Jackson Jambalaya

There will be just over seven hours of political speaking at the 2019 Neshoba County Fair, but most of the attention will focus on a half-hour on Thursday morning, a half-hour on Thursday afternoon, and a half-hour or so on Wednesday afternoon.

Maybe the third time will be the charm for the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority.  Interim JMAA Chief Executive Officer Perry Miller will be the new CEO of Richmond International Airport in Virginia.  WTVR reported yesterday:

One of the main promoters in the Lamar Adams Ponzi scheme settled with SEC Receiver Alysson Mills for $800,000.  Michael Billings was the "star" promoter of Adam's scheme as he received commissions of $3.5 million for the phony timber investments. 

The Public Service Commission told Canton Municipal Utilities to show what happened to money gained through illegal rate increases.  The PSC has not approved a rate increase for CMU customers since 1994.  CMU raises its gas service rates anyway in 2009.  The PSC issued a temporary approval for the rate increase on January 30, 2017.  However, the Commission ordered CMU to provide a "detailed accounting of the total amount of" the unapproved rates.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said the New Orleans levees are sinking faster than expected.  WWL-TV reported:

A major riot took place at the Raymond Detention Center in April when power failed and the emergency generators ran out of fuel.  No media covered the April riot.  The Sheriff issued no statements or press releases about the riot.  However, buried in the 100+ pages of the Jail Monitor's June report is a report on the riot.  The monitor reported:

Century Club Charities returned donations from Lamar Adams and Wayne Kelly to the Securities and Exchange Commission. SEC Receiver Alysson Mills asked U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves to approve a settlement in a motion filed on June 28.

Do you know the difference between a Northern Fairytale & a Southern Fairytale?

Check out Disneyland's newest attraction: Fight Club!

Police are searching for two escaped MDOC inmates around the intersection of Highway 468 and South Pearson Road in Pearl.  Their clothing was found at a nearby business.  Stay safe in Pearl. 

Incompetence and an inability to control prisoners continue to plague the Hinds County detention centers.  A law of the jungle rules Raymond where riots and murder are all too common.  Guards and prisoners are intimidated.  A report said it best: "the inmates are in charge."  The Justice Department had enough and asked U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves on June 24 to hold Hinds County Sheriff Victor Mason in civil contempt of court for his failure to comply with a consent decree for the Hinds County Detention System.   

Meet JPD's new G-9 units:

The late Dr. Frank Pollard preached about lying in this 1996 sermon.   It's one of his better presentations.  Enjoy this edition of Sunday Morning Sermon.

Four weeks. Only four more weeks until Mississippi's August primaries.

MDOC issued the following statement last night.

It is the week of Independence Day so enjoy this funny sketch by Robin Williams as the American Flag.

MDOC issued the following statement.

MDOC issued the following statement. 

Just a 7.1 is all.......

Ready to feel old? It's been thirty years since.....

WLBT reported two strong-armed robberies took place this afternoon:

Today's edition of Flashback Friday covers a murder mystery that took place 73 years ago in Byram.  22-year-old Catherine Rossie went to the Gold Coast with some friends on July 8, 1946.  All party-goers were from Crystal Springs.  Rossie disappeared later that night as the foursome returned from a night of carousing in East Jackson. Her mutilated body was found thirteen days later near Byram.  Bobbie Gaddy, his wife Glenna, and Robert  Gaddy were the prime suspects but were exonerated.   

WLBT reported last week that Pelahatchie Mayor Ryshonda Beechem settled a civil lawsuit for $2,767 recently.  The settlement agreement is posted below.  The documents were obtained from the Rankin County Justice Court Clerk. 

The University of Mississippi Medical Center issued the following statement.

MDOC issued the following statement.

Say goodbye to the Sun-N-Sand.  The Mississippi Business Journal reported:

If you are looking for something to watch for Independence Day, you are in for a treat.  Peter Jackson's instant classic, They Shall Not Grow Old, is now available for streaming.

Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement.

Today is a sad day indeed.  Mad Magazine will be no more.  Fox New reported:

Want to go see some fireworks tonight?  Here are the cities offering fireworks display.  Kudos to them for actually celebrating Independence Day in JULY instead of June.

Today's Facebook rant comes from Laurel.   A working man had a few things to say about the Sonic, yes Sonic, in Laurel:

JPD caught the carjackers of North State Street:

Or thugs of the day, fools of the day,  idiots of the day, whatever you want to call it.

Commissioner of Agriculture Andrew Gipson issued the following statement and agenda.

JJ filed an Open Meetings Act complaint against the Pelahatchie Board of Aldermen yesterday with the Mississippi Ethics Commission.    The Board held a "work session" that started an hour before the regular Board meeting Monday night.  However, the Aldermen and employees huddled in a small group in the corner of the Board room and spoke in lowered voices that were impossible for the audience to hear. The behavior continued for the duration of the work session.

Just a work session, so it's ok.

Two Jim Beam warehouses are burning down.........

The haunting photo of the bodies of Salvadoran migrant Oscar Alberto Martínez Ramirez and his 23-month-old daughter, Valeria, on the banks of the Rio Grande at Matamoros, Mexico has now – for good or ill – become the face of the immigration debate in America.

It's that time of night although this episode is slightly different from the usual fare.

The Pearl Police Department issued the following statement. 

Just another day on Woodrow Wilson.....

Last night's meeting of the Pelahatchie Board of Aldermen meeting was one for the books.  The evening began with an invasion by the Nation of Islam and ended with a hollerin' between the Mayor and an Alderman.  Somehow, the town bidness got done in a timely manner.

Nothing like a good car story.  In this case, a rather interesting vehicle was discovered at the McDonald's in Brandon. 

The city of Clinton will accept school supplies in lieu of cash during the month of July.  The city stated in a press release:

Two riots took place at the Raymond Detention Center over the weekend.  Half a dozen inmates were injured and required hospitalization.  Sheriff Victor Mason arrested a jailer for inciting a riot.  WLBT reported this afternoon:

UMC issued the following statement. 

Update (1:15 PM): Former Town Clerk Tommy Lyle tells police he placed the twine on the door 6 months ago during cleanup.


Did a hate crime take place in Pelahatchie? The Mayor seems to think so.  Mayor Ryshonda Beechem posted this photo and message on Facebook:

The occupation of Paris is over.  The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority's Commissioners returned from a 12 day trip to the Paris International Air Show.   Justin Vicery tried to find out what the Commissioners actually did in a story published in the Clarion-Ledger Friday: