Interesting little video questions the future of outlet stores. The Kavalier argues they dilute brands while destroying the retail industry. Coach is cited as one example. Will we continue to see a proliferation of outlet malls such as the one in Pearl or will manufacturers turn away from the retail crack?
Thursday, February 28, 2019
The Outlet Trap
Hood Announces Gubernatorial Run
Attorney General Jim Hood issued the following statement.
JPD Officer Arrested for Domestic Violence
Madison Police arrested JPD office Larry "Mitch" Perry on November 20, 2018 for two counts of Simple Assault Domestic Violence. The victim accused Perry of hitting her in the face, pulling her hair, and pulling out their daughter's hair as well. JJ obtained the police report through a public records request. It is posted below.
Judge Shirley to Leave Bench
Rankin County Justice Court Judge John Shirley posted the following message to the Rankin County Bar:
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
The Stonewall Continues
Sorry for the slow pace today but yours truly has been under the weather. The city of Jackson continues to delay responding to yet more public records requests submitted by this website.
Families First Book Drive Begins Friday
Drop
off gently used books or purchase new books at Lemuria between 9:00 am –
3:00 pm and receive a piece of king cake donated by Broad Street
Bakery!
Reading and activity time for children will be at 12:00 pm in Lemuria.
This is free and open to the public! Building a strong foundation in
literacy is the core of success for children. Help us improve the lives
of Mississippi families by donating!
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Bigger Pie Forum: AG's Opinion Good for PERS?
This is a sponsored post by Bigger Pie Forum.
Imagine being able to vote yourself better retirement benefits while you’re a beneficiary of a retirement plan.
That’s the scenario in Mississippi if the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi follows an opinion from the office of Attorney General Jim Hood and changes its present regulation. This would allow legislators and other statewide officials who are also PERS retirees to keep collecting their benefits while in office.
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Sid Salter: AOC, the Green New Deal, and the price of gas in Coffeeville and Tylertown
Newly-minted New York Democratic Party U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – also a member of the Democratic Socialists of America – thinks the policies of the Democratic Party aren’t progressive enough and that the party needs to move farther to the left.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
UMMC Closing Brandon Courthouse
UMMC sent the following email to Wellness Center members.
Mississippi Miracles Radiothon Kicks Off Tomorrow
UMMC issued the following press release written by Annie Oeth.
Mark McCoy of radio station 100.9 The Legend interviews Children's of Mississippi
patient Trinley Camp of Brandon as her mother, Amanda, looks on
during the 2018 Mississippi Miracles Radiothon.
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Where's Wallace?
Hemphill Contruction is trying to garnish Marcus Wallace and M.A.C. Construction. Madison-Rankin Circuit Court Judge Steve Ratcliff awarded a $325,000 judgement in favor of Hemphill against Marcus Wallace and two of his companies. Hemphill sued Mr. Wallace in 2016 for damages arising out of two projects. A bonding company forced Hemphill to pay M.A. C. Construction subcontractors that were "stiffed" by M.A.C.
Now They Tell Us.....
A student reporter, yes, a student reporter, did something the so-called media in Jackson couldn't be bothered to do: report how much it might actually cost to roll out high-speed internet service to rural areas in Mississippi. Nicole Rigsby reported in The Reflector (MSU):
Monday, February 25, 2019
Court Green-Lights Madoff Recovery Lawsuits
The trustee in the Bernie Madoff case isn't playing around in his recovery for Madoff's victims. CNBC reported:
Jackson-Area Leaders Back Tate Reeves for Gov.
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Metro Jackson Leaders Endorse Tate Reeves for Governor
Metro Jackson Leaders Endorse Tate Reeves for Governor
Support for Tate Reeves continues to pour in from grassroots conservative leaders across Mississippi. Today, elected officials and Republican leaders from the Metro Jackson area are announcing their support for the campaign. Reeves has earned these endorsements because of his reputation as a battle-tested conservative who defends Mississippi families.
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Coming to Mississippi?
The Medical Marijuana 2020 folks discussed the ballot initiative on the KIM Waaaaaaade radio show Friday.
The Battle of the Fish Hook Continues
The fight over whether a Madison woman cast fish hooks at two children in an attempt to hurt them continued in Madison County Court last Wednesday. A Madison Municipal Court convicted 80 year-old Mary Watkins of simple assault by threat after she repeatedly cast a fish hook at an 11 year-old boy who was jet skiing on the lake at Natchez Trace Village in Madison. Watkins appealed the conviction. She is the Secretary/Treasurer of the Natchez Trace Village Homeowner's Association and has been fighting mightily in court for the right to regulate the lake.
