Jackson Jambalaya

 The Yazoo County Sheriff's Office issued the following statement and pictures. 

 Some yutes got stupid in Madison tonight.  

 Some things are just too cool for words. 

The light is often hid under a bushel as the old church song says.  "God, we don't share him with anybody else. We keep him to ourselves.  We have our own little clique and our own little club and we'll show up at our meetings and we'll pay our tithes and we'll sing our songs but we ill never use the chance that God has given us to serve him to be a blessing to all others," preached the late Dr. Frank Pollard.  Being a Christian is a privilege, he said, yet all too often the  privilege is taken for granted, mistaken for birthright.  Like all privileges, it can be revoked.  See what else Dr. Pollard had to say in the 1997 sermon posted below. 

As renewable energy disparager President Donald Trump continues to prop up and promote coal and fossil fuel industries, Mississippi finds itself on a path to grow industries producing renewable energy alternatives to coal.

 Will some riprap  break the Breakers? 

 JPD issued the following statement. 

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” “Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. And God called the light day, and the darkness He called night. And there was evening and there was morning, one day.”

 It's the M-Bar.  Need we say more? 

Imagine facing arrest simply for posting sharp or critical comments online. Picture police at your door for expressing opposition to mass immigration. Envision a country where you could be imprisoned for years without a jury ever deciding your guilt.

This post was originally published on July 10, 2009. In light of recent remarks made by Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and Nick Fuentes, it qualified for a Flashback Friday post. The funny part is after this post was published, the organizations in question either scrubbed their websites or took them down. Indeed, one required readers to order a print subscription through the mail.

Recently a Republican State Senator spoke to a national meeting of the Council of Conservative Citizens in Jackson, MS. Some local liberals as well as the local progressive weekly alternative rag sharply criticized her for speaking at the event and the state Republican party chairman for not more forcefully condemning her actions. Since I and many others don't know much about the Council of Conservative Citizens, I decided to check out their website. Buckle your seatbelts.

( Left: picture used on Alabama Chapter's website)

On the national organization's website, six of the nine "stories" posted are about race-related matters. For a group that touts itself as a leading conservative organization, there is no mention of taxes, deficit spending, expanding government, the erosion of civil liberties but there are more than a few words given to what blacks are doing to whites.

 Who is the bigger idiot in this case? 

 It is said the road to hell is paved with good intentions? What does one say when the Madison County Board of Supervisors strip the city of Madison of all county road funds for next year?  Madison will see what a court has to say after it filed a notice of appeal in Madison County Circuit Court Tuesday.  

Holiday time means having friends over for some good grub.  If looking for something fresh to cook for your guests, check out ZeroBear PolyBear's Catfish Stew recipe in a downloadable format below.   Enjoy. 

The brutal, disturbing murder of iconic Hollywood actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner in recent days brought to mind his time making a movie in Mississippi in the 1990s.

 Bob Crechale passed away this morning. 

Ag Commish Andy Gipson appears on the Empower podcast with host Grant Callen.  They discuss his life in public service and work on issues such as gun rights and protecting the unborn.  The gubernatorial candidate delves into his time in the legislature, accomplishments at Commissioner,  agenda as Governor, and how to strengthen families.  Andy Gipson is never boring and this podcast is no exception.  Enjoy. 

Attorney Abby Robinson accused the Mississippi Bar of "domestic terrorism" in a complaint filed in federal court this week.  

 Need some music for today?  Check out Maestro Andre Rieu's 2019 Christmas special.  

 This post is going to stay up for only a little while so take advantage of it while you can. 

For over three decades, Christmas never really meant a day off.

 The Madison Police Department issued the following statement. 

Thus said JXN Water Manager Ted Henifin as he blasted the city of Jackson's opposition to his proposed increase in water/sewer rates. Some choice quotes: 

 JPD issued the following statement. 

 Bristol Boulevard in South Jackson was once the scene of beautiful displays of Christmas lights.  An entire neighborhood putting on a festival of lights.  Lanterns lined the streets.  Bumper to bumper traffic as cars backed up on Raymond Road.  A holiday tradition enjoyed by all.  Even as South Jackson's character changed over the years, the Bristol Boulevard continued to shine at Christmas time.  It's been thirteen years since yours truly visited Wingfield Place so I drove through the neighborhood fun last night.  I won't spoil the fun for you.  Just watch the video posted below.  

 What does one do when he or she is the battered person in a relationship? 

 Jackson Mayor John Horhn issued the following statement. 

Want to know who the landlords of Jackson are? Check out the rental registry posted below.   It is a rather interesting list.  

 Kolb's Cleaners will be closing all stores by the end of the year, one year shy of its 100th anniversary.  

 The city of Jackson took several shots at JXN Water in a report submitted in federal court yesterday.  JXN Water Manager Ted Henifin fired right back at Jackson in the press release posted below. 

 State Treasurer David McRae issued the following statement.

 State Treasurer David McRae today shared that Forbes has listed the Mississippi Affordable College Savings program as the sixth best 529 program in the country.

SEC Shorts took a break this week but Matt Mitchell stepped up to the plate in the latest edition of SEC Roll Call.  Enjoy. 

Mincing no words, the city of Jackson accuses JXN Water of spending its way into a rate increase in a report submitted to U.S. District Henry Wingate Friday.  The city compiled the report after Judge Wingate gave the city permission to dig through JXN Water's books.  The city opposes the rate increase, arguing it will overburden the "60% of customers paying bills." 

Baton Rouge radio talk show host said Ole Miss made a huuuuuuge offer to star running back Ken Lacey.  

 Be careful, Kenneth, someone is always watching you.  

 Check out what Schwarzenegger had to say about Eudora Welty. 

JPD issued the following statement.  

 State Bean Counter Shad White issued the following statement. 

Did AI trip up yet another lawyer?  A former candidate for Attorney General must pay nearly $21,000 after a federal judge busted her for using phony citations and quotes in multiple filings.

Kenneth I. Stokes and Jeremy Harris are going at it again.  Their feud grabbed headlines Tuesday when Harris called the Jackson Ward 3 Councilman an "unethical clown" while Stokes called Harris a dope dealer. The exchange took place during a City Council meeting.  Anxious for a rematch, Harris filed simple assault charges against Stokes.  WLBT reported: 

 What happens when the power goes out in San Francisco? You can't make this up. 

"I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day; I'd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way. The eye's a better pupil and more willing than the ear, Fine counsel is confusing, but example's always clear," recited the late Dr. Frank Pollard as he preached about Joseph in his 1997 Christmas sermon.  Much is said about Christ, Mary, and the Apostles but little about Joseph.  Enjoy Dr. Pollard's sermon honoring Joseph.  

Read George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984 to get ready. His “Big Brother” system previews the pervasive government monitoring that’s coming.

 Nice to see Lane Kiffin is still in their heads as Louisiana First Consul Jeff Landry and Mississippi's Lord Protector Tate Reeves trolled each other. 

 The Grinch is on the loose and up to no good in Jackson.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety issued the following statement yesterday.

 Posted below are the latest 990's for the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, Jackson Prep, Jackson Academy, and Madison-Ridgeland Academy. 

Jackson Mayor John Horhn issued the following statement. 

For decades, Mississippi has been the punchline in national discussions about economic performance - often ranked at the bottom in income, education, and opportunity.

 The cops and firefighters are beefing with Lieutenant Governor Hosemann.