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. 

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 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.