Jackson Jambalaya

 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

On this episode of the Empower Podcast, Grant Callen and Dr. Steven Skultety, Director of the Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom at the University of Mississippi explore the foundations of American democracy, the origins of rights, and why civil disagreement is essential to a thriving society. From natural rights vs. legal rights to the First Amendment’s protections, Dr. Skultety shares insights on political violence, the uniqueness of the U.S. Constitution, and how freedom underpins everything we value. A timely conversation for anyone who cares about liberty, governance, and the future of America.

 If anyone wanted proof there is a two-tier system of justice in Mississippi, one had to look no more recently than yesterday.  A coach and a youth paster convicted of child rape.  One black, one white.  One male, one female.  Teachers of youth entrusted by parents to care for their children.  Trust grossly betrayed.  Two different standards of justice meted out to the guilty.    

Willie Alexander, Lindsey Whiteside

 The University of Mississippi Medical Center issued the following press release. 

 Hinds County District Attorney issued the following statement. 

 Ag Commish Andy Gipson issued the following statement. 

Nothing like street theatre. 

At six years old, I wanted to be Darrin Stephens from Bewitched. He worked in advertising, came up with ideas, pitched them, and got paid for it. That seemed like magic. Somewhere around my preteen years, I decided being in a rock ’n’ roll band was the ticket. For a while it was architecture, then radio. I even thought about directing movies. Every dream had one thing in common: creating something new.

Some things are constant in life: Death, taxes, and Tim Bennett not paying his rent on Smith-Will Stadium.   Yup.  Once again, Mr. Bennett has failed to pay rent on the aged baseball stadium.  

Here are some troubling statistical facts that should concern every Mississippian, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or political loyalty – Mississippi has the highest rate of gun deaths in the U.S., the highest rates of gun homicides are in rural counties, and seven of the rural U.S. counties with the highest gun homicide rates are in Mississippi, according to the CDC.

Warning: Graphic & Violent Video  

Yesterday was a glorious day as the Gazan War came to an end and twenty hostages lived to see their families.  However, Hamas just could not leave things well enough alone.  

 Three Jackson apartment complexes paid their water bill or made payment arrangements. WLBT reported: 

 The University of Mississippi Medical Center issued the following statement. 

 Well that was quick.  Taste Italian Kitchen and Taste Bar and Grill settled their federal lawsuit.  They filed a joint motion to dismiss with prejudice today in U.S. District Court.   The motion states: 

 Hattiesburg comedienne Mary Ryan Brown appeared on the podcast to talk about comedy, how she became a funny girl, and why Mississippi is like a rescue dog.  She also said something about how if there is a hell, it will have an HOA.  Enjoy. 

 Insurance Commish Mike Chaney issued the following statement. 

 Which is the real Taste?   The owners of Taste Italian Kitchen accused Taste Bar and Grill of ripping off its name and logo in a federal lawsuit.  Taste Italian Kitchen operates restaurants in Ridgeland and Starkville while Taste Bar and Grill is on North Mart Plaza in Jackson.

 The Mississippi High School Activities Association recommends all high schools cease tailgating this year.  WAPT reported: 

Bigger Pie Forum Chairman Kelly Williams authored this post. 

 The city of Clinton issued the following statement. 

 Jackson Mayor John Horhn issued the following statement. 

Join us in celebrating the next phase of the Museum Trail Greenway Downtown Jackson, breaking ground this year. The ceremony will celebrate the generous investments that made this work possible and the shared vision of a more connected and revitalized downtown.

 Capitol Police doing work. 

 What happens when the top teams get together? 

 Daniel "Dax" Owens may not be going home any time soon. 

 Several cars caught fire yesterday outside JSU's homecoming game. 

As hopes and fears for AI applications mount, can efforts succeed to keep this transformational technology from serving both?

 The Capitol Police issued the following statement. 

 The magic of Jim Henson returns as The Dark Crystal appears on the big screen tomorrow and Monday.

 Hattiesburg comedian Mary Ryan Brown appeared on The Jambalaya with the Kingfish podcast.  Although the podcast will be posted Tuesday, here is a sneak peek. 

Governor announced expectant mother killed.  

What should have been a night of fun turned deadly as shootings and homicides took place at no fewer than three Homecoming games in Mississippi last night. 

 The world is waiting to see whether President Trump’s 21-point plan will begin the ending of the war between Israel and the terrorist organization Hamas. How many is that? Seven wars in nine or ten months? Is President Trump riding a white horse and ending multiple wars with a bow but no arrows? (Revelation 6:1-2)

 The fight for control of Jackson's airport will literally go to the judge.  

 Despite its best efforts, the Mississippi Department of Transportation can't keep the lights on the interstate at night.  WAPT reported yesterday: 

 Former Pearl Police Officer Christopher Lofton just can't seem to stay out of trouble.  

The Old Waverly Club issued the following press release.

 Drug dealer Kelarce McElroy will be staying in jail for quite a while after he allegedly tortured and killed an elderly man who was on a walker.  A Jackson Municipal Court set his bond at $1.6 million. 

ZeroBear PolyBear is on hiatus but he left us this recipe in a downloadable format.   Enjoy.

 HBO is going to take another stab at the Game of Thrones Universe as it released a trailer for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.  Yup, the Dunk and Egg series is coming to the tele in January.  

Jackson Mayor John Horhn issued the following statement. 

State Auditor Shad White appeared on the podcast. We discussed all kinds of groovy topics such as the welfare scandal, 2027 Governor's race, DEI,  scraps with the legislature, and the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination.  We even talk about why he doesn't audit Jackson, a common question on this website.  Enjoy. 

 Rotten trees tend to produce rotten apples.  Case in point: The spawn of the late Danny Owens.  

A federal grand jury indicted Rebecca Ivison of Jackson for a plethora of charges including money laundering, theft of government funds, and skimming from government rural housing loans.  The indictment took place after Ivison backed out of a plea bargain deal.  

 The Justice Department opposes reinstating Rudolphus Warnock's bond.  

 Yesterday was the second anniversary of the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.  How badly do the Gazan Arabs want to kill Jews? Watch what this Fox News reporter has to say as he discusses his time in Gaza. 

Update: JJ verified with law enforcement the alleged incident happened at Rainbow Daycare in Florence.  

Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

 What did he know and when did he know it? Such questions about coverups are usually applied to politicians but the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee is asking the same questions of U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate after he entered an order that misused AI. 

Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement.

When I was a kid, the number sixty-five always carried one meaning— retirement. That was the finish line. My maternal grandfather retired at sixty-five after a long career at AT&T, and everyone treated it like the natural order of things. You worked hard, did your time, then traded in the briefcase for a gold watch and a fishing pole.