The infamous Hotel O will soon be coming down after the city of Jackson jumped through all the necessary hoops and hurdles.

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 The Mississippi Museum of Art issued the following statement. 

The Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA)proudly recognizes the outstanding creativity of Mississippi students as part of the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards presented by Atmos Energy. As the regional affiliate for the program’s art division, MMA continues its longstanding commitment to supporting and showcasing the talents of young artists across the state.

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 Who says downtown doesn't have entertainment? 

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Update #2: The Lieutenant Governor issued the following statement: 

Thank you all for the kind words and prayers. I was dehydrated and am feeling fine now. I am grateful for Mississippi’s phenomenal medical professionals and am ready to go back to work tomorrow. Lesson learned: Stay hydrated.

Update #1: State Senator John Horhn told WAPT the Lieutenant Governor got up and walked to his office.   

Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hoseman. Just collapsed in Senate chambers. An ambulance is en route. He is conscious. More information will be reported when available.  

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These days, emotions are running high. One minute, I’m in my truck thinking about our restaurants or the travel business, and the next, a song comes on, and I’m blinking back tears. Not over business, not over projects—over something much bigger, and way more important.

My daughter is getting married in 18 days.

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 The list of lawsuits filed against forestry con-sultant Jeffery Taylor keeps getting longer and longer as more landowners claim Taylor ripped them off while acting as their forestry agent.  

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Both the Mississippi State Senate and the Miss. House of Representatives have passed measures designed to increase funds to maintain the state’s roads and bridges. The plans differ in that under the Senate proposal, an additional 3 cents per year for 3 years (9 cents total by 2027) indexed for inflation. Senate leader estimated the increase would generate about $212 million a year for MDOT.

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 ShamsidDunce strikes out again.  WAPT reported: 

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 A picture taken from dash cam video of a shootout on Lakeland Drive shows a suspect pointing a pistol at a Flowood police officer.  

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 State Agriculchah and Commerce Commish Andrew Gipson and State Representative Missy McGee ( R- Crescent City Grill) are having a bit of an online spat over what else but a cellphone tower.  

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 Secretary of State Michael Watson issued the following statement. 

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 Is artificial intelligence making us well, less intelligent? 

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 Did the EPA funnel taxpayers funds to Cooperation Jackson?  

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 Rachel Vanderford authored the following press release for UMC. 

Lorenzo Boyland of Pearl has been struggling with dental pain ever since the metal filling in his tooth dislodged two years ago.  

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 A Madison County grand jury indicted Britton Butler for no less than eight counts of child exploitation on February 3.  

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 The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued the following statement. 

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 The Capitol Police issued the following statement. 

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Don't you love reading those long-winded prayers people post on Facebook when people ask for prayer? Instead of a simple "prayers sent", someone posts something that screams look at me instead of just acknowledging the request.  Too harsh? Well, Dr. Pollard discussed the hypocrites who emote long and loud prayers in the 1997 sermon posted below.  "Hypocrites" as used in the Sermon on the Mount, he preached, meant those who loved to be seen instead of current use where someone doesn't practice what he well, preaches.   Watch below to see Dr. Pollard discuss hypocrites and the rest of his sermon on the Sermon on the Mount.  

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As politicians focus on, complain about, and try to dictate college curriculum, more should tune into the depth and breadth that college instruction provides.

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 Well, a little war broke out between the Governor and a couple of legislators over what else but...... early voting.   

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 The Madison Police Department issued the following statement. 

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Legendary NFL Coach Vince Lombardi famously quipped, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” In the long run, how do people measure winning and losing over a lifetime?

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A Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper stands accused of sexual battery.  

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JJ wishes you a Happy Valentine's Day....

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The legislature is trying to make it harder  for squatters to find a home in Mississippi after the Mississippi House of Representatives passed a bill that will make it easier to prosecute squatters as well as phony realtors.  

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This post was originally published in April 2013. It is one of the funnier videos ever published on this website.  

Went to the a forum at the Jackson Medical Mall last night for the Jackson mayoral candidates. More will be posted later but here is a sneak preview at the um, Hemp candidate. All she could talk about was hemp and when she wasn't talking about hemp, she was talking about meditation. See for yourself.

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 The Clinton Police Department issued the following statement. 

