It seems JSU can't seem to find a way to make a new Taj Mahal work without our paying for it. The Clarion-Ledger reported:
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Does JSU need a dome?
Monday, September 29, 2014
Wood Brown resigns
Rankin County Supervisor Wood Brown resigned this morning. Mr. Brown is retiring for medical reasons.
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Latest Jackson crime stats
Here are the Jackson crime stats and maps for the week ending September 21, 2014.
Bigger Pie's Kelly Williams: Turtles & Kemper
A myth is a widely held false belief. An ancient Chinese myth says the world is flat and rests on the back of a great turtle which in turn rests on a greater turtle, and so on. It's turtles all the way down. Today this means endless fantasies or fabrications one on top of another.
Which brings us to Mississippi Power's Kemper County Lignite Plant boondoggle. Kemper's fantasy is that worthless lignite can be turned into a syn gas substitute for natural gas in an experimental plant and burned in a slightly modified conventional natural gas plant to produce electricity cheaper than from natural gas.
Kemper's fantasy rests on two other fantasies. One, that the experimental plant would cost $2.2 billion and produce syn gas that would be cheaper than natural gas. Actual cost so far is $5+ billion. No syn gas yet. The higher the plant cost, the higher the fantasy syn gas cost.
Gimme, gimme, gimme.
The annual dog and pony show at the state capitol, otherwise known as the legislative budget hearings, is upon us as state agencies make their annual trek to the Woolfold Building to beg for mo' money. The schedule is posted below.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Morgan & Morgan unplugged
Mr. John Morgan of Morgan & Morgan um, takes his case "to the people" in this rally for weed in Florida. WARNING: Explicit language. Not safe for work, kids, or Janis Lane. ;-)
Richard Sellers wants Ward 1 seat.
Northeast Jackson resident Richard Sellers issued the following press release:
Thursday, September 25, 2014
JJ needs your help
There is a map of New Orleans on Judgmentalmaps.com. It would be fun to create one for Jackson soooo..... since I am slowed down a little bit, you guys are welcome to make suggestions for such a map in comments or emails. Have some fun. See below for an example.
Bennie's Brother-in-law indicted
State Auditor Stacey Pickering issued the following press release:
Still out sick.
Been under the weather the last couple of days. Actually, that is an understatement.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Out today.
Out sick today. Enjoy the weather. Go to Keifers, go picnic, go to the range. Be back tomorrow.
Sent from my BlackBerry Q10.
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Monday, September 22, 2014
Madison County lawsuit: student posting nude pics of fellow student online is protected free speech.
A Madison County family filed a lawsuit against the Madison County School District in U.S. District Court last week after their son was expelled from Germantown High School earlier this year. The complaint states a female student sent a nude picture of herself to "one or more" students via their cellphones. The plaintiffs state the school expelled their son for posting the picture online while at school and assigned him to the Academic Options Center. They argue the district violated his rights to free speech and freedom from cruel and unusual punishment.
Charles Johnson to Hood: Come get me. (Video)
Mr. Charles Johnson apparently will not appear before a Lauderdale County Grand Jury:
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Dragon launched
Update: Video of successful launch added.
A launch of the Space X "Dragon" is scheduled for 11:45 tonight. Watch below for the live stream. The ship will carry cargo to the space station.
McDaniel Campaign is "excited" about appeal.
The Chris McDaniel campaign issued this request for funds yesterday:
Newspaper price hikes?
A reader just sent me this email about her Clarion-Ledger subscription:
Friday, September 19, 2014
New Summit keeps climbing.
The sounds of children playing fill the air as New Summit School Headmaster Dr. Nancy New prepares to celebrate the expansion of her school. New Summit serves students who have special educational needs. Some have learning disabilities, some need tutoring, some are autistic, and some are just plain too smart for regular schools. Why a student comes to New Summit doesn't matter as much to Dr. New as does her mission: educating the child to the best of his ability.
No comment.
Call it the Chokwe Lumumba dress code. This little picture was taken yesterday at the work session of the Board of Commissioners for the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority.
McDaniel steps up to the plate & files appeal.
State Senator filed his appeal to the Mississippi Supreme Court tonight. Today was the deadline for filing such appeals. The brief is posted below.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Y'all's Lange wins at the Court of Appeals.
