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 "Is my stepdad ok?" asked 14 year-old Carly Gregg when Rankin County deputies took her into custody on March 19, 2024.  Gregg is on trial for murder and attempted murder after she allegedly killed her mother and shot her stepfather.   The video posted below shows what took place after Gregg was detained.

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Hezbollah can't catch a break this week.  First it was the pagers, now it's the walkie-talkies . The Wall Street Journal reported: 

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"A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence." — James N. Watkins

The restaurant business, and all its aspects— positive, negative, challenging, rewarding, complicated, and simple— is my life. I love what I do. Other than my faith, family, and friends, restaurants have brought the most joy to my life. I love creating concepts and developing business plans with others. There’s something about taking an idea sketched on a cocktail napkin and creating a physical, living, breathing concept that feeds people’s bellies and souls, all in an industry that allows people to grow from an entry level position into ownership. I love restaurants.

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 As Mayor Lumumba squawks about the State taking back the Smith-Wills Stadium property, let's not forget what was going on under the guise of "park purposes."  

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Watch the third day of the Carly Gregg trial live-streamed below, courtesy of Court TV.  This morning will probably be a key point in the trial as Gregg's expert psychiatrist, Dr. Andrew Clark, will testify in support of her insanity defense.  Will his testimony be a dash to victory for the defense or a Pickett's Charge? Only time will tell.  

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The Mississippi Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations for the State Department of Corrections ­– the state’s prison system ­– included $424.3 million from the General Fund, State Support Special Funds of $7.5 million, $19.5 million in federal funds, and other special funds of $27.07 million for a total of $458.9 million.

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 The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

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 One of the best comedies of all time will be on the big screen tomorrow.  Yup, Blazing Saddles, the Blazing Saddles appears on local screens.  Nothing like a town getting a new Sheriff, right?  Showtimes are posted below.  Strike a blow against wokeness and get a ticket, even if you don't want to go. 

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WARNING: GRAPHIC VIOLENCE HEARD IN VIDEO

Update: Stepfather testifies. 

Carly Gregg's murder trial continued today as the prosecution released a video that contained the sounds of the 14 year-old Gregg allegedly killing her mother, Northwest Rankin High School math teacher Ashley Smiley.  

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 Attorney General Lynn Fitch directed the city of Jackson to surrender the deed to the parcel of land that is the site of Smith-Wills Stadium. 

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 The Israelis came up with a new way to kill terrorists.  The Wall Street Journal reported: 

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 Rudy Warnock filed an unopposed motion to continue his trial scheduled for October 1.  U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate has not ruled on the motion. 

A federal grand jury indicted the former Canton Municipal Utilities Engineer Rudy Warnock for conspiracy to commit bribery, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and wire fraud.

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 Court TV is broadcasting the Carly Gregg murder trial in Rankin County Circuit Court.  The trial is live-streamed below. 

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State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement.

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 Richard's Disposal yet again failed to pick up the garbage in Northeast Jackson yesterday. 

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 Court TV is broadcasting the Carly Gregg trial in Rankin County Circuit Court.  The trial is live-streamed below.  Comment in the earlier post about this case. 

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 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is holding his regular press conference right now.  It is live-streamed below. 

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Carly Gregg's trial begins today in Rankin County Circuit Court . The 15 year-old Gregg stands accused of killing her mother and shooting her step-father in March.  Greg cried as Circuit Judge Dewey Arthur repeatedly chewed out Gregg's lawyers Kevin Camp and Bridgett Todd for missing discovery deadlines during a pre-trial hearing September 10.  

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 Clinton Mayor Phil Fisher will announce this afternoon he is not running for re-election next year as he will retire from public service.  Thank you for your service, Mayor.  It is very much appreciated. 

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 Those suffering from hearing loss may not suffer from the high prices of hearing-aids much longer, thanks to Apple.  The fruit company announced the Airpod Pro 2 can be used as a hearing-aid later this year.  The Wall Street Journal reported:

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 What's the old saying about familiarity breeding contempt? 

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 It's only September but for some reason it feels like January. 

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Once upon a time, newspapers provided professional restaurant reviews.  The restaurant critic was to be feared as praise could promote a restaurant but a public pummeling could give it a black eye as well.  Such a critic was the the first Epicurious at the Clarion-Ledger.  Making her debut in 1983, Bettye Jolly took on the restaurant scene to many a reader's delight.   Posted below are some reviews of some restaurants still going strong and some forgotten. JJ published these ten years ago and figured it was time for a refresher post.  Enjoy. 

