Jackson Jambalaya

 Sometimes in the midst of horror arises a tragic beauty.  Such is happening in Edna, Texas.  Casket-maker Trey Ganem stepped up and told the families of those killed in Uvalde that he would take care of the caskets, free of charge.  

 The Uvalde Police Department and Public School Districts are no longer cooperating with the Texas Department of Safety investigation into the Robb Elementary massacre.  ABC's Josh Margolin tweeted: 

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

The lockdowns predictably took their toll on Jackson public school students.  The Mississippi State Department of Education release of the 2022 third-grade reading-gate scores last week confirmed fears that Jackson children were not learning how to read as they "learned from home".  40% of JPS third-graders flunked the reading test. 

The Murrah High Pugilist team went into action in a rather vigorous manner two weeks ago.  The video of the debate is posted below.

The wheels of justice continue to grind on against Beth Ann White.  A Hinds County grand jury indicted White for four counts of aggravated DUI on March 25.  White stands accused of driving drunk and killing Allison Conaway and her infant son while severely injuring Conaway's two daughters when White crashed into Conaway's vehicle at the intersection of Highway 18 and Springridge Road. 

 Whiskey needs a home. 

 A scumbag tried to ruin the, yes, the Mona Lisa.  

 The Uvalde Police Department issued the following statement Thursday. 

 This post is reprinted with permission of The Taxpayers Channel (Greenwood). 

John Coleman's bankruptcy attorney has petitioned the court to approve the sale of Coleman's home on Robert E Lee Drive for $560,000.

Can't make it to church?  Enjoy the 1993 sermon posted below by the late Dr. Frank Pollard of First Baptist Church (Jackson), one of the finest preachers to ever grace the Jackson area.  Funny how his sermons don't seem dates 30 years later.  

 On June 6, 1944, Operation Overlord commenced, the U.S. led invasion at Normandy that would ultimately doom Hitler and free Europe. Since that time the U.S. has played a major role in sustaining Europe’s defense and freedom. This role was formalized on April 4, 1949, when the North Atlantic Treaty was signed. The resulting North Atlantic Treaty Organization had three purposes: (1) deterring Soviet expansionism; (2) forbidding the revival of nationalist militarism in Europe through a strong North American presence on the continent; and (3) encouraging European political integration. 

 Unfortunately, accused killer Otha Brown is no stranger to the Hinds County criminal justice system.  Accused of killing 12 year-old Adrian McDougles, the suspect already has a carjacking conviction under his belt even though he just turned 18 years old.  

 One of the finest romance movies ever produced by Hollywood returns to the big screen tomorrow and Wednesday.  

 Klaus Schwab is the head of the World Economic Forum; he founded the organization in 1971. Each year, the WEF hosts a massive conference in Davos, Switzerland, with thousands of world leaders, diplomats and experts on various topics gathering to trade ideas about how best to cooperatively run the world. Lest this characterization be seen as overstating the case, Schwab himself said as much this year in opening the conference: "The future is not just happening. The future is built by us, by a powerful community as you here in this room. We have the means to improve the state of the world. But two conditions are necessary. The first one is that we act all as stakeholders of larger communities, that we serve not only self-interest but we serve the community. That's what we call stakeholder responsibility. And second, that we collaborate."

While a deranged gunman massacred children at a Uvalde, Texas elementary school as police officers stood outside in the hallway for almost an hour, waiting for "tactical equipment," said  Texas Department of Public Safety Colonel Steven McCraw at a press conference today.  At times visibly shaken, the Colonel provided a timeline of events and 911 calls.  Uvalde is indeed a nightmare that becomes more horrific with each new detail reported.  The timelines, press conference, and other information are posted below. 

 Damn, can't they just twerk? This episode took place right after Meridian High School's graduation ceremony took place.

 Nothing like a bit from the classics for a good ole flashback. 

 I first came to this city over 30 years ago. I fell in love with Chicago instantly. There was something about a big city, combined with a Midwestern sensibility, that appealed to me on several levels. It didn't hurt that, at the time, the city was becoming a major player in the national restaurant scene. 

If your kids are looking for something to do for fun after graduation tonight, look no further than this post. 

A Madison County company is fighting customers who paid large deposits for back-up generators they have not received in bankruptcy court.  

 The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following statement. 

 Cheryl Lasseter is leaving WLBT.  She announced on Facebook: 

 State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement. 

 The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics issued the following statement and mug shot. 

 Sometimes it's simply just a mistake, but it seems always to backfire against the consumer.

        And sometimes it is a nefarious strategy intended to put one over on unsuspecting diners, almost always with the intent of making a lot of money.

 Ag Commish Andrew Gipson issued the following statement. 

 Ok, you clowns always say to let you know when there is a good deal on men's shoes.  Here is one for you. The Roaring 20's are back with Allen Edmonds rolling out the Spectators for a limited run for its 100th anniversary.  A combination of leather and linen, the shoes are perfect for Mississippi. 

 The Mississippi State Department of Health issued the following statement. 

 Flowood Target JUST stocked its shelves with its version of gentlease baby formula. Go empty those shelves.

 One idiot found out hitting a woman is not a good idea over at the Jasco as he almost met his sudden demise in a case of street justice. (Video is fixed.)

  American taxpayers, who are also gasoline customers, are in an economic vise on questions of the cost of gasoline and the tax revenue gasoline purchases generate for future high construction and maintenance.

 Jackson Municipal Airport Authority CEO Paul Brown resigned today.  He was the fourth JMAA CEO since 2019 if two interim CEO's are counted.  Mr. Brown assumed the office in January 2020.  

 State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement. 

 The Jackson City Council refused to pay Richard's Disposal today at its regular meeting.  Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba submitted a $808,000 claim to pay the New Orleans company today. 

 Andre Kidd and his wife Lisa were arrested this morning for charges related to the Toni Johnson case. JJ will post more information as it becomes available. 

 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

More bribery was uncovered in the late former District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith's office. One of his hacks got caught (allegedly) taking payoffs in exchange for creating phony expungement orders.  

 The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

Update (5:00 PM): All clear. 

 The Outlets of Mississippi in Pearl is closed due to a bomb threat.  

 A former Germantown High School teacher is under investigation for having sex with a student.  

 You really shouldn't bring a knife to a gunfight.  Seriously.  The Flagler County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook: 

If you overslept and missed church, a remedial sermon is posted below for your benefit.  Enjoy the homily presented by the late Dr. Frank Pollard. 

 That’s the dumbest thing ever in Mississippi complained a businessman. Other businessmen at the table piped up. That may be dumb, they said, but not the dumbest. But, uh, none said it wasn’t dumb.

 The Byram Police Department issued the following statement. 

 Over the past two decades or so Americans have begun to realize how deceitful our government, media, and academy have become. It’s not so much we can’t trust them as we ought to question them to verify their claims.

There will not be a 2022 edition of the Jackson Black Rodeo.  Real Cowboy Association President Jarriet Edwards announced on Facebook: 

 What can one say? It's Jackson. 

 The Ridgeland Police Department issued the following statement and pictures. 

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba took strong exception to WLBT's reporting of how the Siemen's settlement was spent. The latest food fight between the two started when WLBT reported Monday: