Monday, May 19, 2025

Farewell to Dilbert

 Yes, the real Dilbert.  Dilbert creator Scott Adams announced he is dying.  Damn.  Great cartoonist.  Loved his out of the box thinking. He will be missed.  

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AG Appoints Special Prosecutor in Police Shooting Case (Updated)

AG tried to play prosecution and defense 

Attorney General Lynn Fitch appointed 12 Circuit District Attorney Lin Carter to prosecute Capitol Police officer Michael Rhinewalt and former Capitol Police officer Jeffery Walker for aggravated assault. 

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Brawling for the Children

 John Hopkins Elementary School went on lockdown this morning after some parents started fighting.  

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Coming Soon

 Netflix dropped the trailer for its documentary, The Fall of Favre, today.  

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3rd Grade Reading Tests: Jackson & Canton Still Lag After Covid Shutdowns

The song remains the same for Jackson and Canton public schools are the release of the third grade reading test results.  Jackson continued to underachieve as it had the 11th worse reading-gate score in the state as it ranked lower than last year.  More concerning is their failure to return to their performance  prior to the Covid-19 shutdowns.  Coincidentally, they also shut down longer than the other public school districts.  

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Sunday, May 18, 2025

Why We Can't Have Nice Things Reason _____.

 Meanwhile, over at the corner of High and North State streets....

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Cochran Still in Jail

 Thad "Clayton" Cochran still resides in the Madison County Detention Center after he was apparently unable to post bond.  Cochran is the son of the late Senator Thad Cochran. 

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The Crucible

The Garden of Gesthemane was a crucible of sorts for Christ and his disciples.  The late Dr. Frank Pollard pointed out there were many gates out of the garden.  One led to self-sacrifice, requiring little else but faith.  There was the gate of the cynic, who criticizes every and all.  The sleeping disciples took another gate, living in their own little bubble.  Last but not least, Dr. Pollard saved his fire for those who leave through the gate of the fiercely sure as he called out purists who go looking for a fight instead of serving others.  The 1987 sermon is one of his better ones.  Enjoy. 

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Bill Crawford: Can Uncaring Anger be Reconciled With Christian Creed?

We should learn to “see, understand, and respect other people in all their depth and dignity,” writes David Brooks in his best-selling book How to Know a Person. My friend George says he has been struggling to do that with friends and family members who have different beliefs and political views than his own. This is hard, he explains.

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Saturday, May 17, 2025

How the Mafia Ruled the South

Carlos Marcello.  The Godfather of New Orleans.  For decades he was untouchable as he controlled Governors and the police as they helped him further his schemes. He was long suspected of being involved in the Kennedy assassination.  Former mobster Michael Franzese took on the subject of Mr. Marcello in his latest video about the mob.  Enjoy.  

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Let's Wreck the Water System Some More

 The Order of the Sisters of Rukia issued the following statement yesterday. 

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D.L. Gardner: Listen and Understand

Jesus said, "Take care what you listen to. By your standard of measure it shall be measured to you; and more shall be given you besides." Mark 4:24

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Friday, May 16, 2025

Get Some Culture This Weekend


 Showtimes: Saturday at 5 & Sunday at 2:30 Length: 2 hours. 

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Bedwetter Alert

 They did it.  Yes, the Starbucks Baristas went on strike over a dress code.  How inhumane.  NBC News reported: 

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Showing You the Money

 It appears Jackson mayoral candidate Zachary Servis has a performed a public, um, service for us.  He announced on Facebook:  

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Idiot of the Day

 Or...... the ultimate FAFO.   Amazing what happens to tough guys when they get around real tough guys. 

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There Might be Hope After All

The kids might be all right, after all.   Anyone want to guess what topic grows popular among those in junior high?  The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday: 

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Comelia Walker Wants a Rematch in Canton

 If at first you don't succeed, sue, sue again.  In this case, Barbara Blackmon, errrr, make that Comelia Walker refuses to admit defeat as she yet again challenges her loss at the ballot box in Canton's Mayoral election.  

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

Funeral Home Killer Convicted

Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, II issued the following statement. 

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The Kids Are Readin' All Right

Union County Best, Yazoo City Worst

The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following statement. 

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The Carly Gregg Postgame Show: Strike Three

Attorney Bridget Todd only handled two criminal cases before she represented Carly Gregg last year.

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Laying the Wood in Northwood

 Who needs tv when the real action is in the Northwood shopping center on North State Street? 

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Slasher Gets Life

 Received major blessing from Tomie Green

Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement. 

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Idiocy of the Day

 A trans athlete is tearing it up on the softball fields up in Minnesota.  The Daily Muck reported: 

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Gaines Speaks!

 Rankin County Supervisor Steven Gaines issued the following statement to WAPT: 

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Robert St. John: 8 Weeks, 50 Memories, 1 Grateful Heart

This week's recipe: Cappuccino Cheesecake! 

