Jackson Jambalaya

 It's been 90 years since a true Saint of Jackson passed away.   Dr. Julius Crisler, loved by many, forgotten by few.  The obituaries describe a life well-lived and a reward well-earned. The Clarion-Ledger eulogized him on September 14, 1935.  

The financial woes at JXN Water continue to multiply.  WLBT reported last week: 

Even the best cops have rough days.  

 The infamous Last Call bar posted this little message on social media. 

 Why is it when some people see something beautiful, their first thought is to destroy it?  The Houmas House and Gardens posted the following message on social media on September 7: 

"There's more to this world than this. This is not enough. I cannot be fulfilled in just the stuff of this world world but the dangerous thing is what do you do next?  Because you see we're living in that phase now. We're a whole nation of people in America who have found out that just making it and getting it is  not enough, so you go to the next thing.  You go to power, you go to lust, you go to recreation, you go to entertainment,  you do everything you can to try to go to the next step and still find in the world the thing you're looking for. The danger is Abraham could have moved to Sodom and Gomorrah, from secular city to pleasure city, and he still would not have been fulfilled," said the late Dr. Frank Pollard as he preached from Hebrews in 1997. How does one find fulfillment? Dr. Pollard answers the question in the sermon posted below. 

In August, Gov. Tate Reeves deployed 200 troops from the Mississippi National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 204th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, to Washington, D.C. They were sent, Reeves said, in support of President Donald Trump’s push to “return law and order to our nation’s capital.”

 Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement. 

Jackson State University apparently filed a grievance against JXN Water with U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate. Two notices popped up in the docket in U.S.A. v. City of Jackson yesterday: 

Education needs are best funded and administered at state and local levels as opposed to one-size fits all. Teachers and students’ needs drive wise curriculum choices. Teachers and students’ relationships are the most foundational predictors of educational successes.

 The NCAA issued the following statement yesterday. 

 JPD issued the followings statement. 

 Uh-oh, it appears some Jackson attorneys might have gotten tripped up by the use of AI.  

Sunday dinner is a treasured tradition.  ZeroBear PolyBear provided a recipe in downloadable format for such an occasion.  Check out his post for some good ole comfort food: Chicken and dressing.  Enjoy. 

 Former JPD Chief Joseph Wade had a new job. 

 The kids are not all right as their reading scores continues to fall.  The New York Times reported: 

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

 This post is sponsored and authored by Empower Mississippi.

For many Mississippi families, private school feels financially out of reach. However new research shows that private education may be more affordable than most people think—and that smart policy could make it accessible to thousands more students. 

or The Case of the Missing $13 million

Once again, the NAACP is not telling the truth.  The organization sued the state of Mississippi last week, accusing the state of Mississippi of starving Jackson's water/sewer system of much-needed ARPA funds.   There is just one problem. None of what the NAACP claims is true.  

More information is coming out as the Kirk assassination investigation gets underway.  The Wall Street Journal reported: 

 Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement. 

Erick Erickson nailed it as he discussed Charlie Kirk's assassination on his radio show today.  The earlier post has been taken down.  The videos were not meant to stay on this website in perpetuity.  People needed to vent, including me.  JJ usually removes "venting" posts as many things are said in the heat of the moment.  

 One of the all-time cinematic greats returns to the big screen Sunday for a run of four nights.  Mothers, make plans to take your daughters to see none other than The Sound of Music for its 60th anniversary. Showtimes are posted below.  Get your tickets now.  This one usually sells out.  

 The water bill war between Tracewood Apartments and JXN Water is over for now.  WLBT's Anthony Warren reported: 

 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

SOMEWHERE OVER THE ATLANTIC—Flying home from Scotland, I feel two things at once—tired and thankful. Travel always does that to me. For the first half of my life, there wasn’t much travel outside of work. The only time I made it to Europe before age fifty was on a honeymoon trip paid for by one of my food suppliers. These days, every trip feels like a gift I don’t deserve but am grateful to receive.