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The news about Mississippi just keeps on getting better!

First, the Mississippi House passed a bill to allow public to public School Choice. Not far behind is a bill that would allow a form of public to private School Choice.

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The Canton Municipal Executive Democratic Executive Committee rejected the candidacy of a convicted felon who tried to run for Ealdorman.  

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As many as you can carry home from Uncle Zachariah's orchard!

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You are in a real treat in the latest Empower Mississippi podcast.  Grant Callen hosts none other than former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour.  Yup, Haley is back to discuss his views on the current political scene.  Fix yourself a Maker's Mark and enjoy. 

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 An independent autopsy determined Dau Mabil's death was not a homicide. 

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Pracon Global Investment Group issued the following press release. 

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Tonarri Moore is going to federal prison for four years.  Moore pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm a year ago in U.S. District Court.  The court docket states: 

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 JPD arrested Malcolm Phinesee and charged him with arson and several other crimes after a house burned down on Reddoch Drive Monday.     

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 Well, well, well, this is certainly a unique coincidence.  

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In the 1990s, I was at a statewide board meeting for the Mississippi Restaurant Association, and during a discussion about tourism, I mentioned the Hattiesburg Zoo in my hometown. That got some laughs. “Hattiesburg has a zoo?” they scoffed. Some of them chuckled like I’d just suggested we start promoting Hattiesburg as the next great beach destination.

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Update (11:45 AM): The city received the samples yesterday and submitted the report to MDEQ today. 

"We are getting closer to the finish line," said Jackson City Attorney Drew Martin as he provided an update on the demolition of the infamous Hotel O to the Jackson City Council yesterday.

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Kudos to Mississippi Commissioner of Insurance Mike Chaney for advocating for the elimination of his elective office by changing it to an appointive one in the interest of “taking the politics out” of the regulation of the insurance industry in the state.

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 The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

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 Rick Springfield, yes, the Rick Springfield is coming to Brandon along with some other blasts from the pasts on May 31.  

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A shootout took place at the intersection of Hanging Moss and Northside Drive this morning.  

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 Northeast Jackson has a firebug.  Surprisingly enough, the arsonist is a residentially-challenged individual.  The following post and photos appeared on social media: 

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 The Jackson Democratic Executive Committee rejected the mayoral candidacies of Keyshia Sanders and Ali ShamsiDeen.  Ms, Sanders is a convicted felon while ShamsiDunce could not prove he lives in Jackson. 

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 Daveon Reed flunked out of the Hinds County Catch & Release program.  

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 McNeese State Basketball Coach William Wade noticed his team was somewhat tired in the middle of basketball season.  So what did he do? 

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The Hotel O stands strong on I-55 North as a middle finger to Jackson.  Although the City Council approved funding the demolition of the building, nary a wrecking ball has appeared on the premises as the city lags behind on getting MDEQ approval for the teardown.  MDEQ issued the following statement last week: 

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 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

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 Get ready, Hardy's  Jim Bob World Tour is coming to Brandon.  Red Mountain Entertainment announced: 

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 The Big Game, make that the Super Bowl, is today. It is a rematch from two years ago as the Eagles try to upend the Chiefs.  Las Vegas favors the Chiefs by 1.5 points.  However, we can't go by Vegas when analyzing this game but approach it from an environmentalist perspective.  

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John 3:16. Often recited,  often mocked,  and often seen at football games, it is probably the best known scripture in all the Good Book.  What does it actually mean?  The late Dr. Frank Pollard took up the question but instead of preaching just about that one verse, he tied it into the rest of chapter 3, the story of Nicodemus, a good man who sought truth.   Enjoy the 1997 sermon posted below.  

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“Double, double toil and trouble.”

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 JJ brings you a blast from the past: The Old Tyme Deli's Irv Feldman.  

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 SEC Roll Call Greatest Hits, anyone? 

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During his first run for president, Donald Trump promised to build a wall to keep immigrants from crossing our southern border illegally. This time around President Trump vowed a massive deportation operation of millions of immigrants who had entered illegally.

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When fiction becomes truth......

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Jackson Mayoral candidate Ali ShamsiDeen might have a problem getting on the ballot for the Democratic primary in April.  

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The Ridgeland Police Department issued the following statement. 