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Telling people what they need or what they want to hear.  Tis a trap that ensnared the church in Corinth.  It ensnares preachers even today as they are often scared of losing their flock as the late Dr. Frank Pollard preached in his 1996 sermon posted below.  Thus the message of the Cross is ignored for feel-good preaching.  You are a good person after all and deserve to be told you are.  However, Dr. Pollard said the message is not one of sugared honeycombs but of truth - unvarnished, uncomfortable truth.  Enjoy the sermon.  The newspaper article mentioned in the sermon is included in this post. 

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Hurricane Francine reminded us how prone our state is to severe weather from hurricanes and tornadoes. Not that we needed a reminder.

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This little gem popped up on Youtube.   Metallica played two shows in Arlington, Texas on August 18 and 20, 2023.  Both shows were simulcast in theaters.   Posted below is the August 20 concert.  The sound quality is quite superb.  You're welcome. 

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 Locke Ward got his car back..... sort of.  Mr. Ward announced on Facebook: 

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The city of Clinton issued the following statement yesterday. 

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People say America has never been this divided before. Our founders declared America’s independence from England 248 years ago way back when this election started. As Jerry Clower used to say, “Someone shoot up here amongst us. One of us has got to have some relief. ” We’re glad the kickoff has finally begun.

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City provides update on Thalia Mara Hall repair

Expired fire extinguishers, missing fire hoses, a plethora of exposed wires.  Such were some of the 22 fire code violations at Thalia Mara Hall reported by the State Fire Marshal Monday.  The auditorium is closed due to mold. 

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 State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement yesterday. 

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Tax reform is on the agenda. This is excellent news for our state!

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 The Daquiri Bar will continue to plague Downtown Jackson.  The Death Bar posted the following message on Facebook: 

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Comfort food is always a good choice when the rains of fall come our way.

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 Belhaven's Lou's Full Serve is closing.  The restaurant announced on Facebook: 

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 Former Hinds County District 2 Supervisor David L. Archie gets to fight another day in Court.  

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 The Flowood Police Department issued the following statement. 

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 A Lafayette County grand jury indicted Terry and Charlotte Pegues for 20 counts of animal cruelty on August 23.  Charlotte Pegues is the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs at Ole Miss.  

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 The Jackson City Council cut a ticket surcharge in October 2014 after passing the surcharge nine months earlier.  The surcharge was supposed to pay for renovations and a new air-conditioning system at the auditorium.  

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 Rachel Vandeford authored the following press release for UMMC. 

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 JPD arrested three yutes yesterday for allegedly shooting a man to death at the intersection of Jamaica Drive and Wayneland.   WJTV reported: 

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Enzo closes, Taste to move in 

Renaissance at Colony Park issued the following press release. 

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How much money did Jackson's water system lose in 2022? Not $10 million, not $20 million, not $30 million but $39 million dollars.  Read that again.  Jackson's water and sewer system suffered a $39 million operating loss in 2022.  

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My 23-year-old son is starstruck. It's not Hollywood celebrities that have his attention these days—it's the stars awarded by Michelin for restaurant excellence. For over a century, the Michelin Guide has been handing out its coveted stars, a system that was started to sell tires but quickly became the world’s highest culinary honor. My son, who entered— what many consider the “Harvard of cooking schools”— the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, a few years ago, has spent many weekends taking the 90-minute train ride south along the Hudson into Manhattan with his girlfriend, doing what I call "chasing stars." Most of their spare change goes to indulging in meals at the finest of fine dining establishments across the city.

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In 2022, Gov. Tate Reeves signed the largest tax cut in Mississippi history – the Mississippi Tax Freedom Act. The tax cut plan promised to eliminate $525 million in Income tax relief by 2026.

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 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

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Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba addressed the woes of Thalia Mara Hall at his regular press conference yesterday.   WLBT's Anthony Warren asked Hizzoner what happened to the funds generated by a ticket surcharge ten years ago.  Mayor Lumumba said he did not know.  

Well, it's time for a history lesson.  Check out this old post from January 13, 2014 when Lumumba the Elder wore the purple. 

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 Diners at the Fortification Street McDonald's definitely deserved a break yesterday.  

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