Jackson Jambalaya

 Are parents actually parenting today? 

 The Capitol Police issued the following statement. 

And just like that Vice President Kamala Harris is the Democratic nominee for President of the United States of America, Leader of the Democratic Party, former California senator, former attorney general of California, former district attorney of Alameda County, and former district attorney of San Francisco. As a senator, Harris supported stricter gun control laws, the DREAM Act, federal legalization of cannabis, tax reform, and universal healthcare including abortions on demand.

 Check out the Jackson Zoo story published 100 years ago today. 

George County Sheriff Mitchell Nixon issued the following statement. 

 The question is who is the real idiot in the case of Deion Smith. 

Great news!  The University of Mississippi has just announced it will be closing its DEI department, the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement.  

Municipalities and law enforcement agencies are going to have to start paying Hinds County to house their prisoners come October 1.  They were not charged for such costs prior to the adoption of the new policy.  

It could happen! And when it does finally get cooler, we will all want some soup.

 Jackson City Attorney Drew Martin issued the following statement. 

Carly Gregg intends to claim she is not guilty of killing her mother by reason of insanity. 

15 year-old Carly Gregg and Bridget Todd, Esq.

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

Update (11:50 AM): The painting was returned.  

Apparently some people got a case of the stupid when Fenian's Pub announced it was closing. The pub announced on social media: 

Update (8/29/24 11:30 AM): The city is attempting to repair the back flow valve this morning.  Fingers crossed. 

The Animal Rescue Fund in Jackson posted an urgent message on Facebook: 

 And....... another downtown restaurant will close its doors.  

WATERCOLOR, FL— August. The end of summer. It’s that time of year. Since our first child was born, 27 years ago, we have travelled to the Florida Panhandle to spend a week at the beach. Actually, only part of the family spends time on the actual beach. I catch up on work, handle pressing issues from back home, and visit as many restaurants in a seven-day period as I can. To most, that sounds like work, but to me it’s just doing what I love to do.

 The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

 Longtime Jackson restauranteur Bill Latham passed away.  Condolences to his friends and family.  Thanks for the good food, Mr. Latham. It was always appreciated.  

As noted in prior writings on this topic, only Walmart employs more Mississippians than what Mississippians have since 1938 known as Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula (now formally Huntington Ingalls Industries) – but the pay and benefits for shipbuilding are far better for those 11,000 Mississippi employees than at the big box store. Earlier this month, the U.S. Navy announced a contract worth just under $1 billion with Ingalls to build four amphibious warships including three San Antonio-class transport ships and one amphibious assault ship between 2025 and 2029.

The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

Say it isn't so.  Please.  This can't be happening.  

 The Pearl Police Department issued the following statement. 

 Annie Oeth authored the following press release for UMC. 

 It appears some city of Picayune employees were having a good ole time recently at City Hall. 

State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement.  

 A woman claimed she was threatened at JXN Water when she tried to open a water account on August 13 after her water was disconnected because she did not have a JNX Water account.  

 Governor Tate Reeves issued the following statement. 

Metallica, - yes, Metallica - is rolling out its marching band competition again this year. Unfortunately, no Mississippi high school or college marching bands entered the competition last year.   Perhaps one Mississippi band will step up to the plate this year.  

 Keep an eye out for this French bulldog that was stolen at Target yesterday.  Shelia Brewer posted on Facebook: 

 Check out the JSU Drum Major March Out. 

Covetousness has created many a story that appeared on the pages of this website.  Coveting riches, coveting power, coveting someone who belongs to another. Such leads even a David astray or lays low the powerful such as Howard Hughes.  The commandment against coveting, preached the late Dr. Frank Pollard, wasn't a prohibition but a protection - a protecting against one's greed and the damage it does to others.  Hear the rest of what Dr. Pollard had to say in the 1996 sermon posted below. 

The medical marijuana industry has broad support in Mississippi. In 2020, 69% of voters approved the medical marijuana initiative (later nullified by the Mississippi Supreme Court). In 2022, the Legislature overwhelmingly passed the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act establishing a highly regulated, high quality industry. Less than a year later over 20,000 medically qualified Mississippians were benefitting from medical marijuana.

For decades, Mike Kountouris was synonymous with the Mayflower Cafe.  Nearly forgotten in Jackson is the Mayflower proprietor was a war hero, fighting behind enemy lines in Greece during WW2.  Given the Mayflower's rebirth this week, it seemed appropriate to publish a flashback about Sergeant Mike Kountouris of the U.S. Army.  

We’re at another political crossroads deciding whether to turn or keep on going. The big difference this year is both parties contending for the presidency have actual track records inside the White House that are quite different. Which administration is better for the nation? Which is better for me and my family? In the only presidential debate in 1980, Ronald Reagan asked voters, “Are you better off than you were four years ago?” Voters resoundingly replied “NO” that year and elected Ronald Reagan as President.

It was probably only a matter of time before the lawsuits began after the feds caught Mary Mahoney's passing off cheap, imported fish as fresh, Gulf of Mexico seafood.  The legendary Gulf Coast restaurant will wait no longer as a former customer sued the establishment in federal court today. 

In order to fix a problem, you first need to accept that you’ve got a problem. In order for families in our state to get the education their children deserve, we need state leaders to recognize that right now they aren't getting a good enough education.

 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba complained the rental fees for Thalia Mara Hall were too low at his press conference last week.  Hizzoner said the fees were "insufficient" and inexpensive" as he claimed someone could rent the hall for only $1,200.  

Five Jackson daycare centers swindled (allegedly).  

Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney issued the following statement. 

 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

 Some restaurants crash, some fade away, and others somehow, some way, get back on top.  Thanks to a team of investors and chefs, the storied Mayflower Cafe might just be be on the cusp of a renaissance. 

An Oxford woman sued U.S. Beverage in federal court after she allegedly discovered two mice in a can of soft drink after she consumed the beverage.

 Things were happening last night at Club Cazuela on Fortification Street.  It almost reminds one of The Dock.  

 Add Virgi Lindsey to the list of Jackson City Council members who didn't take the bait when the feds came calling earlier this year.  WLBT reported: 

 State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement yesterday. 

This year has been the year for core values around here. One would think that New South Restaurant Group, a business that has been opening and operating restaurant and bar concepts for the past 37 years, would always have been an organization that eats, sleeps, and breathes, core values. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case. In 2024 we have finally fully arrived.

 The city of Jackson issued the following statement Monday. 

As Mississippi legislative leaders contemplate additional tax reforms in the coming 2025 regular session of the Mississippi Legislature, the spotlight has been on additional state income tax cuts and yet another examination of reducing the state’s highest-in-the-nation 7% grocery tax.

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

 The oral arguments in Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance v. Carlos Moore are about to begin.  Tune in here.