Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes crossed the line today. WLBT reported:
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Stokes goes too far
Airport makes more money but traffic falls.
Airports. Did someone mention Airports? The Jackson Municipal Airport popped up in the news this week as the Jackson City Council learned that Senator Josh Harkins will file a bill in the 2016 session of the Mississippi Legislature that will alter the governing board of the airport. The airport is currently governed by a board of five commissioners appointed by the city of Jackson. The bill will replace that board with a seven-member board representing Hinds, Madison, and Rankin Counties. Josh would appoint the members.
Make no mistake, this fight is going to be a battle royale. However, JJ is going to provide a snapshot of the current state of the airport as presented to the commissioners earlier this month. Most of the loudmouths opining on both sides of the issue have no clue as to what goes on at the airport. They should read the rest of this post if they want to learn.
More giant steps for Bert
Here is the latest update on Berrrrrrrrrrt Case:
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Star Wars blast from the past
Does anyone remember this Star Wars trailer? First one ever and it was not exactly polished. Speaking of movies, has anyone noticed problems at Malco? Went last week to a 9:00 PM show. No cokes or other soft drinks. Popcorn stations were out of butter and popcorn salt. One kid running a cash register while others were just walking around doing whatever. Several other people said they experienced the same problems on other nights. It was the nicest theatre in the area. Hope it is not going down.
Update on Renaissance vandalism and prosecution
Renaissance developer Andrew Mattiace issued this statement today:
Changing demographics are a problem. Mayor agrees.
Emails between Ridgeland officials and their constituents show several exchanges over the changing racial composition of Ridgeland. Several Ridgeland residents complained about "Ridgeland school demographics" and the city becoming the "new Northeast Jackson". One email even called the demographics at Anne Smith Elementary School "a problem". Mayor Gene McGee wrote "You are so right" in a response to that particular email. The emails are posted below.
Rick Cleveland slams Manning "story"
Many of you are no doubt familiar with a website called The Onion, which produces satirical, often hilarious, “news” stories. I have no problem with The Onion. It sometimes makes me laugh.
Our problem these days is differentiating between The Onion and the countless news outlets, which are serving up ever-increasing volumes of blather and babble that sometimes read like satire but are not.
Exhibit A: An Al Jazeera report last weekend that purported Peyton Manning used HGH, a hormone banned by the NFL, to recover from a career threatening neck injury in 2011.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Can't have anything nice around here.
Update: Ridgeland PD said suspect is held on a $2,500 written bond. He is bound over to grand jury. The crime will be prosecuted as a felony due to the dollar amount. He has not been arrested before by JPD. He was arrested in September for doing the same thing to the horse statues in front of P.F. Chang's. The suspect is from Jackson.
Original post:
Can't have anything nice in this area. Some punk decided to go knock the hooves off of the horse statues that populate the fountain at the Renaissance at Colony Park. A man allegedly used a sledgehammer to attack the horse statues and Italian fountain. Ridgeland Police were called to the scene at 6:00 AM yesterday and charged Charles Branch with malicious mischief. The black male is thirty years old. He is currently a resident of the Madison County jail. It is not known what the bond for Branch is. JJ is working to obtain his identity and more information. See the damage for yourself. Free-lance photographer Rick Guy shot these photos for JJ.
Clinton raising money for rifles
The City of Clinton issued the following press release:
HUD sues Ridgeland; claims city trying to force out minorities
HUD accused Ridgeland of trying to force minorities to leave the city in a complaint served on Ridgeland December 4. The complaint paints a picture of a city concerned by the "changing demographics" of Southeast Ridgeland and Ridgeland public schools. The city tried to use several tactics to change the nature of Southeast Ridgeland. Needless to say, HUD noticed such efforts and seeks to bring the hammer down on Ridgeland.
MHP: 5 deaths, 85 DUI's, 250 crashes
The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued the following statement on its Christmas enforcement program results:
What story is told by these pictures?
Correction: >This post contained two pictures of Mr. Shackelford and a female. JJ misidentified her as Mrs. Thomas. JJ has other pictures of Mrs. Thomas and the women are similar in features. Apologies to Lindsey Thomas and Mr. Shackelford. The removal of the pictures obviously changes the nature of the story. We make a mistake on this website, we own up to it and don't bury it on the bottom of page B-18 in fine print.
