Jackson Jambalaya

 The Mississippi Department of Human Services issued the following statement. 

 Stay tuned. 

 Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following statement. 

While equity may be the theme of the Lumumba administration, sloppiness is the rule as it can't even keep proper books. 

This post was authored and sponsored by the Mississippi Energy Institute. 

There are newly proposed Biden Administration energy policies that should be at the forefront of the national political debate. As if halting offshore energy production, preventing critical pipeline construction and attempting to de-bank the U.S. oil and gas industry wasn't enough, there are new rules aimed at pummeling the U.S. electric power and automotive manufacturing industries with insane costs. 

Who says tourism is not alive in Pearl? Check out this visitor who found he rather liked the place. 

 Mississippi Today CEO Mary Margaret White issued a mea culpa yesterday: 

 Who else could possibly bump into each other at Costco but KIM Waaaaade and Derrick Johnson.  What could possibly happen? What was the old adage about don't argue with someone who buys ink by the barrel? Something like that.  Enjoy the Radio Strongman's account below. 

 A small airplane that took off in Oxford crashed near Winslow, Arkansas today.   5Newsonline reported: 

 The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

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Jackson's water manager will soon wear the hat of wastewater manager as well.  U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate decreed at a May 9 hearing that Jackson Water Manager Ted Henifin will assume control of Jackson's sewer system after the Justice Department reported last week that Jackson suffered 256 "sanitary" sewer overflows.

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” -- Mary Oliver

It’s graduation season in Mississippi. I didn’t deliver a commencement address this year, but I have combined, tweaked, and added to two letters that I gave to my two children when they left for college. The result will serve as my unofficial 2023 commencement address to all Mississippi high school seniors. It’s probably good advice for us “other seniors,” as well, AARP notwithstanding.

 The People's Assembly will hold a public meeting on crime tomorrow night: 

The scion of one of the first families of Deep South print journalism during the civil rights movement, Hodding Carter III cast an impactful shadow during his long and impactful life. Carter died May 11 in Chapel Hill, N.C. at age 88 following a series of strokes.

The plaintiffs in the Hinds County HB #1020 lawsuit filed a notice of appeal with the Mississippi Supreme Court today.  Chancellor Dewayne Thomas rejected their request for an injunction against the appointment of four special circuit judges and the creation of a special CCID court. 

 Beautiful day, beautiful blue water, at peace with nature, what could possibly happen? 

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

 Get ready for a stranglehold while doing a wango tango.  The Motor City Madman himself, Ted Nugent, is coming to Brandon in July.  

 Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following statement yesterday. 

 An armed robbery took place last night on Brecon Drive.  An elderly couple arrived at home with their two grandchildren only to be greeted by two black males armed with what were probably AK-47 or AR-15-style firearms.  The victims said the suspects were dressed in all-black clothing.  

 Attorney General investigators charged Dr. Mehul Dixit with two counts of sexual battery or fondling a vulnerable adult person while the Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure suspended his license for the alleged molestation. 

 This post is a paid advertisement by the True Conservatives Mississippi PAC. 

Chris McDaniel’s campaign for Lt. Governor is now subject to penalties under state law of up to $400,000. Here’s why:

Hinds County Chancellor Dewayne Thomas denies a request for an injunction against HB #1020.  The injunction asked the Chancellor to block the appointment of four special circuit judges and the creation of a CCID special court that would function as a municipal court.  However, U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate barred the appointment of the special judges Friday.

The Mississippi Department of Human Services issued the following statement. 

 Grease is the word that you heard and the word returns to the big screen Wednesday at Malco and Tinseltown. 

The Greater Jackson Arts Council's financial woes continue.  Hinds County Circuit Court Judge Adrienne Wooten awarded a $57,600 default judgement against the organization on May 9, 2023 after it stiffed a videographer.  

 WLBT took a look at how the city of Jackson spent nearly a million dollars on covid-19 "cleaning" with a contractor linked to Keisha Sanders.  WLBT reported Thursday: 

The late Dr. Frank Pollard honored his mother in this 1993 sermon as he preached from Mark 7:24-30.  Enjoy the homage to our mothers.  

 Peculiar, yes that beats out perplexing, bizarre, cuckoo, and weird as the best word to describe how Gov. Tate Reeves’ re-election kickoff unfolded. 

 Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement. 

 Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson issued the following statement on late filings of campaign finance reports. 

 At the beginning of every semester I call the roll and ask students to tell me what name they preferred to be called and why they are famous. Answers about their fame provide insight into their personalities, interests, and self images. Their answers also give them the opportunity to give their first speeches introducing themselves to me and their classmates. 

The HB1020 drama continues as U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting Chief Justice Mike Randolph from appointing any special judges under the bill.  

Once upon a time, the main opponents of HB #1020 in the legislature supported child rape.  Yes, you read that correctly.  JJ reported on March 13, 2013: 

 This post is a guest column submitted by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker. 

The already-deteriorating situation at the border is getting worse, and it is a crisis of the president’s own making and neglect. This week, President Biden ended the use of Title 42, a pandemic-era policy used to prevent illegal crossings. This action handicaps the Border Patrol and increases the incentives for illegal immigration. To no one’s surprise, tens of thousands of migrants have flocked to the border in anticipation of relaxed entry rules.

Most of you will agree, “The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft agley.” 

 Hinds County Chancellor Dewayne Thomas dismissed Chief Justice Michael Randolph and Hinds County Circuit Clerk Zachary Wallace from the HB #1020 lawsuit.  

One bit of crony capitalism escaped notice during the Jackson Trash Wars. The proposed Richard's Disposal contract awarded 7% to a lil ole subcontractor, Expert Professional Solutions, for information technology services.  Yes, IT services for garbage collection.   The company is owned by one Akil Bakari, a long-time Lumumba crony.   

 The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

 Former Governor Phil Bryant demanded Mississippi Today apologize and publish retractions after its publisher said "Byrant and his cronies" embezzled federal funds in the DHS scandal in a letter sent to  the online publisher today.  The former Governor posted the letter on his website, Bryanttexts.com today.

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

Mississippi State's Brylie St. Clair was the victim of some good ole-fashioned bad luck last weekend.  Heaven knows she tried to make the play.  

Should Hinds County Chancellor Dewayne Thomas recuse himself from hearing any HB #1020 cases?  Check out this January 30, 2023 press release issued by the Hinds County judges. 

YPRES, BELGIUM— Friendships in the 21^st Century carry a different dynamic. A constant connection throughout the World Wide Web has its share of positives and negatives. Many spend more time looking at small screens and stupid videos that make no sense to me. My 21-year old son finds them hilarious. There’s that, but I also have a world of information at my fingertips. As a child I had a set of World Book encyclopedias in our house. That was my sole source for information unless it was a library day.

Chancellor to rule by Friday.  

Hinds County Chancellor Dewayne Thomas is holding a hearing on whether to issue an injunction against HB #1020 this morning.  The hearing is streamed below.  

Note: This column was distributed Sunday before the news of Ms. Wolfe's Pulitzer award was announced. 

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 Backyard Burgers in Madison is now closed.  Damn.  

Ted Henefin's job just doubled.  U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate consolidated the water and sewer consent decrees for the city of Jackson at a hearing this afternoon.  Mr. Henefin will now be the receiver for both the water and sewer service of Jackson. More info will be posted later.