Jackson Jambalaya

 This really sucks. 

 Collapsed roofing, pervasive mold, gas leaks, and just overall disgusting conditions are some of the reasons why a Jackson Municipal Court Judge shut down the Regency Hotel on Greymont Street Thursday. 

Check out the front page of today's Clarion-Ledger. 

JJ will dig into the school ratings over the next few days but here is a quick summary of how local schools did.  Canton improved to a "B"from a "D" two years ago.  The usual suspects got A's while Jackson earned a "C".

The University of Mississippi Medical Center issued the following statement. 

 The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following statement. 

 Never let it be said Coach Prime doesn't care about his players....

 Last week's post How Jackson's Water System Collapsed generated a great deal of traffic although it is a rather thorough article.  A few readers asked if JJ could post a "bullet points" version so they could better discuss the article with their friends.  Ask and ye shall receive.  Feel free to use them when out in the field engaging the enemy. 

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

 The Mississippi Department of Public Safety issued the following statement. 

Attorney General Jim Hood's lawyers approved the $5 million TANF grant to USM for the construction of a volleyball court.  Y'all Politics brought the receipts last week: 

 The Madison Police Department issued the following statement. 

 The Lumumba administration did not pay Waggoner Engineering for the 2022 fiscal year as it managed the sewer consent decree.  

 This morning I read a Business News Daily article that listed the most stressful jobs in America. Enlisted military personnel came first, firefighter, second, and airline pilot, third. Police officer landed in fourth place. I wouldn’t argue with any of those rankings. 

 Senator Roger Wicker issued the following statement. 

It’s unlikely that Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves was either seeking or expecting any praise from the Sierra Club – a liberal environmental organization - when announcing his appointments last for the new executive director of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) and the new executive director of the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff (PUS).

 Madison-Rankin District Attorney Bubba Bramlett issued the following press release and mug shot.  The press release provides more information on how a prison ring kidnapped a Ridgeland man and robbed his parents.  The Hinds County prosecutions are pending.  Unfortunately, the woman robbed in her CCJ home passed before she could see him sentenced.  Assistant District Attorney Brad Hutto asked for 120 years for Collins. 

 Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement. 

You're not in Chicago anymore, panda.  Welcome to the free state of Florida. 

 The federal government threatened to sue Jackson over the long-term neglect of its water treatment plants. 

 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

 Take a break from all the news and say hello to your new addiction. 

 Sista Rukia and her cohorts are holding a mass rally for clean water in front of the Governor's Mansion in a few minutes.

David Lane escaped sentencing yet again.  U.S. District Court Judge Henry Wingate entered into the docket of USA v. David Luke Lane: 

 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba might get an assist from the EPA in his efforts to kick the state out of any bailouts for Jackson's water system.  Annie Snider reported in Politico last week:

EPA to sue city. 

The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

 Jackson's water production continues to improve.  MEMA reported the Jackson water system treated 50 million gallons of water on September 23, the most it has treated in quite some time although it is only two-thirds of capacity.  The MEMA command incident report and Jackson statement are posted below.  As usual, the report contains a long list of repairs made to the plant.  System pressure is 86 psi. 

 The Oxford Police Department issued the following statement and mugshot. 

 It's usually not that hard to spot new money, right? 

 The Mississippi Department of Public Safety issued the following statement. 

 If you missed church today, check out the sermon Pastor Dewayne Pickett presented at New Jerusalem Church two weeks ago.  Rest assured, it's not preaching for the week as he thundered against the wicked and those who seek to "starve us out in Jackson." 

 The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

Bill Maher defended real history against woke history last weekend on his HBO show.  It ruffled a few feathers but what are comedians for, after all? 

What seems to be a storm is actually the harsh wind used to produce the fruit.  Thus spaketh the late Dr. Frank Pollard as he preached on facing such storms with faith in this 1994 sermon.  If you overslept this morning, enjoy the homily.  

 Wow, Mississippi ranks 6^th nationally in “education freedom.” That’s terrific, right?

 Or idiot of the day.  What happens when someone gets caught cutting in line at Walmart?

WARNING: VIOLENT & GRAPHIC VIDEO POSTED BELOW!!!

Note: This post originally reported the student in the video was in a coma.  JJ obtained the information from what have been several reliable sources in the past.   Oxford police issued a statement two days after this post stating a Tyler Wright punched him in the head.  The victim struck his head on the pavement when he fell down.  Oxford police charged Wright with simple assault.  

 A video making the rounds in Ole Miss circles shows a student laying on the ground unconscious as blood streams from his ear while a group of young men laugh at his misfortune. 

Jesus. There. I said it. Out loud. Did I offend anyone? 

If you want to send a tip to JJ and really want to cover your tracks, download the Wickr app to your phone.  Wickr uses end to end encryption and the messages are set to blow up within a time period that is set by the sender.  Messages are not stored.  Wickr does not even have the encryption keys. It is used by dissidents living under authoritarian regimes worldwide.  Kingfish is Kingfish1935 on Wickr.  It can also be used on a laptop.  Of course, you can always send a good ole fashioned email (minus the rye) to  kingfish1935@gmail.com.

 Despite the return of water service as week ago.....

A UPS driver was convicted of malicious mischief and domestic violence after he intentionally gave his girlfriend an STD.  The police officer's affidavit states Narada Taylor did

This post was authored and sponsored by State Treasurer David McRae. 

September is College Savings Month. While I have written previously about Mississippi’s two college savings plans (MACS, which lets families start a savings account for as little as $25, and MPACT, which allows families to pre-pay for college tuition to lock in today’s rates), I wanted to dig further into why these programs deliver so many benefits to Mississippians.

 Check out this little bit of local art at Delta Muffler on North State Street. 

 Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce Andrew Gipson issued the following statement. 

 There are many reasons that the phrase "There's no free lunch" usually is accurate, but there are ways to save money when it comes to wine -- and to say that this column ought to be called "Free Wine" isn't really a stretch.

 The Mississippi Supreme Court issued the following statement. 

 The Pearl Police Department issued the following statement to quell rumors about a possible child abduction: 

D.A. recommends 32 years in prison.  

Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement. 

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

Politico reports Congressman Bennie Thompson is trying to send $200 million directly to Jackson, bypassing state government: