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 Shonta/Shanta Richmond is not just a star graduate of the Hinds County criminal justice system's Catch & Release program but is a valedictorian.  Richmond gained recent notoriety after he robbed the Cadence Bank on Canton Mart Road.  However,  our would-be bank-robber is under indictment for  manslaughter, aggravated DUI, and fourth-offense DUI.   

 Check out this JPD officer.  

With Speaker Jason White and Governor Tate Reeves signaling school choice as the top priority for the 2026 legislative session, momentum is building—but so is the opposition. On this episode of the Empower Mississippi podcast, host Grant Callen sits down with Mike Hurst, Chairman of the Mississippi Republican Party, for a deep dive into the heated debate surrounding school choice. Grant and Mike unpack the myths, address concerns such as constitutionality, the impact on public schools, and explore what’s at stake for Mississippi’s families and the future. Stick around to the end for some thoughts on the 2027 governor’s race, which is already in full swing.

 The MHSAA's banning of Tupelo High School freshman track sensation Andrew Brown from competing in track and field last year drew the attention of the PEER Committee.  PEER scrutinized MHSAA and found the organization wanting as there was little due process 

 The Good......

 The Mississippi Department of Human Services issued the following statement. 

 It's that time of year again so please support your favorite Jackson website.  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, right.  However, the need for your support remains as strong as ever. 

 Mississippi has the second highest rate for children dying of heat injuries because they were left in vehicles.  

Vacations weren’t part of my childhood the way they were for most kids I knew. While my friends packed up for the coast or flew off on ski trips, my mother, who taught art to other people’s children, was too busy stretching her meager paycheck to dream of beaches or mountain slopes. We made one trip to New York to visit her parents, and every so often kind friends would invite us to tag along on their beach vacations. Those moments felt like winning the lottery. They didn’t happen often, but when they did, I carried the memory for years.

Meet the new keeper of the grounds at City Hall. 

The death of sensational Mississippi author Greg Iles last week after a long battle with cancer and the realities of the aftermath of a near-fatal 2011 car accident in his hometown of Natchez stills one of the state’s most courageous and meaningful literary voices.

 The state of Mississippi is going to have to redraw the maps for electing Supreme Court justices.  

 Well, it is clear why that thug bar/restaurant/dive on North Mart was able to operate and harass the neighborhood with impunity. 

 The Pelahatchie Police Department issued the following statement. 

 Meanwhile at the homeless camp in South Jackson....

 First Consul Tate Reeves issued the following statement. 

The gas stations must wait.  

The Queen won another court fight as the city of Madison prevailed against Madison County in a battle over the rezoning of a large tract of land by the Reunion interchange on I-55. Madison County Circuit Judge Steve Ratcliff denied re-zoning after finding the county engaged in contract zoning, an illegal practice in Mississippi. 

This post was first published on July 23. 

The New Republic recently published an article on JXN Water Manager Ted Henifin.  Actually, a hit piece is a more apt description as shown by this rather misleading headline: 

 One of the all-time cinematic greats returns to the big screen September 14 for a run of four nights.  Mothers, make plans to take your daughters to see none other than The Sound of Music for its 60th anniversary. Showtimes are posted below.  Get your tickets now.  This one usually sells out.  

 The Capitol Police issued the following statement. 

Who says change doesn't create innovation? 

 Governor Tate Reeves issued the following statement. 

 Canton Attorney Lawrence Blackmon paid his fine for contempt of court in Madison County last week.

 The citizens of Crownpointe Drive in Northeast Jackson might want to keep an eye on one of their neighbors.  

 The light at Meadwobrook and Ridgewood will be repaired today.   A contractor apparently miswired the light after a truck knocked it out of commission several months ago.  Motorists reported instances of where the light was green in both directions at the same time.  Not a good thing, obviously.  The city was notified yesterday.  The city put out four-way stop signs at the intersection and will fix the light today.  

 Camille.  That is all that needs to be said.  

 Yet another band mom has gotten in trouble for alleged embezzlement.  

"There is a line, by us unseen, that crosses ev’ry path, The hidden boundary between God’s patience and His wrath. To pass that limit is to die, to die as if by stealth; It does not quench the beaming eye, nor fade the glow of health; The conscience may be still at ease, the spirit light and gay; That which is pleasing, still may please, and care be thrust away."  The late Dr. Frank Pollard recited the old hymn* in the 1997 sermon posted below as he discussed gambling with salvation.   That's the thing about betting, you can win big but also lose big and sometimes there is no second chance.   

By all accounts Tommy Duff’s talk at the Rankin County Republican Executive Committee’s Lincoln-Reagan-Trump dinner was a political home run. I say talk because the potential 2027 candidate for governor had no script and conversationally discussed his business successes along with Mississippi’s opportunities and challenges. The home run description derives from the size and composition of the crowd, the intense media coverage, and comments by several seasoned politicos who attended.

Has Apple finally lost its shine?  The Youtube channel Apple Explained asks that question in a rather interesting video recently posted.  Check it out.  

Yet another apartment complex refuses to pay its water bill.  Tracewood Apartments asked U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate to keep JXN Water from cutting off its water.  JXN Water claims the apartment complex owes over $300,000 in past due water bills.  The apartments are on Old Canton Road by Northpointe Estates.  

Before his second term, President Trump had four years to clean shop and reload. Now we are well on our way to leading the world toward stability and an uneasy peace.

 Nothing like a Tackleberry wannabe......

Indictment posted below.  

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell was indicted by a federal grand jury on public corruption charges. The Justice Department will hold a press conference this afternoon. 

 It's time for the Country Squire to grow and grow it will as it packs up and moves into the old Danny's location on Lakeland Drive later this year.   

 Lord Daniel Hannan, that is.  The Brexit leader will be the featured speaker at the Mississippi Center for Public Policy's luncheon at River Hills Club on September 24.  More information is posted below.  

 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

 Apparently the culture created by the Chokwe Antar Lumumba crew in the city's workforce is still going strong.  Exhibit A: 

Posted below is yet another ZeroBear PolyBear recipe.  He is away but recently sent a bushel of recipes in a downloadable pdf format as requested by readers.  Check out his recipe for salad dressing below.  

 Meanwhile over at Last Call.......

 Update: Found! Mother arrested in New Orleans and waiting extradition to Jackson. 

JPD issued the following statement. 

 Update: Indictment posted below. 

Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following statement yesterday. 

 Sometimes, you really shouldn't mess with the police, especially for the fun of it.  

Post includes complete video of speech. 

Billionaire Tommy Duff had his political coming-out party at the Rankin County Republican Party dinner held at the Sheraton in Flowood Monday night.  

 President Donald Trump nominated two Mississippi Supreme Court justices to serve on the federal bench.  He announced on Truthsocial: 

 What happens when some Limeys meet some Rednecks?  

Jackson Mayor John Horhn issued the following statement. 

 The sentencing of Rudy Warnock will not take place in November as originally scheduled.  U.S. District Judge Kristi Johnson made the following entries in the docket of U.S.A. v. Warnock et al.