Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Seven Isn't Lucky for Former CMU Commissioner

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

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Archie Speaks?

 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? 

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The Ballad of Rudy: 12 Years

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).  

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Robert St. John: The Last Strand of Tinsel

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.

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Maced!

 Just another night at 4th Avenue downtown.  

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Here Comes the Judge

 Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith issued the following statement yesterday. 

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Sid Salter: Guardrails or Gravel? Why America & Mississippi Must Get AI Right

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.

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Chomp! Rankin Inmate Goes Mike Tyson

Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement.  

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24 Years

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

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Mother Speaks Out on Oxford "Justice"

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. 

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Going Goo Goo in Brandon

The 90's will be back in Brandon.  Yes, the Goo Goo Dolls will appear at Amphitheater in August.  More information is posted below. 

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$500 Reward Offered in Molotov Cocktail Attack

 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.  

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The REST of the Story: David L. Archie Edition

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. 

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Monday, December 8, 2025

It's Time to Get Stoned

 A rock legend is coming to Jackson next year.  

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Idiot of the Day

 JPD issued the following statement. 

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Blast From the Past

 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. 

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Brandon Brings Back the 80's

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

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Catch & Release: Former NFL Player Edition

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.  


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All Aboard!

Things are always happening at the train station.

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Sunday, December 7, 2025

Dear Jeremiah and Leticia

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

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Flashback: Eudora Welty

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.  

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Rematch!

 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. 

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The Titanic Syndrome

"Like the people on the Titanic, who were there.  The band was playing and the party was going on, and the lights were on and people were enjoying life and they plowed right into danger, right through danger, and didn't know it until it was too late," preached the late Dr. Frank Pollard in 1997 as he discussed judgment.  It is s subject often left unsaid but always looming ahead as were those icebergs.  Enjoy his sermon posted below. Scripture is Romans 3: 9, 23.  The NIV and Message Bible versions are posted below as well. 

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Bill Crawford: MDOT's Efforts to Thwart Copper Thieves Making Progress

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.

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Saturday, December 6, 2025

The Ballad of Rudy: The Sentencing Squabble

Whither will Rudy Warnock go?  Due to be sentenced in U.S. District Court, Wednesday, Warnock and the Justice Department are arguing over his prison sentence.  Warnock argues he should serve no more than 21 months in prison while the prosecution charges Warnock should serve 188 to 235 months.  Big difference.  Big, huge Difference. 

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D.L. Gardner: Putin's Russia

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.

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Friday, December 5, 2025

A Christmas Treat

 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.  

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MCPP: A Very Grateful Immigrant's Thanksgiving

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.

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Oxford Justice: Run Over Three Students, Go Past Go

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. 

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Twas the Night Before Kiffin

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

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Mama's Meatloaf

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

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Thursday, December 4, 2025

David L. Archie Does it Again!

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


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Oops!

It seems a JPD officer had a little problem today. 

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Andy Gipson: Fix PERS

 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.

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The Latest "C's"

 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.

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Need a Dog?

 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. 

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Throwback Thursday: When Madison Was but a Babe

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

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Punished!

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

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Win A College Scholarship This Weekend

 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!

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Classy!

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

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Boyfriend Burner Gets 20 Years

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

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Robert St. John: Making Mississippi Extra Full This Christmas

 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.

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The REST of the Story: Kiffin Edition

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.  

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Sid Salter: Wicker's Asking Right Questions as Congress Weighs Ukraine, Drug Boat Strikes

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.

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Who Won, Who Lost?

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

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Check Out the Latest CFP Bracket

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

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Jackson Announces Christmas Festivities

 Jackson Mayor John Horhn issued the following statement. 

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People "Are Trying to Run You Off the Road"

 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. 

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Ridgeland Might Stop Adding Fluoride to Water

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

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

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Archie Speaks!

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

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Trollfest '09

Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.

Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).


Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.

Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".

In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.


In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.

Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.

Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.


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Trollfest '07

Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.

There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.

If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.

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