Jackson Jambalaya

 Former CMU Commissioner Cleveland Anderson is going up the river after U.S. District Court Judge Kristi Johnson pronounced sentence: 

 Ole Miss legend Archie Manning says what he thinks about a certain former Ole Miss head football coach.  Well, it might be Archie Manning speaking in the video as AI is getting real good nowadays.  So is this AI or not AI? 

Former CMU Engineer Rudy Warnock will be going to prison for public corruption for twelve years.  A jury convicted Warnock of two counts of conspiracy to commit bribery (I&II), one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud (III), and wire fraud (IV).  

Author’s Note:
Robert St. John’s Mississippi Christmas hit the shelves a couple of weeks ago. It’s a collection of recipes and stories from the Christmases, the people, and the neighborhood that shaped me— and the ones still unfolding. The piece below didn’t make the final edit, not because it fell short, but because its heart shows up in several other places throughout the book. Even so, it has become a steady part of my readings on the book-signing tour.

Some families grow up with postcard Christmases—crackling fires, golden retrievers by the hearth, snowflakes on the St. Augustine. Then there was us. Our holidays were about as “Hallmark” as a ham sandwich on white bread.

 Just another night at 4th Avenue downtown.  

 Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith issued the following statement yesterday. 

If you’ve ever watched a road crew resurface a state highway in Mississippi on a scorching summer day, you know there’s a difference between laying a steady bed of asphalt and dumping gravel that rattles the chassis. That’s about where we are with artificial intelligence. States are laying down rules — some smooth, some rough — and the question for 2026 is whether a patchwork will keep traffic moving or throw a wrench into the engine of American innovation.

Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement.  

 It's been 24 years since this appeared on our tv screens. No apologies to Marshall Ramsey. 

The mother of an Ole Miss student who was run over by a "womped-out" driver in Oxford Square is speaking out after he got what she considered to be a slap on the wrist in Oxford Municipal Court. 

 A Brandon man is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the individuals who threw Molotov cocktails at his home in the dead of the night.  

A security guard earned a busted lip after he tangled with David L. Archie at a St. Andrew's Episcopal High School girls basketball game last week. 

 A rock legend is coming to Jackson next year.  

 JPD issued the following statement. 

 Seeing Lewis Watt in action at the St. Andrew's girls basketball game last week brought this old video of some Mistletoe mayhem to mind. 

Who needs the Molly Ringwalds when you can see the real thing? Check out who is coming to the Brandon Amphitheater in August 2026: 

Former NFL player and Provine High School football star Quinton Culberson is moving along on his path of personal destruction.  JPD arrested Culberson after he allegedly burglarized a church last week. Culbertson has quite a violent history.  Felony dui's, aggravated assaults, breaking his father's jaw, kidnapping,  assaulting cops, and breaking into churches are just some of his crimes since he was in high school.  Unfortunately, Culberson spent no time in prison thanks to a series of judges who sent him to drug treatment programs he did not complete.  

Things are always happening at the train station.

 Pick up your damn signs.  All over Ridgewood, Briarwood, and Old Canton Road. Quit trashing Jackson. 

We remember her as a legend who graced Belhaven for most of her life. Once upon a time, Eudora Welty was once young. Posted below is a Clarion-Ledger article about Ms. Welty and the publication of her first book, Curtain of Green.  Gone are the memories of an elderly woman ravaged by time . This is Eudora Welty in the prime of life as a river of words flowed through the pen of a young woman with so much to say.  Enjoy.  

 Ole Miss will host a college football playoff game on December 20 when it face none other than the Tulane Green Wave.  Ole Miss beat Tulane 45-10 earlier this year. 

Congrats to the Rebels for a job well done.  This is going to be not just the biggest sporting event in Ole Miss history but the biggest sporting event ever held in Mississippi, rivaled only by John L. Sullivan's Heavyweight Champeenship fight.  Check out the CFP bracket posted below. 

Efforts to thwart thieves from ripping copper wiring out of interstate lights in the Jackson area are making progress. Copper thieves have targeted the area for over a decade, joining a list of targeted cities from Portland, Oregon, to Palm Beach, Florida. Notably, the Jackson area has been the only targeted area in Mississippi. Repair costs have risen above $800,000 with millions on line for theft prevention.

In the summer of 1999, I traveled to Russia on a “mission trip” working with American and Russian teens in a camp near Volgograd. Before going I wondered what Russians were like, how Russian teens and American teens might be different, and what American and Russian adults had in common. The two weeks were some of the best in my life. The next summer we returned to Russia for a similar camp in Ivanova. We met more adults and began corresponding with them after returning to America.

