Jackson Jambalaya

 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued the following statement. 

 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba brought in some out of state hired guns to fight his indictments for public corruption.  

 The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

After seven weeks overseas, I’m finally home. My time in Italy was a whirlwind of hospitality, history, and a heavy heart. Five groups of 25 people each joined me on tours across the island of Sicily and in the heart of Tuscany. These RSJ Yonderlust Tours aren’t just trips; they’re journeys through local culture, local cuisine, and local connections. Hosting tours has become one of the most fulfilling parts of my life, second only to running restaurants. Years ago, I called the travel side of my work a "second job," but the lines have blurred. Now, hosting tours and running restaurants feel like two sides of the same coin—both bring me immense joy and purpose. It’s not a bad way to make a living.

If at first you don't succeed, fail, fail again.  Such happened yesterday when JMAA and U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves suffered a beatdown in New Orleans. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered Judge Reeves to dismiss JMAA's lawsuit against the state of Mississippi.  JMAA and the city of Jackson sued to block the state from taking control of Jackson's airport.   However, the city of Jackson's lawsuit remains alive - for now.  

The 2024 regular session of the Mississippi Legislature ended with a failure to reach consensus between Senate and House conferees on an effort to expand the state’s Medicaid program. That after Senate and House leaders engaged in a good faith debate of Medicaid expansion for the first time since former President Barack Obama’s administration implemented the program.

The Lumumba administration forced out Thalia Mara Hall manager Angie Ladner.  

 From the pages of social media this morning:

 The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

 Mississippi College posted the following statement on Facebook. 

WLBT paid Carly Gregg's father for an interview.  This website hates Bridget Todd, Carly Gregg's lawyer.  Ms. Todd's mom is going to sell t-shirts with Judge Dewey Arthur's face printed on them to raise money for Carly's defense.  Such sensational claims were made by Ms. Todd on a recent podcast.  

 Rod Stewart, yes, the one and only Rod Stewart, is coming to Brandon.   

Some people just can't handle it when they can't get their own way. 

 It seems the gridironers for Jackson State and Alabama State universities engaged in a gentleman's debate on the field after the game ended. 

 The Gospel broke down the walls, the prejudices, the artificial constructs that separate us in heart and mind.  The late Dr. Frank Pollard preached this message as he quoted John 17: "And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one."  What does "one" mean? Watch Dr. Pollard's 1996 sermon below to answer the question.   Enjoy. 

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz for U.S. Attorney General puts Mississippi Congressman Michael Guest on the spot.

 Need something good to watch this weekend? Check out these movies streamed on Youtube for, dare we say it?, Free! There are some real gems below.  

 Well, someone decided to take his ball and go home.   WLBT's Anthony Warren reported: 

Believing is seeing. Have you ever changed your mind? Have you ever wished you had changed your mind? One’s core beliefs guide the direction of our opinions and decisions.

 Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith issued the following statement. 

 The Evil returns to the big screen next week along with Bruce Willis, Chris Tucker, Brian Cox, Gary Oldman, and of course, Milla Jovovich.  If you want to enjoy some good ole movie fun, check out The Fifth Element next week.  Showtimes are posted below. 

What a result!  Trump has bounced back to win the White House, gaining a majority of the popular vote for the Republicans for the first time in 20 years. The Republicans also won the Senate and held the House, meaning that they have a mandate, and the means to deliver it, in a way they have not had for a generation.

 The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

 Does Mississippi incarcerate too many? What reforms should be made to our criminal justice system?  How can we help inmates when they are released so they don't return to prison?  Empower Mississippi's Grant Callen and FWD.us's Alesha Judkins discuss these issues and more in the latest podcast posted below.  

 An older video of Kenneth I. Stokes taunting the Mayor during a June 6, 2023 meeting of the Jackson City Council is making the rounds on social media. Given how things played out in Jackson last week, it's kind of funny.  

If the story is true, this tasty seafood stew goes back to a down-on-his-luck fisherman with an empty pot and some good friends. 

 Van Allen left his deer processing and sporting goods store in Brandon to go to the great big hunting camp up in the sky.  Condolences for his friends and family.   

Madison-Rankin District Attorney Bubba Bramlett issued the following statement.

 The latest edition of The Jambalaya with the Kingfish is posted below.  Yours truly discusses the indictments of our illustrious District Attorney and Mayor.   Enjoy the podcast.  

And you know what that means - if you're a college football fan.  

 Former Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber, yes, Tony Yarber, had a few things to say about the current state of affairs in Jackson on social media.  

 State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement. 

PETROGNANO, TUSCANY—Bringing people together has become one of life’s greatest joys, and that’s exactly what these RSJ Yonderlust Tours are about. Traveling with a group wasn’t something I expected to hold such meaning, yet here I am, reflecting on more than 50 tours and over 1,200 guests since 2016 (with a two-year pause for Covid). Tuscany has become our gathering place, where most join me to begin our continuing journeys through Europe. There’s a certain magic here that brings out the best in each of us and sets the tone for the adventures that follow.

The 2024 election saw a historic shift of power in which Republicans will soon control the White House, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.

 Who has a path to the college football playoffs this week? 

Mississippi Today's Editor had a conniption after Magnolia Tribune publisher Russ Latino got his own weekly radio show at Mississippi Public Broadcasting.  Heavens to mergatroid, what is Mississippi coming to when a Republican activist is allowed on the airwaves? The horror.  Check out some excerpts from Editor Adam Ganucheau's screed against Magnolia Tribune Publisher, Russ Latino:

State Treasurer David McRae authored this sponsored post.  

Treasurer David McRae today announced that roughly 4,000 Mississippians will be receiving checks from the State Treasury’s Unclaimed Money Division, and those who receive them are encouraged to cash them. More than $1 million is expected to be distributed.

 Torrence Mayfield's trial is just around the corner.  The docket in U.S.A. v. Mayfield states: 

 Rankin-Madison District Attorney Bubba Bramlett issued the following statement. 

 An individual was shot in the chest during an armed robbery at the Burlington Coat Factory in Northeast Jackson tonight.  

The Madison Police Department issued the funeral arrangements for Chris Picou. 

Somehow, I don't think the Clarion-Ledger meant to publish this headline.  

 JJ has a new batch of 30 oz tumblers in stock.   Get one before they sell out.  The cost is $38.  The tumblers are dishwasher-safe.  Email kingfish1935@gmail.com to get one.  

 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

 Who doesn't like a good bed-time story? 

What happens when a Mayor refuses to leave office even after losing the election?  Well, it happened in Biloxi in 1935 as the Mayor-Elect was forced to use armed men to take control of Biloxi City Hall. The man he beat was quite the cuss as shown in the articles posted below. 

 When it came time for the Cross, the apostles all scattered to the wind but for one.  They all faced martyrdom but for one.   That one disciple stood at Calvary with Mary as she watched her son die on the cross.  The late Dr. Frank Pollard discussed how the apostle John was rewarded for such faithfulness.  Living to nearly 100 years old, he wrote the most influential Gospel.  It was he who was given the divine Revelation that has captivated so many.   Dr. Pollard said more in the 1996 sermon posted below.  Enjoy.