Jackson Jambalaya

 Shazam!  The JJ lawsuit detector found another lawsuit filed against The Vault and it's owner, Jerry Pass.  While other plaintiffs accuse Pass and Company of selling their cars on consignment and keeping the money, this plaintiff claims Pass sold him a classic Jaguar that just plain did not run even though he claimed it was in nearly perfect condition.  

1954 Jaguar XK 12 SE Roadster on Vault website

 Some accused pervs will be off the street for awhile. 

Lying about selling firearms cost William McHenry his freedom after U.S. District Judge Daniel P. Jordan, III sentenced him to serve twenty months in federal prison on August 12.  

 Lord Protector Tate Reeves issued the following statement. 

 Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindall issued the following press release. 

 The would-be replacements for former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens are starting to throw their hat in the ring.  

What is a fool? The late Dr. Frank Pollard recounted how Satan deceived Adam and Eve: "God doesn't want you to be as smart.  He doesn't want you to know how smart you really are.  You'll be like God is the oldest lie and it's got more people into more problems.  But a fool is someone who looks all too much to themselves and says because it's in my gut, because it's in my heart, because I believe it deeply, then it must be so. Proverbs says he who despises instruction is a fool.  When people look to all too much to themselves, they don't want to be instructed."  How apropos today. 

Mississippi’s burgeoning defense industries must be drooling over the Pentagon’s proposed $1.5 trillion budget request. More ships, more missiles, more aircraft, more drones, all mean more lucrative production contracts.

 Looking for something good to watch? There is a real treat on Youtube: Something the Lord Made, starring Alan Rickman and Mos Def.  The movie tells the story of how the Great Depression cheated Thomas Vivien out of his chance at medical school.  Adept with his hands, he became the lab assistant for the legendary Dr. Alfred Blalock.  The two men combined to perform the first successful open heart operation on a blue baby. Mr. Thomas eventually earned his place on the wall at Johns Hopkins Hospital.  No f bombs, no sex scenes, no gore, just good ole fashioned story-telling.  Enjoy. 

 It was only a matter of time.  Here come the calls for violence.   

Where did the Elon Musk money go?  JJ reported Monday how SpaceX accused its contractor for the Memphis data center projects of bilking the Musk company up to $800 million while buying up racetracks and the International Hot Road Association.  Stephen Cole Smith published a very thorough story on the Hagerty Insurance website about how the contractor, Darryll Cuttell took down IHRA as he imploded, all the while blaming his problems on SpaceX.  Earlier post.  Smith reported: 

Home for many years to the best lunch in Jackson, the building that once housed Two Sisters Kitchen is up for sale.  

Political divisiveness is the name of the game this year. I suppose that’s always been the case in election years. Nevertheless, it’s still the economy, stupid (thanks James). Voters ask themselves whether they want change or whether they can endure one more term hoping nothing more stupid happens. 

 Dow Yoder reached another new low.  

 Hinds County District Attorney Bradley McCullouch issued the following statement. 

The Governor of Mississippi is paid $160,000 a year. At least 34 school district superintendents make more than that.

 A Gentlemen's debate took place at the campus of Jackson State University last weekend. 

Feel like having some comfort food? Chef ZeroBear PolyBear divined us with his recipe for beef stew in a downloadable format.  Fire up the stove and get to work.  

 Best damn college baseball coach who ever lived.   

State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement. 

 $8 million.  That amount is what Garrett Michael Thompson will have to pay to get out of jail after JPD charged him with sexual battery and enticing a child.  

 The cuffs might be coming soon for Leigh Bridges.  So said the former President of the Jackson Area Federal Credit Union in a motion filed in federal court yesterday.  The credit union fired Bridges earlier this year when it was discovered she allegedly embezzlement of up to $95 million.  Investigators claimed Bridges and her husband Chad used the embezzled funds to purchase swanky homes, $10,000 handbags, expensive jewelry, and even a Steinway piano.  So posh was their lifestyle their home appeared in Mississippi Magazine.

