Saturday, February 28, 2015

Today's homework assignment.

Re-read this old posts from last year about Irb Benjamin.

Post #1.
Post #2.

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Rights violated? We report, you decide.

Open carry zealot in Houston walks around wearing a kilt and an AR-15 slung on his hip.  He refuses to give his name or ID when asked by a cop and of course is carrying a video camera.  Just watch the video.

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Let's get ready to rumble....

The Coast rats anyway.....

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Friday, February 27, 2015

Tim Ford passed.

Just got word that former Speaker of the House Tim Ford passed away today.  Governor Phil Bryant issued this statement:

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Hinds County candidates

Here they are. Read 'em and weep:

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Mason qualifies for Sheriff

Victor Mason issued the following press release:

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R.I.P. Mr. Spock

Leonard Nimoy just died.  Here are some clips. He will be missed. 

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It's going to be Hurst-Hood

Can Hurst put the Hurt on Hood? We will find out in November.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst is running against Attorney General Jim Hood. Mr. Hurst issued the following press release:

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Harrison payments to Health Assurance match dates cited in Martin indictment. Coincidence?

A company that was a prime beneficiary of MDOC's no-bid contract policy under Chris Epps also landed a lucrative contract with Harrison County for providing medical services to its inmates. MDOC paid Health Assurance, LLC more than $49 million for medical services to MDOC prisons from 2003 to 2014 while Harrison paid more than $14 million.  Incredibly, the dates of the payments coincide with dates cited by prosecutors for when now-deceased Harrison County Supervisor William Martin accepted bribes in his indictment.

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Thursday, February 26, 2015

Just a few more hours


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Whitwell running for Congress

Posted on Facebook:

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Harrison Supervisor indicted, commits suicide.

Credit: Sun-Herald. Martin home.
 UPDATE: Sources say Martin was found dead at home. Damn. Video interview of coroner posted below.  Coroner said he shot himself with a handgun in the "early-morning" hours.  He also said a note was found. 

Original post: Harrison County Supervisor William Martin was supposed to be arraigned at 11:00 this morning in U.S. District Court in Gulfport.  Law enforcement sources told JJ his indictment is related to the Chris Epps scandal.  However, he failed to appear in court and is now the subject of a search.

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House votes to eliminate income tax

Speaker of the House Philip Gunn issued the following press release:

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Billy Hewes endorses Tate

The Tate Reeves for Lieutenant Governor campaign issued the following press release:

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Rankin SO seizes 80 lbs of weed.

Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Baily made an appearance for Bust Week on JJ as he issued the following press release:

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Stay tuned.

Another shoe will drop in the Chris Epps scandal today. Don't print it. Its strictly off the record.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Stan the Man qualifies for D.A.

Stanley Alexander issued the following press release:

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Epps and McCrory plead guilty (Updated w/ sketches)

 Note: Special thanks to artist Bill Wilson for the courtroom sketches published in this post.

Former MDOC Chris Epps pleaded guilty to bribery and tax evasion in federal court this morning.  Former Rankin County School Board member and Representative Cecil McCrory pleaded guilty to money laundering and conspiracy this afternoon. Both defendants faced Judge Henry Wingate. 

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One Measles victim speaks out.

WLBT broadcast this story about a Measles victim and what he suffers even 50 years later:

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JPD needs your help to Get Money

JPD issued the following press release:

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Colonial CC re-zoning hearing tomorrow

Update: postponed til March.

1:30. Downtown at City Hall. Be there.

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Drug bust

‎HCSO makes drug bust on Claude in West Jackson. Houston Hastings arrested. HCSO worked off of a tip. Street value of $50,000. 

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The Atlantic asks "What is Isis?"

Frozen in today and want something to read? The Atlantic published a very thorough and thought-provoking piece on the threat posed by the Islamic State as well as its origins. Laughing at the Islamic State brings much peril but ignoring IS is something Americans are prone to do. One of the dangers of being surrounded by two oceans. Out of sight and out of mind. Pour a nice drink and read. This is a good one.

