Saturday, October 6, 2007

Reviewing the News in Jackson....

Marshall Ramsey has taken the day off so I am taking it upon myself to write a post reviewing the news today.

Employees caught stealing meters held without bond. http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071006/NEWS/710060363/1001/news Apparently some Jackson employees decided to start up a public-private sector partnership, but this time without the approval of Frank Melton or Sarah Evans-O'Reilly. They stole water meters worth over $147,000 and sold them for scrap metal. Frank requested that their bonds be increased to a million dollars and the judge denied bond for them.

One must wonder why Frank is so anxious to keep these two employees from posting bond when he tried soooooo hard to keep his soljah, the young Michael Taylor who was accused of armed robber and carjacking, out of jail while he terrorized Jackson residents while on the city payroll.
http://kingfish1935.blogspot.com/2007/07/meltons-protege-set-free-to-terrorize.html

The Clarion-Ledger Editorial Page for once gets it right: http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071006/OPINION01/710060317/1008/OPINION in stating that Melton acted a fool in naming a bodyguard as assistant police chief. So after the newspaper publishes several stories (along with this blog) about the frustration crime victims have when dealing with JPD, Frank's idea of change is to appoint his bodyguard as assistant chief. He may not be qualified, he may not have ever been in administration before but damned if he doesn't look good with an HK MP-5 or busts his ass every time he fetches the mayor's slippers and newspaper. Its pretty sad when his own chief takes this kind of crap. If she had any amount of self-respect she would resign but she is either too stupid or weak to resign or else Frank has something on her.

Bear Bryant one time quit at the University of Maryland when the President fired one of his coaches without talking to him first. This was his first coaching job. Didn't matter, Bear was Bear and you were going to respect him. Apparently Shirlene really doesn't have any balls. Instead of standing up for herself and her department, she is perfectly willing to let someone with no law enforcement experience run her department for her. What a tool.

Meanwhile, The Jackson Free Press gives more coverage to Melton's promotion of his bodyguard to Assistant Police Chief:
"From Bodyguard to Big-time" reads the appropriate headline. http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/comments.php?id=15086_0_27_0_C

If you click on the link and read the comments, Former Chief Robert Johnson makes some GREAT comments:
"I am really troubled by this latest stunt by the Mayor. As a career law enforcement professional I spent more than three decades trying to help garner recognition for and promoting police work as a profession. Professionalism requires those who occupy a position have the requisite skills, ability, training and education necessary to perform the job. Melton's promotion of an inexperienced, unqualified patrol officer to second in command of the largest police department in the state is antithetical to this notion and has further eroded confidence in the leadership of the department. The ramifications of this move are probably more far reaching than many lay persons will understand, but none of them are good. It sends a clear message to every member of JPD, particularly those having aspirations for advancement, that it really is about "who you know, who you blow or who you can snow". The sad part is that the Mayor just doesn't get it."

You people that used to slam Harvey for firing Johnson and voted for Frank, how do you reconcile this with your love for Frank? I was just curious.

More local branches of banks are opening on Saturdays:
http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071006/BIZ/710060344/1005/biz

Story on domestic violence in Jackson:
http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/comments.php?id=14998_0_9_0_C

Very good story about the Doris Shavers and Heather Spencer cases. The police reports, previously unreported by local media, are included in this story. Just the reports alone are worth reading. The rest of the story is simply brilliant writing by Ms. Ladd and her staff.

Sports:
Mississippi State tries to rebound from its loss to Spurrier against UAB. State should win this one.

Ole Miss, that is, I meant to write 1-4 Ole Miss tries to achieve an actual win in a football game today. The target of this sortie will be Louisiana Tech, which gave Fresno State hell last week. The way Ole Miss is playing, I would say the game is even money.

Southern Miss played earlier in the week and lost to RICE. I hate to say it as I like Coach Bower, but the Eagles have definitely lost something over the last few years. I'm starting to think it was Nix's leaving for South Carolina. The defense is not as tough as it used to be. The offense is inconsistent and the team no longer seems to be mentally tough. Bower's loyalty should be rewarded, however, one wonders if it is past time for him to leave.

Reading the Jackson Advocate about its recent trip to Zimbabwe.
If you want to know why the Tisdales supported Melton, read this story. Ms. Tisdale thinks Mugabe, the Stalin wannabe, is a GREAT guy. No mention of famines caused by Mugabe, the lack of democracy or freedom in Zimbabwe, or Mugabe's brutality against his own people. Ms. Tisdale's foolishness reminds one of George Bernard Shaw's praising Stalin's forced collectivization that starved Russia and killed millions of people. Is it any wonder the JA supports Melton when they think a brutal tyrant who commits genocide is wonderful?
http://www.jacksonadvocate.com/ (click on the Zimbabwe link on the left)

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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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