No work, no pay. 

The financial scales were righted a little after the Jackson City Council voted yesterday to cancel a $400,000 one-year no-bid contract with New Way Mississippi, Inc. to pick up garbage at right of ways for non-performance.   The vote was unanimous. 

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and local prosecutors said last week that legendary rural Sheriff Buford Pusser, who died in a fiery accident in 1974 near his home, is now suspected of the cold-blooded murder of his wife in 1967. Pusser’s incredible fame stemmed from the story of his wife’s death, in which the sheriff said the couple was ambushed while responding to a call for assistance. Prosecutors now say Pusser’s story isn’t supported by the evidence in the case, turning the “Walking Tall” story inside out.

 JPD issued the following statement. 

 It's the last call to support your favorite Jackson website this year.  Your support makes this website possible and it would not have made it this far without you. JJ led the way in reporting on the Jackson water crisis and covered stories the media would not touch, right.  However, the need for your support remains as strong as ever. 

 Millsaps College issued the following statement. 

Who knew the Hotty Toddy could cause such hurt feelings? 

 Update: Ingram and Davis surrendered to JPD.  JPD charged them with capital murder. 

JPD issued the following statement. 

Now that the 2025-26 shool year has started, the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (MPACT) program is open as well! Families can enroll in MPACT anytime now through May 31 and lock in today's tuition rates. Learn More About MPACT Here!

Update (11:05 AM): Kidd pleaded guilty at his arraignment this morning in Rankin County Circuit Court. Circuit Judge Dewey Arthur sentenced Kidd to two life sentences without parole.  District Attorney Bubba Bramlett issued the following statement: 

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the families and loved ones of William “Billy” Morris and Christian Storey.  We are grateful for their cooperation, as well as the hard work of our law enforcement agencies, in bringing about today’s judgment and sentence on this defendant.  The Defendant will serve the remainder of his life in prison, with no eligibility for parole.

The Rankin County grand jury indicted Matthew Brian Kidd for capital murder in the August 28 deaths of William Morris and Christian Storey.   

 Looking for something to do with the kids Sunday? You're in luck as none other than the original Toy Story returns for a one-week engagement Friday in honor of its 30th Anniversary.   

 Somewhere, south of the Fondren.....

 The NAACP blamed the State of Mississippi for Jackson's water problems in a federal lawsuit last week.  The complaint claims the state officials withheld ARPA funds meant for Jackson's water and sewer systems: 

The Squirrel kept it real on his podcast last week as none other than Barbi Bassett told her story on SquirrelTV.   She talked about the WLBT controversy, growing up chopping cotton, and how she became the "weather girl."  The video is posted below in its entirety. 

 It's not like he ever truly went away.  

Volunteer here. 

Jackson Mayor John Horhn is asking for volunteers for the National Folk Festival that will be held in Jackson  November 7-9.  

 Trans tyranny apparently rules the United Kingdom. British police arrested Graham Lineman as he got off the plane at Heathrow Airport because he tweeted  trans jokes. The Irish comedian who resides in Arizona is the creator of the Father Ted.  Mr. Lineman penned an account of his arrest on Substack:  

 Never give up on your dreams, even at at 66.  

"The two-toed tree toad tried to win, The three-toed she-toad's heart, For the two-toed tree toad loved the ground, That the three-toed tree toad trod. But the two-toed tree toad tried in vain. He couldn't please her whim. From her tree toad bower, With her three-toed power, The she-toad vetoed him."  

Luxurious riverboats and quaint paddleboats cruising the lower Mississippi River bring back memories of the grand old days when Old Man River conveyed the wealth, goods, and romanticism that allowed our river counties to flourish. Those memories, both the treasured and the despicable, a few goods, and clusters of tourists are about all it conveys to those counties today.

 Some people need to mind their own business.  Most readers probably would not have been as nice as this gentleman was as this was truly a "Get off my lawn" moment.