Local attorney Jane Tucker provides a valuable service on her law blog as she published and dissects the opinions handed down by the Mississippi Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. There were interesting cases decided by the Court of Appeals this week. Ms. Tucker notes:
How to keep your Taj Mahal
The Wall Street Journal posted a rather interesting video on Dan Bilizerian's felon father and how he stayed in "Taj Mahal" mansion for twenty years after the SEC imposed a $62 million civil judgment against him. He was also convicted of multiple counts of fraud.
Madison PD arrests rape suspect
The Madison Police Department issued the following press release:
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Monthly airport update: Delta rises, traffic down
Here are notes and observations from the August meetings of the Board of Commissioners for the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority. The main item of interest for the general public seems to be the market share of the airlines servicing the Jackson area. I pulled the relevant document out of the board packet and posted it below. The Southwest tremors continue to be felt as Delta's market share increased from 42% in June to 46% in July.
The latest "C"s
Here are the "C" ratings given to restaurants since July 7 by the Mississippi Department of Health. The department will reinspect the restaurant within a few days after it receives the failing grade. The restaurants posted below passed their follow-up inspections unless otherwise noted.
NASDAQ to KiOR: See ya
NASDAQ notified KiOR it will delist the company stock on September 23. The company reported in an SEC filing:
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Netflix suggestion
Looking for something to watch on Netflix? Try Cocaine Cowboys. If you like it, there is Cocaine Cowboys II and Cocaine Cowboys Reloaded. Preview is posted below.
Republicans to True the Vote: Pay Up!!!
The Republican Party of Mississippi filed a motion seeking $82,118 in attorneys' fees and additional costs from True the Vote. True the Vote is a non-profit organization concerned with "voter integrity". True the Vote sued the Republican Party, Secretary of State Gibbert Hosemann, and various counties in an effort to obtain complete access to the unredacted poll books used in the Republican primary for the Senate. Judge Nancy Atlas ruled against True the Vote but denied the Republican Party's request for sanction.
Huffpo: The family that changed the Senate race
The Huffington Post published an article and a video of a roundtable discussion about the role the Barbour's played in the outcome of the Senate race. Its an interesting window into how the Senate race is viewed at the national level.
FINRA fines & suspends former Morgan Stanley broker in Jackson office.
FINRA fined former Morgan Stanley broker Steven Wyatt $12,500 and suspended him for four months in a consent agreement issued last July.* The agreement states Mr. Wyatt purchased shares of Morris Innovative, a medical device company, without his employer's knowledge and then secretly directed several Morgan Stanley clients to invest their money in the same company.
Monday, September 15, 2014
Y'all come back now, ya hear?
These Southern women provide some lessons in lexicography in this edition of the Dixie Download.
Hate it when that happens
Alcohol, making out, football game, what could go wrong?
KiOR rising?
Someone explain this trend. No SEC filings. No news reported.
The Great Dunes of Sulphur
Few are aware of the eighth wonder of the world that exists in Madison County: The Great Dunes of Sulphur Springs. This short video will provide a tour of the dunes and some little known facts.
Corder clueless?
Mr. Frank Corder wrote this little passage over at Y'all Politics:
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Remembering Joan Rivers
Peggy Noonan penned this little memorial of her dear friend. It is recommended reading.
Saturday, September 13, 2014
National Review tackles why the South lost.
Dr. Mackubin Thomas Owens of the Naval War College took on the South's Civil War strategy in an essay published in National Review.
Friday, September 12, 2014
Second Amendment sale
JJ is helping a friend sell some rifles. Take a look below and if interested, shoot an email to kingfish1935@gmail.com. Thanks. Friend has FFL so you will have to fill out the paperwork. So sorry. ;-)
Federal prosecutor recognized for Evans case
U.S. Attorney Greg Davis issued the following press release:
Update on City Council race.
Not much has changed since our last update. Dorsey Carson is moving fast as one would expect someone who has run for office before to do. Amile Wilson is making the rounds and announced his candidacy as well. Charles Barbour has been making phone calls. A Richard Sellers is expressing interest as well. There is no date for the special election until the current councilman formally vacates the position. Others are looking into running but nothing concrete to report.
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Whooooooooo will it be?
Several Republican sources said the Mississippi Republican Party was going to hire Kirk Sims as the new executive director. The scuttlebutt went along the lines of Senator Wicker tried to get the Governor to hire him back as he was once Chief of Staff. The Governor said no. However, Mr. Sims was going to parachute into the job over at MSGOP. Cottonmouth ran with the rumors in a post yesterday.