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Update on bridges in Jackson

The city of Jackson issued the following press release on bridges and roads:

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Phil Bryant keeping strong leadership



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Monday, February 23, 2015

Revolutions eat their children.

Even in Mississippi. 

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Cannady running for Madison Tax Assessor

The Norman Cannady, Jr. Campaign issued the following press release:

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Rankin Sheriff busts suspected auto burglary ring

Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following press release:

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Gibbert to seek re-election

Secretary of State Egbert Hosemann issued the following press release:

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JPD gets its man.

JPD issued the following press release:

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Wow!

Lady Gaga knocked The Sound of Music out of the park at the Oscars last night:

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Hate it when this happens

Warning: Language.  Knocked out colder than a punch by Foreman.

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Jackson crime stats

Here are the latest crime stats for Jackson for the week ending February 15, 2015:

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Sunday, February 22, 2015

And another one is leaving


First Ace Hardware, now the Pine Cone. Pine Cone is moving to Deville Plaza next to Deville Camera.

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Saturday, February 21, 2015

Farewell NMC.

Damn, this hurts. Tom Freeland, the blogger known as NMissCommentor, died. The cause of death is said to be post-surgery complications. Despite our online ribbing of each other, he was a friend of this website and helped quite a bit over the years. He will be missed very much.  

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Need a football fix?

Here is one of the best football games ever. Miami Dolphins v. San Diego Chargers.  NFL Playoffs.   2 OT's.  24-0 lead blown.  Dolphins go up by two scores and lose.  Kellen Winslow blocking field goals and being carried off the field each time. Hook and Ladder. Even Joe Piscopo at halftime. Bryant Gumbel before he was a snob.  Enjoy.

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Friday, February 20, 2015

JPD grabs Hinds Catch & Release star at St. D.

JPD arrested yet another star graduate of the Hinds County Catch & Release Program. Undra Harper was charged with attempting to steal a car from the parking lot of the ER at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. His criminal history shows a pattern of indictments, low bonds, and no prosecutions. JPD issued this press release:

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Gerald Barber will not seek re-election.

Madison County Tax Assessor Gerald Barber just issued the following press release:

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Hood is in.

The Mississippi Democratic Party issued the following press release:

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Harkins announces re-election bid.

State Senator Josh Harkins (R-Xanadu) announced his re-election bid in this press release:

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WSJ: Moynihan's concerns about the breakdown of the black family are still right.

The Wall Street Journal's Jason Riley argues that Moynihan was right in his predictions about the breakdown in the black family and its effect on society.  Talk to cops, judges, and anyone else who works in the criminal justice system and they will say that absentee fathers are a leading factor  in youths who engage in a life of crime.  One observation was rather penetrating:

In 2012 the poverty rate for all blacks was more than 28%, but for married black couples it was 8.4% and has been in the single digits for two decades.
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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Commission recommends suspension for Weisenberger

The Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance issued this press release:

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Supremes slam Judge Green.

The Mississippi Supreme Court slapped down Hinds County Circuit Judge Tomie Green and ruled unanimously that Sheriff Tyrone Lewis has the authority to hire and fire his bailiffs. Judge Green ruled in 2012 that Sheriff Lewis could not demote, discipline, or fire a bailiff without her consent. The Sheriff responded and appealed to the Mississippi Supreme Court. 

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Gov appoints four to IHL Board

Governor Phil Bryant issued the following press release:

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Slater announces candidacy for Governor

Local attorney Vicky Slater announced her candidacy for Governor:

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Was accused killer free due to a case of mistaken parole?

 Accused killer Marcus Mallett was released from prison on November 21, 2014 due to a grant of parole.  He was convicted in Madison County on August 3, 2011 of several felonies and sentenced to serve 12 years in prison.  He was later indicted in Hinds County for escape and several charges of auto burglary.  Clinton PD issued a "detainer" on Mallett.  Clinton PD withdrew the detainer on November 13, 2014 as he had served his short sentence.  However, records show the Parole Board was not aware of the withdrawal nor that it was related to the expired sentence and released Mallett- thinking he was going to stay in the criminal justice system.  JPD charged him with allegedly killing 21 year-old Shanitra Ramsey on February 5.  JPD also charged him for shooting Ramsey's friend several times as he fled the scene. .