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Our state is now completely surrounded!  Tennessee has just passed an Education Freedom Act, meaning that every single surrounding state is a school choice state.

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 There might be only 20 people running for Mayor of Jackson instead of the 22 who qualified last week.  WLBT reported: 

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 I came upon a Facebook post recently questioning how many people died from polio.  Actually, it asked (in a rhetorical manner not designed for a response) if polio actually killed anyone as the person justified a stance against vaccines (not the C-19 one, all of them).  Fortunately, JJ is more than happy to answer that question. The polio virus killed 641 people in Mississippi, many of them children.  

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No, it's not a Ruben sandwich, but Arnold Ruben would be happy to eat a serving of this one.

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 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

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 At least no one got shot, right?

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A fight is brewing in the Mississippi legislature over a pesticide "protection" bill.   

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 Governor Tate Reeves issued the following statement. 

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 A bill that would have clipped the State Auditor's wings is dead after it died on the State Senate's calendar yesterday. 

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 The Order of the Sisters of Rukia, otherwise known as the Jackson People's Assembly, had a few choice words for the public corruption indictments of Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba. 

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 Posted below are the 2023 and 2022 campaign finance reports for Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba. He did not submit them to the Municipal Clerk until January 31, 2025.  

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 The city of Pearl issued the following statement.  

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CHICAGO— This city has been a part of my life for the past thirty-five years. It’s a city that holds a special place in my heart, not only for the food but for the people and the memories that have shaped my career in hospitality. Since I started writing this weekly column 26 years ago, I’ve been asked countless times for restaurant and hotel recommendations, not just in Chicago but across the country and especially in Europe—Italy being the most requested.

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 The Tupelo Police Department and the Lee County Sheriff's Office issued the following statements. 

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In a move his administration says is aimed at impeding the flow of illegal immigration and fentanyl, President Donald Trump on Feb. 1 announced the imposition of tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico – some of the nation’s top trading partners.

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 Insurance Commish and State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney issued the following statement. 

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Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba's 2024 campaign finance report lists five $10,000 payments the FBI claims were bribes.  The report is posted below.  The alleged bribes are the chief piece of evidence in the Mayor's indictment for public corruption.

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 A bill stripping the State Auditor of some of his powers to investigate fraud passed a Senate Committee. The bill is called the Mississippi Corruption Act, appropriately named as it seeks to protect the corrupt.  

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Rachel Vanderford authored the following press release for UMC. 

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 Two words: Led Zeppelin

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Clinton Mayor-Elect William Purdie issued the following statement. 

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Mayor files campaign finance reports 

The Mayor is holding his regular press briefing right now.  It is live-streamed below. 

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 Country music star Gavin Adcock is coming to Brandon.  Red Mountain Entertainment announced: 

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 Will the Mississippi Legislature ban cellphones in schools? 

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Amazon will spend $16 billion on two new data centers currently under construction in Madison County. The original investment was $10 billion. Yahoo News (courtesy of Bloomberg News) reported:  

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 Why can't we have nice things? Check out exhibit A, the Kroger on I-55 North. 

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 What did Leon Trotsky, Josef Stalin, Mahatma Gandhi, and Lee Harvey Oswald all have in common?  Tying these infamous men into his sermon on the opening lines of the Sermon on the Mount, the late Dr. Frank Pollard mourned how they went to church as young men yet turned away because of the hypocrisy and shallowness they saw.   Indeed, Stalin studied for the priesthood until he became disillusioned.  

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“Shad White is one perplexing politician,” wrote Greenwood Commonwealth Editor and Publisher Tim Kalich on January 17th. “He is smart and capable. He appears to be honest and dedicated to public service. But he sometimes lets his temper get the best of him.”

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 Radio Strongman KIM Waaaaaade opened his campaign today at A Complete Flag Source.  Promising to turn Jackson's cap around, he spelled out what he would do if elected Mayor of Jackson.  The video is posted below.  Watch and fire away.  

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Clinton Mayor Phil Fisher issued the following statement.  

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Not only did Donald J. Trump win the office of President and JD Vance win the office of Vice President, but they and their modest administration have achieved more acclaim from Americans in seven days than anything Biden and Harris built back better in four years. That’s totally understandable considering all the things they were credited with rebuilding like inflation.

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