Auditor on MAEP: We can't trust the numbers.
Mississippi State Auditor issued this letter on the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP):
Jackson crime stats
Here are the latest crime stats for Jackson for the week ending August 31, 2014. Most crime stats improved. However, business burglaries still continue to rise on a year to date comparison. House burglaries continue to fall. The crime map has a date of September 3, 2014 so it might differ from the Comstat report.
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Carjacker can um, jack away for 35 years.
Rankin-Madison District Attorney Michael Guest issued the following press release:
WMPR FOOD FIGHT!!!
Local community activist Gilbert Sturgis will slug it out with Charles Evers and WMPR today in front of Hinds County Chancellor Dewayne Thomas at 1:30. Mr. Sturgis asks the court to order WMPR to allow Mr. Sturgis to resume his weekly radio show on Thursday nights. The station allegedly banned him from appearing on the station after a confrontation between Mr. Sturgis and Jackson City Council President DeKeither Stamps took place on-air during the August 28 show.
McDaniel issues statement on appeal. (Updated)
State Senator Chris McDaniel posted this little blurb on his Facebook page and issued a press release as well:
Graham & Stokes are at it again
Graham and Stokes are at it again. The Byram-Clinton corridor project is rolling forward despite Kenneth's best efforts to stop it. However, there is the matter of creating a wastewater district. The district will be a very good source of revenue for the project. However, an attorney is needed to create the district. The hiring of an attorney, Stokes, Graham, what could possibly go wrong.
Remembering Heather Spencer
It was seven years ago today that Heather Spencer lost her life. No need to go into the details. Just say a prayer for the family and friends of Ms. Spencer. Here is a short essay her mother posted on this website several months after her death:
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Rankin crime stats
Here is the latest monthly crime report for Rankin County.
SANDERS SPEAKS!!!
Let's be honest. You're disillusioned. McDaniel lost. The Senate race bummed you out. You see the usual fighting on the city council. Mary and the Supes still go at it. You don't know what to believe in anymore. Well, he is back. Yup. Enoch Sanders is bad, he's black, and he's back. We came across some more broadcast excellence from Mr. Sanders himself where he offers guidance to the masses.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Feds bust 20 in major meth ring.
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| U.S. Attorney Greg Davis (left) |
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Supreme Court to hear McDaniel appeal
STOP THE PRESSES!!! Supreme Court will hear McDaniel appeal at 10:00 on October 2, 2014. The court issued the following order:
Feds to announce major drug bust
The U.S. Attorney issued the following press release:
Rematch
It appears there is an ambitious agenda for the Jackson City Council this morning.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Republicans of Jones County: We are not Tea Party. We are Republicans who simply want answers.
The Republicans of Jones County issued this press release:
Jennifer Ortega: The official hottest reporter in Jackson.
Congratulations to Jennifer Ortega of WAPT. She is the 2014 JJ "Hottest reporter in Jackson". It was a heated battle. Many votes were cast, 2,150 actually. The most votes ever. Browsers were worn out as they were closed and opened and closed and opened. It was a tough race for awhile as Ms. Ortega and Danielle Avitable of WJTV battled back and forth. Ms. Ortega was gracious enough to furnish some pictures to be used in this post.
KiOR director resigns, charges management misled
Note: Share price is 9 cents. Better jump in on that quick. It it goes to 18 cents, you will have doubled your money. Its almost a sure thing. Move fast as this share price will not last long.
Paul O'Connor resigned his position on the Board of Directors for KiOR. The letter appeared in an exhibit filed with the SEC. Mr. O'Connor said the management team was not providing the board with an accurate picture of the true shape of the company and was misleading potential buyers. KiOR said the board asked him to resign on a unanimous vote. The company accused him of insider trading and leaking information as well as withholding reports.
Sunday, September 7, 2014
He was such a good boy....
Savages. Mob in Memphis beats up Kroger employee and two other individuals in the video below.
TruePAC: Coming to an election near you.
State Senator Chris McDaniel announced the formation of TruePAC to " to elect conservative leaders at every level who will lead Mississippi to a brighter future by implementing pro-growth, pro-free market policy once in office." The PAC is registered as the "True Conservatives PAC".
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Judge kills an 8-footer.
