Is it time to start issuing "Baby on Board" signs to car thieves in Jackson? JPD issued the following press release:
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Car thieves make stealing cars a family outing.
FBI: crime down in Jackson, Flowood, Bryam and up in Madison & Ridgeland since 2012
The FBI released its 2014 crime statistics for Mississippi yesterday. You can read the crime stats for your city in the report posted below or on this page at the FBI website. The report provides statistics for each category of crime.
Airlines ignoring smaller cities
Jackson's struggle to keep airlines such as Southwest is shared by other cities. The smaller markets pay the price as airlines consolidate and shut down routes. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month:
Rick Cleveland: Remembering Bert Jenkins
Hall of Famer Bert Jenkins, perhaps the best coach I ever covered and certainly in the top two or three, was not a screamer. Hollering and yelling – and certainly cussing — weren't necessary for this gentleman/coach to make his points.
Nevertheless, Jenkins, the legendary Gulfport basketball coach, enforced firm rules, all based on what was good for the team. He was a disciplined man, teacher and coach, who demanded discipline from his players. You don't win 83 percent of your games over 27 years without discipline.
Jenkins, who died last week at age 90, coached through the '60s and '70s when teens made challenging discipline something of an art form.
Attempted kidnapping victim speaks
WLBT interviewed a woman who was the victim of a kidnapping attempt in Byram yesterday:
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Byram Police Investigating attempted kidnapping
The Byram police department issued the following press release and photos:
Have you been injured?
Lawyer seeks damages against LSU running back Leonard Fournette:
Jackson Municipal Airport snapshot: traffic down but profit increases
The number of passengers passing through Jackson Municipal Airport fell August (year to date) 11% compared to August 2014. JMAA reported enplanements and deplanements of 573,175 last month but reported 646,328 in August 2014. However, JMAA reported 710,076 in August 2013, a decrease of 136,901 in two years (20% decrease). Air cargo stayed the same. Delta Airlines dominated the market share (click on images to enlarge):
RePublic Schools wins $9.6 million federal grant
RePublic Schools issued the following press release yesterday. RePublic Schools operates Reimagine Prep on McDowell Road.
Bert Case update
Here is the latest update on Berrrrrrrrrrrt Case's condition:
Monday, September 28, 2015
Burglary suspect tries to run over JPD officer.
Maurice Wilkerson tried to run over a JPD officer after she tried to apprehend him while he was allegedly burglarizing another home on Wayneland. Wilkerson lives on Wayneland Drive as well, and is 55 years old.
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JPD nabs NE Jackson smash & grab ring
JPD issued the following press release:
Judge Kidd gives Broderick a tap on the wrist.
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Hurst : Hood covers up
The Mike Hurst for Attorney General campaign issued the following statement:
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Northeast Jackson: FOUND!!!
Note: Off of Jamaica? Wonder if this was Javaris Chambers and his buddies. Click Here to Read More..
Some states are discontinuing movie tax credit programs.
The Wall Street Journal published a column last week that said the movie-tax credit business was turning into a "B" rated blunder for states as the hoped-for benefits failed to materialize. Chris Hudson and Donald Bryson opined:
Driving to Paris, Reds on the move.
JJ is posting old front pages of the Jackson Daily News from the WWII era to give readers an idea of what 1940 readers read on a daily basis in Jackson. The only way they received their news was through the radio or newspaper. There was the Movietone news at the theater but it was somewhat dated when it arrived at the bijou. Most readers have either watched programs or read books
about the Second World War. However, tv and books do not give one a
true feel for how it was to live back then and experience war news as
part of one's daily life. The JDN
front pages as the war seems more alive as each front page brought a
daily dose of news that seems surreal today. It is a different way of
looking at history and one that I think the reader will enjoy.
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Bert Case update
Here is the latest update on Berrrrrrrrrt Case's condition.
Bloomberg: State selling $200 million in bonds
The state is selling $200 million in bonds to finance the repair of bridges in Mississippi. The bonds will be repaid with gambling revenue (JJ refuses to use the term "gaming".) Bloomberg reported:
Friday, September 25, 2015
Boneheads
Racial turmoil is bad enough today without people pouring gasoline on the fire but apparently there are some firebugs who just can't help themselves. The Black Lives Matter crowd is mad at the police. Police supporters are mad at the Black Lives Matter Crowd. The media eats it up because it loves a controversy and race wars drive ratings. Enter the firebugs:
Jackson will try to stop West Rankin wastewater plant in court
The city of Jackson will try to stop a DEQ decision to award a water pollution control permit to the West Rankin Utility Authority in Hinds County Chancery Court. West Rankin sought the permit so it could build its own wastewater treatment plant. West Rankin's currently sends its wastewater to the Savannah Street plant in Jackson. Jackson argues there is no need for the proposed plant and it will force Jackson to increase rates for the remaining customers.
Let it snow
Here is some drone footage of the Square in Oxford covered in snow in February.
Bert gets a friend today
Here is the latest update on Berrrrrrrrrrrrrrt Case's condition:
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Feds accuse JPD officer of being a leg-breaking rat for the drug dealers.
The U.S. Attorney's office filed a criminal complaint against JPD officer Bryan Jones for extortion yesterday. An FBI Special Agent spelled out the details of this alleged goon with a badge in an affidavit filed with the complaint. The agent alleged:
Rex Foster will be released in October.
Convicted child molester and former attorney Rex Foster is scheduled to get out of prison on October 11. He was convicted in Hinds County of sexual battery. A portion of what is left of the case file is posted below.* He posted a $226,000 bond after his initial arrest but the bond was revoked after he made contact with his two male victims. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. He is subject to five years of post-release supervision.
Too bad. Not!
Some jailhouse justice was visited upon a scumbag who robbed and raped a 72 year-old woman in Vicksburg last weekend. WLBT reports:
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Meet Tammy
Tammy achieved legendary single-name status this week after her epic meltdown on the Paul Finebaum show Monday. Meet the actual Tammy:
State Auditor shows how to increase classroom funding without spending more money.
State Auditor Stacey Pickering issued the following press release:
Rick Cleveland gives out bouquets and more bouquets
Grading Mississippi student-athletes in the still-young college football season:
President's list: Ole Miss. The Rebels get an A-plus-plus. What's not to like? Ole Miss is 3-0 and averaging 64 points per game. The Rebs are a plus-6 in turnovers. The defense is salty. The offense is both efficient and explosive. The special teams have been especial.
Keep in mind, the Rebels have played without their best player, left tackle Laremy Tunsil, who might be the one guy in the country who could block teammate Robert Nkemdiche if called upon to do so. (I would not bet my life on this, however.)
The re-worked offensive line went into Tuscaloosa against the best front seven this side of the NFL and more than held its own. And we haven't even gotten to the best part.
PRVWSD announces new policy on boathouses and piers
The Central Committee of the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Party issued the following press release. There is no mention of fees.
Kim Wade: The varnished unvarnished.
KIM Waaaaaaaaaaade was on fire in his opening monologue on WYAB Friday. There were quite a few gems in this one.
Rankin man dies in accident
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following press release:
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Don't try that in this her' town.
Clinton PD issued the following statement:
Chief Vance: Crime in Precinct 4 down over 22% YTD
Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance and Precinct #4 Lieutenant Keith Freeman addressed the LeFleur East town hall last night. Chief Vance said crime in Precinct 4 was down over 22% compared to a year ago.
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