Journalistus Maximus Jerry Mitchell reported that Madison County Constable Matt Shackleford might have engaged in some questionable behavior. The story appeared on the front page of the Sunday edition of the Clarion-Ledger. The article included a picture of the constable holding up a funny-looking plant. It is not known if he is indeed a horticulturist or has an affinity for plants of the distinctive green-leaf variety. The story then questioned his actions and relationship with the wife of Lindsey Kirkland Thomas. Mr. Shackelford arrested Raymond Ethan Thomas after Mrs. Thomas filed charges against him. The constable later arrested Mr. Thomas for allegedly stalking him as well. The charges were later dismissed or remanded. The couple is seeking a divorce. Mr. Mitchell only posted one picture in his article. However, JJ obtained more pictures which may tell the Rest of the story.
Monday, December 28, 2015
Some people are never satisfied
Clean up a city, balance the books, get a surplus. All good things, right? Wrong. Doing such merely gets you called a "plantation overseer". Yup. Pontiac, Michigan is making a comeback after the state revoked home rule for the city. The Wall Street Journal reported today:
Governor appoints Judge Dawn Beam to Mississippi Supreme Court
Imperator Phil Bryant issued the following press release:
Offering better prices and service is not "fair"
This owner of a Jackson taxicab company whined to the city council on December 15 that Jackson doesn't need companies such as Uber and that the city keeps things "fair". Watch the short video for yourself. Here is what she considers to be fair:
Sunday, December 27, 2015
Missing dog downtown
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Is Christmas a fading spirit?
Daniel Henninger muses whether Christmas is passing away in the Wall Street Journal:
This is the year Christmas died as a public event in the United States.
Who is the good guy?
Award-winning reporter Jerry Mitchell delved into the Ethan Thomas drama in Madison County on the front pages of the Clarion-Ledger this morning. It seems that Constable Matt Shackleford is ensnared in the mess as he might have gotten a little too close to the wife of Mr. Thomas and has an interesting little green plant in his home as well. The Thomases have filed for divorce in Madison County. Mr. Mitchell writes:
Saturday, December 26, 2015
Thuggin' at the Fair
A couple of people thought this website was a little rough on Javaris Chambers as he went back to prison courtesy of MDOC and Michael Guest. Here is a video and picture of young Chambers in action:
To pay or not to pay Rudy.....
Will they pay or won't they pay Rudy Warnock tis the question. Madison County Engineer Rudy Warnock submitted 31 invoices to the Board of Supervisors Monday. The Board refused to pay them, while Mr. Warnock threatened to sue if they are not paid (letter posted below). Board attorney Mike Espy cited an Attorney General's opinion (posted below) placing a statute of limitations on the county's ability to pay the invoices.
Friday, December 25, 2015
Open thread
We are taking the day off today. Consider this an open thread to praise or skewer anything.
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Thursday, December 24, 2015
Bert on the comeback trail
Here are the latest updates on Berrrrrrrrrrt Case.
Rick Cleveland: The last season
The first time Stuart Stevens and his dad went to a Sugar Bowl it snowed. This was New Year's Day 1964. Stuart Stevens was 11 and a dyed-in-red-and-blue Ole Miss Rebel.
That Sugar Bowl matched the Rebels against Alabama. Bear Bryant coached Alabama. John Vaught coached Ole Miss. The Bear suspended star quarterback Joe Namath. But Bama, quarterbacked by future Ole Miss coach Steve Sloan, won anyway, 12-7, on four field goals and seemingly countless Ole Miss turnovers. The game was played outdoors, as football was meant to be played, at Tulane Stadium (heaven rest its soul, and it did have soul).
Young Stuart Stevens, cold and bitterly disappointed, cried. His dad, Jackson lawyer Phineas Stevens, comforted him. It is one of the really poignant scenes in Stuart's beautifully written book, The Last Season (Knopf, 2015).