Looks like Judge Weill did to a gator what he does to criminals.
Friday, September 5, 2014
McDaniel fights another day.
McDaniel will not be cowed. He will not be bullied. He stood up today and filed a notice of appeal after Judge Hollis McGhee dismissed his election challenge last week. Senator McDaniel also issued this press release:
That's what the Judge said
Here is the transcript of what took place in Judge McGhee's courtroom last Friday in McDaniel v. Cochran.
IRS wants your lunch money?
The IRS can't seem to leave anything alone as it is now looking at employer-provided meals. Yup, boss pays for your lunch or provides a cafeteria? That might be considered to be income. The Wall Street Journal reported:
Tea Party pork?
The Mississippi Tea Party will host a barbecue next week. The press release states Chris McDaniel and activist Mack Payne will speak:
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Judge to McDaniel: 20 days is 20 days.
Judge Hollis McGhee issued the order dismissing Chris McDaniel's election challenge:
State Senator Terry Brown passed away (Updated with funeral arrangements).
Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves issued the following statement about State Senator Terry Brown:
Clayton SPEAKS!!!
Yes, Constitutional Clayton went on Facebook yesterday and had a few things to say:
Stokes: pointing out a $4 million deficit is "Republican". (Video)
$4 million budget deficit? No problem. Let's give everyone a raise. Hinds County Supervisor Kenneth Stokes tried to do just that last Monday. The Board of Supervisors rejected his motion to increase the minimum wage for all county employees to $10.10/hour on a 3-2 vote. Mr. Stokes accused the other supervisors of being "Republicans" when Supervisor Greer pointed out the $4 million deficit.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Sojourner: I will have the great white mange
Conservative Coalition member and Chris McDaniel campaign manager Melanie Sojourner encourages Republicans to vote for Democrat Senate nominee Travis Childers in November. Apparently our little descendant of the House of Seale had a few things to say about the Senate Race. A JJ correspondent reported she said:
JMAA kicks Southwest employees to the curb.
Mr. Vanderleest said it "was going to have a negative impact and those affected were not going to like it one bit." Southwest employees addressed the board in opposition to the new policy at the August and September meetings but to no avail. Mr. Vanderleest said the policy applies to airline employees whose employers do not service the Jackson airport. The employees will have to use the long-term parking lot. He said they could use the airport shuttle service to reach the airport.
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Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Chief Vance will be on the show tomorrow.
Newly-confirmed JPD Chief Lee Vance will be on the show tomorrow morning. 8:05 AM on WJNT. Call-in number is 601-366-1180. Email questions to kingfish1935@gmail.com. Don't worry, armed guards will be on hand to make sure Sturgis and Stamps don't bust down the door. ;-)
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Commies hire Trent
The hairspray meets the hammer and sickle. It seems our former Senator has gone from fighting the commies thirty years ago to fighting for the commies today. The Huffington Post reported:
Wiring Jackson: Cspire brings 1 gbps fiber to Bold New City.
The city of Jackson issued the following press release:
Dilbert: court made right decision in federal case.
Secretary of State Gibbert Hosemann issued the following press release today:
Hinds proposes expansion
More information will be posted later but here are the maps of a proposed expansion Hinds Community College President Clyde Muse presented to the Hinds County Board of Supervisors this morning.
Lakeland rezoning fails (Updated)
The Jackson Zoning Commission rejected a proposal to rezone a 50 acre portion on the north side of Lakeland Drive from Special Use to General Commercial by a 6-3 vote. Member Bo Brown abstained. The proposal drew no small amount of attention as the subject property included Smith-Wills Stadium. The rezoning would have paved the way for the construction of a Costco. Costco is examining several possible sites on Lakeland Drive in Jackson and Flowood. The room filled with zoning opponents burst into applause when the rezoning failed to pass.
Monday, September 1, 2014
Gilbert fires back at columnist
Secretary of State Gibbert Hosemann issued the following press release:
Pollbook porn.
Poll books, poll books, poll books. We gotcha some poll books. As a service to the readers, JJ is providing a copy of the poll books for Madison County precinct #107 for you to examine. Consider it a sizeable sample of the Madison County votes. This precinct is where Mitch Tyner and his wife voted. If you are bored today and need some Senate election porn, here ya go. This is raw data. I haven't spoken to anyone or analyzed it. You are on your own.
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