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Sunday, February 24, 2019
Susan Felker Passes Away
Mississippi State University issued Susan Felker's obituary:
Sunday Morning Sermon
"Those who heard this sermon were not put to sleep," said the late Dr. Frank Pollard as he continued to preach from The Sermon on the Mount is this 1990 sermon. If you can't make it to church this morning, enjoy this sermon.
Bill Crawford: GOP Brawl Brewing
“Governor’s race just got interesting,” read a text message the day after columnist Geoff Pender announced Bill Waller, Jr., will enter the race.
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Joking About Jussie
The Daily Show just couldn't let the Smollett story smolder but presented its own take:
Lion Country
Take a step back in time to Saturday afternoons spent in front of the tv.
Friday, February 22, 2019
BLOOD FEUD!!!
Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith qualified to run for Governor in the Democratic primary. This is not a drill. Repeat. This is NOT a drill.
Coroner Rules Death is a Homicide
A family is accusing JPD officers of beating a man to death. WLBT reported yesterday:
Flashback Friday: The "Lady-Like" Dizzy Dean
Dizzy Dean was quite the tough guy - when he had over a dozen players to back him up when he swung at a reporter. Dizzy received quite a bit of bad press during the spring of 1937 as he held out for more money. He and his wife went to spring training in Florida. His wife laid down the law - hit an offending writer or don't come home. Strong stuff from a wife, especially when the man is weak. Dizzy meekly said yes dear, and went out on a search and destroy mission for one particular sportswriter.
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More lawsuits Coming in Lamar Adams Case
More lawsuits will be filed as part of the SEC's attempt to recover money for victims in the Lamar Adams fraud case. SEC Receiver Allyson Mills made the announcement in the fourth bi-monthly report she submitted to U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves Wednesday.
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Lottery Already Plays Some Suckers
Cities that were counting on getting some sales tax revenue from lottery ticket sales are going to be disappointed. WJTV reported today:
Repost: NAACP's Derrick Johnson is NOT an Attorney, He Just Plays One for $40,000
This is a repost from March 7, 2011. Be patient, all will be made clear soon enough.
Should the Hinds County Board of Supervisors pay $40,000 to Derrick Johnson for redistricting voters in the county per his contract? Pete Perry, Chairman of the Hinds County Republican Executive Committee, told the Board in its regular meeting this morning Mr. Johnson's contract was not legal and he would go to court if necessary to block payment.
A.G. Settles Medicaid Fraud Case
Andria Jones will not go to jail after she agreed to a civil settlement with the Attorney General in a Medicaid Fraud case.
Wife's Tree Falls in Lamar Adams Case
Riding high in April, shot down in May. The classic lyrics perfectly describe the crash of Lamar Adams and his fortunes as his wife will only get to keep a pittance of what she once had. U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves approved a settlement agreement between SEC Receiver Alysson Mills and Vicki Adams Tuesday.
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Governor Endorses Tate
The Tate Reeves for Governor Campaign issued the following statement.
Dispatch From Pelahatchie: Mayor Strikes Back
Pelahatchie Mayor Ryshonda Beechem issued the following statement.
Tonarri Moore Arrested
It seems Tonarri Moore was arrested in Jackson for disobeying a police officer and public drunkenness:
Sid Salter: Waller Reshuffles the Political Deck
As noted last fall in a previous column, the 2003 election cycle saw Mississippi voters make some interesting choices in terms of the 2019 election cycle in our state.
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Rollback Odometers? Do Not Pass Go.
The Justice Department issued the following statement.
20 Years for Sex Offender
Rankin-Madison District Attorney John Bramlett issued the following statement.
State Unclaimed Property Event in Richland Friday
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch issued the following statement.
We Are Experiencing Technical Difficulties, Please Stand By
JJ is still waiting on a public records request from the city of Jackson despite submitting it on January 22. JJ asked for a roster of all JPD employees on January 1, 2018 and January 1, 2019. Public Records law states the government has to provide the records within 7 business days or else provide a reason for the delay in writing. The clerk's office responded as it was supposed to do on January 31:
Car Insurance Rates to Decrease
Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney issued the following statement.
Dispatch from Pelahatchie (Pow-Pow-Pow Edition)
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety issued the following statement.
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