Governor declares state of emergency
First Citizen Phil Bryant issued the following statement:
Hell on earth
Mother nature unleashed its fury on the Delta and North Mississippi yesterday. Here are videos of the tornadoes in action:
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Bishop claims Election Commissioner tampered with ballots
Karl Banks may have started a fight over his loss in court but David Bishop didn't mind hitting him back today as he filed a response in Madison County Circuit Court today. You know the story. Madison County District 4 Supervisor and 32-year incumbent Karl Banks lost by two votes to challenger David Bishop. Banks filed a lawsuit in court that seeks to restore several absentee and affidavit ballots to the election results that oddly enough would make him the winner.
Tornado in Clarksdale area
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Tornado hits ground near Clarksdale. Pics and video are posted below:
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Remembering Officer Leonard Redd
Sergeant Archie Bennett of the Flowood Police Department created this video to remember his brother in blue.
Commission: Kick Weisenberger off the bench
The Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance recommended that the Mississippi Supreme Court remove Madison Justice Court judge Bill Weisenberger from the bench. Oddly enough, Mr. Weisenberger would leave office at the end of the year anyway. The Commission also asked the court to fine the judge $1,000 and require him to pay $5,918. The punishments are related several events that occurred at the Canton Flea Market in 2014. The details are published below in a press release and findings issued by the Commission.
NE Jackson Hoodlum alert
Meet Steve Turner. He likes to break into your house and steal everything he can steal.
Stop the fight!!!
A spokeswoman for Donald Trump completely owned a CNN bed-wetter several weeks ago. We are talking beat down. Smash-mouthed a la Rhonda Rousey. Forget whose side you are on or what you're politics are. This is just plain fun to watch.
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Crimestoppers alert
JPD and Crime stoppers seek help your help in finding this suspect.
MEMA Director retiring
Governor and First Consul Phil Bryant issued the following press release:
Nkemdiche hospitalized.
Former Ole Miss footballer Denzel Nkemdiche has been hospitalized at UMMC. Ridgeland PD issued the following statement:
From the mailbag
It looks like I got my first death threat. A Tia Nichols sent me this email Friday:
The Ides of Trump are upon us
Trump is coming. Batten down the hatches. Call out the National Guard. Put up a wall around the coast to keep out the gold-diggers and ban the sale of peroxide for the next two weeks. The Trumpster will appear on the Gulf Coast on January 2 at 7:00 PM:
Find this girl.
Police are still looking for a girl who left her home in Pearl. Pearl Police provided the following information to JJ:
Monday, December 21, 2015
Hattiesburg restaurant fined over service dog
The Justice Department issued the following press release:
Pamela Weaver moves from SOS to MDA
The Mississippi Development Authority issued the following press release:
Uh-oh
Madison County Election Commission met today at 10:00. The public notice was posted in one place Friday. Street committee said the Commission intended to ask Circuit Clerk Lee Westbrook to accept four votes. The election has been certified. Sarah Fowler (Clarion-Ledger) streamed in on Periscope. Watch it here. It gets real hot at the end. Ms. Fowler provided much more information on her Twitter feed.
More Nobodies sue Ashley Madison
20 Mississippi John Does joined as plaintiffs a lawsuit against Ashley Madison in U.S. District Court last November. They seek an unspecified amount of punitive damages. The original lawsuit was filed by a John Doe plaintiff in September. All plaintiffs admitted they created user profiles on Ashley Madison and submitted pictures of themselves. Several claimed they paid the website a $19.00 fee to delete their information when they decided to quit using the service. The lawsuit reveals the true legacy of Ashley Madison- broken homes, sordid blackmail attempts, and what was in reality, an online scam.
Sunday, December 20, 2015
The ghost of Leon Lett returns
Epic fail does not even begin to describe Steve Harvey tonight:
Innovate Mississippi refiles lawsuit against accountants.
Innovate Mississippi sued its former accounting firm in Madison County Circuit Court on December 16. The company accused accounting firm Carr, Riggs, & Ingram, LLP of failing to detect alleged embezzlement by its former Chief Financial Officer, Tanya Klauser. Innovate Mississippi claims the embezzlement was more than $500,000 and probably $1 million. Innovate Mississippi was formerly Mississippi Technology Alliance. Ms. Klauser pleaded guilty to embezzlement in October 2014.
Robert Nkemdiche thinks NFL is sweeter.
Robert Nkemdiche issued the following statement:
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