 Get into the Christmas spirit as Andre Rieu's Christmas concert 2025 appears in theatres next week. Beautiful music, pageantry, and the charismatic Rieu take over the big screen as only he can.  Showtimes and video are posted below.  Yours truly went to see last years version and can say you are in for a real treat if you go.  

Having just celebrated Thanksgiving across the United States, I’ve been reminded of what makes this holiday truly special.  If you’re an American who’s grown up with the holiday your whole life, it’s easy to take it for granted. Speaking as an immigrant, let me tell you: there’s something genuinely magical about a country setting aside a national day simply to give thanks.

An Ole Miss student only had to pay a small fine after he struck three fellow students with his truck while high on nitrous oxide in Oxford Square, injuries be damned. 

 and all through the house (as narrated by Kelsey Farese).......

The ZeroBear PolyBear brings back memories of mama's meatloaf.  Posted below is his meatloaf recipe in downloadable format.  Enjoy. 

 David L. Archie manages to get himself in trouble almost every where he goes, including - get this - St. Andrew's basketball games.   

It seems a JPD officer had a little problem today. 

 This guest column was submitted by Ag Commish Andy Gipson. 

As we look to the future of Mississippi, there is a huge challenge ahead that must be prioritized and tackled – sooner rather than later. The State of Mississippi’s commitment to our State employees and retirees in the PERS system is unquestionable; it is a covenant the State has made with its employees, and this is an issue that cannot be ignored or kicked down the road any longer. Tens of thousands of State employees ranging from teachers in the classroom to law enforcement patrolling the streets have devoted decades of their lives in public service – for lower wages – and they have rightfully relied and counted on the long-term PERS retirement benefits for their later years in life.

 Golden Corral and Madison Penn's" Nasty!

 Here are the "C" ratings for Jackson metro area restaurants issued since October 4, 2025.  The Mississippi Department of Health inspects and grades each restaurant.  The department inspects the restaurant again within ten days after the "C" is issued.  More information can be obtained at the MSDH restaurant inspection web page.

 Would you like to have a dog to improve your image but don't want to fool with the upkeep?  The folks at SEC Shorts can help you. 

 It wasn't that long ago that Madison was little more than a hamlet.  

 Well, well, well. That little sideline scrum at the Brookhaven Academy - Lamar School game is going to cost.  MAIS issued the following statement. 

 This week, the Mississippi College and Career Savings team will be attending the MHSAA Championship Football Games at Mississippi State's Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville with SEVEN $1,000 game time scholarship opportunities and an additional $3,000 in scholarship opportunities by purchasing tickets early through GoFan!!

The team will be handing out Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) scholarships which can grow over time and be used on school tuition, education-related technologies (like a laptop), school supplies like books, classroom supplies, partial room and board and much more!

To enter, scan the QR code on the screen at halftime or purchase tickets early through GoFan. My team will contact the winners during the 3rd quarter and present the check!

Check out whats offered for sale at Northpark Mall. Most items are displayed right by the children's ride area.  Classy.  

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

 There are moments in life when you don’t realize you’re stepping into something bigger than yourself. Back in 2009, the folks running the Edwards Street Fellowship Center food pantry called to say they were out of food. Not low. Out. Anyone who’s spent time in a kitchen knows the clock starts ticking the second you hear a sentence like that. Their clients were depending on them that week.

Former Ole Miss Head Football Coach Lane Kiffin claimed Ole Miss fans tried to run him off the road as he and his son went to the airport Sunday to depart for his new job at LSU.  However, as Paul Harvey would say, there is a Rest of the story.  

As the U.S. became increasingly mired in the Vietnam War, President Richard Nixon had relied on the solid support of cold warriors in Congress to support his authority to both wage and escalate that war through presidential authority.

 The silly season is over.  Check out the winners and losers.  Next up: 2027. 

 The NCAA posted the brackets for the College Football Playoff.  Read and weep. 

 Jackson Mayor John Horhn issued the following statement. 

 Former Ole Miss Head Football Coach Lane Kiffin said he had to call police as he left Oxford because people were trying to run him off the road. 

Local well systems haven't used fluoride for several years.  

The fluoridation of water may eventually be a thing of the past in Ridgeland. 

 Our favorite buffoon is at it again, demanding what else but reparations for Jackson's water problems.