By the end of this year, more than 1,400 people will have traveled with me on RSJ Yonderlust Tours. It’s hard to wrap my head around sometimes, considering it all started with one trip to Tuscany back in 2016. Just a handful of guests and a shared love for a place I’d come to know well. That was supposed to be it. A one-off. But the idea grew. Word spread. And now, with over fifty-three trips under my belt—plus two years off for COVID— 25 guests at a time, it’s become a big part of my life’s work.

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Old Coca-Cola Plant Demolition: Oops!

What was said about the best plans falling apart when the battle starts? It appears that old adage applies to the demolition of the old Coca-Cola plant on Highway 80 in Jackson.  

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Sid Salter: Legislative Standoff Over Off-Premises Betting Continues

Among other bones of contention between the Mississippi House and Senate during the 2025 regular session was the issue of mobile online sports betting. As it did in 2024, the issue died an ignominious death in a conference committee that could not reach consensus on a Senate-approved bill prohibiting so-called “sweepstakes” gaming that had mobile online sports gaming tacked on as a Hail Mary to move the stalled issue.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Is Nissan Canton on the Chopping Block?

 Nissan announced it will close seven plants in the following statement. 

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Going to War

Barbi Bassett will get her day in court this summer as she takes on her former employer, WLBT.  U.S. District Judge Daniel P. Jordan, III scheduled her trial: 

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Northeast Jackson Food Fight!

 Jackson Mayoral candidate Zachary Servis held a forum at the Willie Morris library last night when he was ambushed in the parking lot by a member of the Order of the Sisters of Rukia.  Watch to see what happened. 

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Piggy Bank Thief Gets 25 Years

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

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Delbert Warms Up

 Well, well, well. Leftenent Governor Delbert Hosemann wants to make a go of it for Governor.  

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Monday, May 12, 2025

Hallelujah!

 The Trump Administration is doing something about those vehicles that stop and start every time you idle your car.  

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Homicides Cut in Half

 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is conducting his regular press briefing.  The presser is live-streamed below. 

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Shad Loses a Round

 State Auditor Shad White struck out in his efforts to get Brett Favre's defamation suit against him at the Mississippi Supreme Court last week. 

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Zoo? What Zoo?

 One may not have to worry whether the Jackson Zoo will remain open if it's animal population continues to shrink.  Inventory reports obtained through public records request show the zoo's collection is only a third of what it was just seven years ago.  


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Sunday, May 11, 2025

Proud to be an American - NOT

 Bill Maher laid down some truth for the best and brightest in our schools Friday night.  Well, make that they think they are our best and brightest.  Enjoy. 

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No Such Thing as a Mere Woman

She was a woman frowned upon in her day.  She wasn't rich nor a member of whatever passed for high society two thousand years ago.  However, she did have two things immeasurable: faith and an overwhelming love for her child.   Preaching from Mark 7: 24-30, the late Dr. Frank Pollard used this story in praise of mothers waaaaay back on May 9, 1993.  Enjoy. 

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Bill Crawford: State Still Hugs Bottom as Education Advances

Mississippi still hugs the bottom as the 48th best state, according to the 2025 U.S. News and World Report “Best States” rankings. The state has come in 48th or worse since U.S. News started the rankings.

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Saturday, May 10, 2025

Saturday Night Cinema

Need something good to watch this weekend while it rains? Check out these movies streamed on Youtube for, dare we say it?, Free! There are some real gems below. 

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Strike Three for Cochran

Madison Police arrested Thaddeus "Clayton" Cochran for the third time in a little more than two months yesterday.  Cochran is the son of the late Senator Thad Cochran.  

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Child Molester Convicted

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

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D.L. Gardner: Jesus & People Like Us

We were talking the other day and he said, “I have to say, our society has changed dramatically since the first decade of this century. It is a very challenging place for a person of faith. So I want to be close to Jesus, and that is difficult for someone like me.” Well, it’s difficult for most if not all of us.

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Friday, May 9, 2025

Idiot of the Day

Clarksdale + Walmart = __________. 

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Meet Ron Aldridge of Ward 7

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MCPP: Tariffs - Why You Should Fear Them

President Trump has established a baseline 10 percent tariff on nearly all imports.  Additionally, the White House announced plans for reciprocal tariffs on 57 countries. A week later, on April 9, the administration then paused these reciprocal tariffs for 90 days.

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Free!

 Cecil McCrory is a free man.  The Rankin County resident pleaded guilty to money laundering in the Chris Epps scandal in 2017.  

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Shad Busts 'Em Again

 State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement. 

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

Justice!

 India put one up on the scoreboard for the good guys after it killed the mastermind of the Daniel Pearl murder.  The Jerusalem Post reported: 

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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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