Jackson Jambalaya

Finnegan gets to begin again. 

The Mississippi Parole Board never fails to disappoint.  Remember that guy who pleaded guilty to ripping off day care centers and churches by selling them fire suppression systems that didn't work?  He pleaded guilty in February and was sentenced to serve seven years in prison.  However, under Parole Board math, that means he was released last week. 

 You can buy almost anything in New Orleans.

 The Mississippi Legislature’s special session decision to overhaul the state’s youth court system is already drawing fire from critics. Still, the state’s taxpayers should count the vote to open the youth court process as a win for transparency, institutional pragmatism, and public safety.

 Just another day at an apartment complex in Jackson. 

The 2^nd Quarter did not disappoint for drama or trauma. On 13 April the U.S. initiated a three Carrier Strike Force blockade of the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Less than two months later, the U.S. began on again off again ceasefires which continue still. All that sound and fury did little to deter the stock market which with Kevlar flair rallied 16% to its best quarterly gain in 6 years. Why? Big time earnings, that’s why.

 Truth or fiction? We report, you decide. 

 Here are the "C" ratings for Jackson metro area restaurants issued since April 1, 2026.  The Mississippi Department of Health inspects and grades each restaurant.  The department inspects the restaurant again within ten days after the "C" is issued.  More information can be obtained at the MSDH restaurant inspection web page.

The Capitol Police issued the following statement. 

 Jackson City Councilwoman Tina Clay said the city is not operating at a deficit at a meeting of the Finance Committee last week.  Ms. Clay is Chairwoman of the committee. Jackson Mayor John Horhn warned the City Council last week the city was facing a $23 million deficit. 

The light Cal-Maine settlement in a price-fixing case was not an anomaly as the Trump Justice Department is backing away from prosecuting corporate crime.  The Wall Street Journal reported: 

U.S. District Judge Wingate is holding a hearing at 1:30 today on how data centers might affect Jackson's water supply. The learned jurist apparently saw WLBT's reporting on how the Horhn administration is considering allowing the construction of a data center at the Lake Hico site and couldn't resist the opportunity to do some micromanaging.  

The 2008 subprime crisis caused the U.S. to rescue financial institutions deemed too big to fail. The cost was socialized on taxpayers.  A lookalike crisis is brewing in Mississippi. Its cost may fall on Entergy’s residential customers.

 Just another day in Centerville, Mississippi.  Not to be confused with Centerburg, of course. 

 Hinds County District Attorney Bradley McCullough issued the following statement. 

 It seems some Mississippi State football players were having some fun.  

 Meanwhile, down in Laurel.....

 JPD issued the following press releases on a spate of weekend homicides. 

Fear and reaction erupt when major calamities occur without notice. Boredom and procrastination erupt when major calamities build up slowly over time.

 The Mississippi Department of Health issued the following statement. 

 Sure do hate it when this happens. 

 Nine nations have nuclear weapons: USA, Russia, China, France, United Kingdom, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel. Some federal sources claimed Iran was within a few months if not days before it would have a nuclear weapon. That was the justification President Trump used to order Operation Midnight Hammer on June 22, 2025, to attack three Iranian nuclear sites – Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan – with overwhelming munitions to destroy Iran’s cache of nuclear material. 

The Magnolia State is booming. Since Tate Reeves became governor, more than $40 billion of investment has poured in — and hardly a week goes by without news of another mega deal.

 Good job, morons. You managed to ruin a good thing.  Feel proud of yourselves.  Dumbasses. 

 The Mississippi Museum of Art issued the following statement Tuesday.  

 Hinds County District Attorney Bradley McCullough issued the following statement. 

 Was the appointment of the Interim Hinds County District Attorney constitutional? C.J. Lemasters reported at WLBT: 

 Summertime means it's Popeye time as in spinach.  Yup, the ZeroBear PolyBeaar has a nice little recipe for some creamed spinach or as he calls it, Spinach Madeline.  Download the recipe and cook away. 

 Former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens surrendered his law license to the Mississippi Bar.  Owens pleaded guilty to conspiracy in federal court two weeks ago.  

 Just another dude coming to Madison County.....

 It will be awhile before accused synagogue burner Stephen Spencer Pittman faces justice. 

Everyone loves quoting the Declaration of Independence. Fewer people have actually read it.

 Carlos Moore may be in Georgia but rest assured, Mississippi is not far from his heart as he gets his grift on. The suspended attorney is now calling himself "The People's Judge" as he race baits on the Nolan Wells case. Check out what he is up to now.  

 Robert Laird passed away earlier this week due to cancer.  He wasn't known to many people nor but he was one of those characters who makes life interesting. Check out his obituary: 

 Hinds County District Attorney Bradley McCullough issued the following statement. 

Luck, providence, divine intervention, whatever you call it, this dog was blessed.  

Dear Prosecutors & Judges: We are watching you on this case.   

Jushun "Red" Paige is back in jail after the Capitol Police arrested him on June 29 for auto burglary.   Paige was involved in the brutal murder of Chelsae Kirschten in 2017.  

 U.S. District Judge Daniel P. Jordan, III scheduled William McHenry's sentencing for next month: 

 WLBT reported Governor Tate Reeves cancelled the special election for Hinds County District 2 Supervisor: 

JPD officers make nearly double what they earned ten years ago. JJ obtained a roster of JPD employees and their salaries through a public records request.   The city of Jackson reported there are 348 employees at JPD.  

 Perfection finally showed up at my house last week. I ate it over the kitchen sink.

It took 64 years to find. That hardly seems fair, but peaches don’t operate on fairness. They’re ready when they’re ready, stay that way for a brief minute, and then start heading in the other direction.

This one was perfect.

 The unexpected and untimely death of Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, along with the significant physical ailments of 84-year-old former GOP Senate Majority Leader U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, makes an already uncertain midterm election cycle even more so and could make key elements of Republican Trump’s agenda more difficult to pass in the Senate.

 JPD issued the following statement. 

 Lord Protector Tate Reeves issued the following statement. 

Remember when egg prices skyrocketed? Well, a wee bit of price-fixing might have had something to do with it.  The Justice Department announced Ridgeland's Cal-Maine and three other egg producers settled price fixing charges. Cal-Maine must pay $1.5 million to several states and donate 30 million eggs to various non-profit organizations.  However, the founding family members of Cal-Maine sold stock for $320 million after learning of the federal probe. 

 The Jackson City Council passed a 183-day moratorium on the construction of data centers this morning on a vote of 5-2.  Councilmen Ashby Foote and Vernon Hartley voted against the measure. 

Jackson's sales tax revenue remained the same as in 2025 even though it faces a $23 million budget shortfall.  Check out how your city fared in collecting sales tax.*

 The Capitol Police issued the following statement. 

 Jackson Mayor John Horhn issued the following statement. 

 Jackson Mayor John Horhn issued the following statement.