The $129,000 Steinway piano

 The family of Nolan Wells is withholding his cellphone as it negotiates with law enforcement over its investigation.  Wells family attorney A.R. Smith 

 Earlier post with thorough coverage of original indictment.

The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

 Zach Servis's little stunt at a Jackson City Council meeting last year wound up in federal court this morning.

The sororities of Ole Miss and Florida State take you back to your childhood and well, you'll see. 

 The most successful entrepreneur I know is also a friend of mine. That’s a pretty good combination if you’re smart enough to shut up and listen.

 The enduring myths about the death penalty in America are that the practice is supported by Republicans and opposed by Democrats, that Blacks strongly oppose the punishment and, in contrast, Whites support it, and that the death penalty is a highly partisan issue.

Data centers are going to pour millions and millions of dollars into Madison County tax coffers every year.  The Northside Sun reported:  

 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

 Former Interim Hinds County Sheriff Marshand Crisler was released early from prison.  Crisler's wife posted on social media: 

The Ozzman doth returneth to campus.  Who says the kids aren't all right? 

 Need an adrenaline rush? You are in luck next week. 

 The city of Ridgeland issued the following statement. 

 Did Hot Rodders try to rip off Musk and SpaceX?

Highlights:

- SpaceX companies and contractor war in court

- Space X accuses contractor of overcharging up to $800 million

- Contractor accused of using fraud to purchase IHRA and Memphis Motor Speedway

- Contractor tries to place over half a billion dollars in liens on data center projects 

What began as a project creating a hi-tech land of milk and honey erupted into a bloody fight between SpaceX and its contractor in no less than three separate courtrooms.  The court fight involves SpaceX's massive data center project in Memphis and Southaven with the contractor claiming the Elon Musk company owes nearly $600 million while SpaceX accuses the contractor of bilking it for nearly $800 million while using the money to fund the International Hot Rod Association and purchase of the defunct Memphis Motor Speedway. 

It's August and you know what that means.  It's time for an outbreak of sorority rush videos.  Posted below are the Phi Mus from Mississippi State University and Ole Miss.  Show your support in the comments.  

This is how you handle a street takeover. 

"I had walked life’s path with an easy tread, Had followed where comfort and pleasure led; And then one day in a quiet place, I met the Master, face to face. With station and rank and wealth for a goal, Much thought for the body, but none for the soul; I had thought to win in life’s mad race, When I met the Master, face to face," said the late Dr. Frank Pollard as he recited the poem I Met My Master Face to Face in his 1998 sermon on Paul's conversion.    Thinking like the pharisees? Thinking "I'm so glad I'm not like that sinner?"  Well, this might be the sermon for you.  Enjoy. 

JPD has a person of interest in the hanging death of Tasia Fortune. 

 And then there were three – with more to come. Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced for Governor last week. She joins Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson and former Speaker of the House Philip Gunn as officially announced Republican candidates. Still in the wings are Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, State Auditor Shad White, and billionaire businessman Thomas Duff. No Democratic candidates have emerged yet.

 Note: Relax folks.  Didn't think I had to explicitly say the flyer is a spoof but it is.   It's been floating around out there for a few days.  He is scheduled to be released on December 9, just in time for Christmas.  

Someone is having a shindig today. 

 The geniuses at the University of Meechigan took it upon themselves to ban grades for freshman.   This is no joke.  The university announced the change on its website: 

I got a lot out of our high school reunion last weekend. It was so enjoyable seeing classmates I’ve not seen in decades. Benefitting is the better word for it. Like most classmates I came to see how everyone is now, what everyone has been dealing with, and remembering all “way-back-whens.” The best parts were enjoying catching up and not feeling any old rivalries. We were just family who laughed out loud at then and now. 

 Hinds County District Attorney Brad McCullouch issued the following statement. 

 Scott, Scott, Scott.  I like ya fine, you're a nice guy but come on, man.  

 This disturbing incident took place last week at on Fortification Street at West Street.  

MDOC arrested yet another person trying to sneak contraband into the prison in Rankin County.  MDOC issued the following statement.