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JPD needs help finding gunman

JPD issued the following press release for the robbery at the Exxon by I-55 on Northside Drive:

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

WJNT today

Clarion-Ledger Executive Editor Sam Hall appeared on the show.


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Suspect in Keifer's attack finally goes to trial

 Update: The post did not include the victim's injuries.  The victim suffered a tripoid fracture to her cheekbone and still suffers nerve damage on one side of her face and pain in her jaw.

Demarcus Jefferson will go to trial on March 2, 2015 for a savage attack on a young woman in the parking lot of Keifer's Restaurant on Poplar on March 27, 2012.  Jefferson and his partner Demonta McCray stuck a gun in the young woman's face, robbed her, and then brutally beat her in the face.  Mr. McCray is currently serving a twenty-year sentence in MDOC for his part in the armed robbery.  MDOC records state he entered the system on December 28, 2012.

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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

The Silly Season continues

Russ Latino is now on deck. This email went out this afternoon:

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Auditor recovers nearly $200,000 for Itawamba County.

The press releases are a'flying today.  State Auditor Stacey Pickering issued the following press release:

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Sex offender gets 50 years for DUI death of child.

Madison-Rankin District Attorney Michael Guest issued the following press release:

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Fitch announces re-election bid

Treasurer Lynn Fitch issued the following press release:

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Change is a'comin' to Gluckstadt

 Update: Decision was postponed to March 2.

The corner of Gluckstadt and Bozeman roads may drastically change if two zoning applications are approved by the Madison County Board of Supervisors. The applications and a map are posted below. The Minnie Bozeman Family Limited Partnership filed a petition to rezone 40 acres from SU-1 (Special Use District) to C-2 Highway Commercial District. Page 61 of Exhibit D contains the details of the Partnership's intent.

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Supremes to Mississippi Power: Give the people back their money

Ratepayers got a break last week when the Mississippi Supreme Court rolled back Mississippi Power's 2013 and 2014 rate increases. The Clarion-Ledger reported:

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Monday, February 16, 2015

Cole slams Alday & Nosef

Mississippi Democrat Grand Poobah Rickey Cole issued the following statements:

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Reeves announces re-election bid.

Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves issued the following press release:

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Last suspect in Shell murder pleads guilty.

Aaron McNair entered a petition to plead guilty to the charge of Robbery (as a lesser offense of capital murder).  McNair, Derrick Johnson, and Kameron Woodard killed James McKinney at the Shell Station at 855 Fortification Street on July 25, 2011. The store clerk was shot and wounded as well.  Mr. McKinney was a security guard at the gas station.  McNair entered the petition on January  12, 2015.  He was indicted in September 2011.  The petition states he will get a sentence of 15 years in prison with 5 years suspended under the terms of the plea bargain.  He will get credit for time served in jail.  He is currently a resident of MDOC.  He was represented by attorney Aafram Sellers.

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Speaker and Dems condemn Kennuf Alday

Speaker of the House Phillip Gunn and several leading Democrats criticized Representative Gene Aldray for his remarks in the Clarion-Ledger yesterday:

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Amendment aimed at Supertalk?

The Old Warhorse actually pulled it off.  Representative Jerry Turner's bill that would reform the state contracting process passed the House last week. Bill status and language.  However, one little amendment was added from the floor.  Representative Cecil Brown (D-Moscow) offered an amendment that would require all state advertising and marketing contracts be opened up for competitive bidding if over $5,000.  The bill itself states that all contracts not exempted that are over $5,000 and has a different set of rules for those over $50,000: 

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Sunday, February 15, 2015

Meet Representative Kennuf Alday

We got us a honky Kenneth Stokes.  Representative Gene Alday (R-Citizen's Council) said a few things in this Jerry Mitchell story about education in Mississippi:

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Stokes wants to be your Valentine

See for yourself:

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All good things come to an end.

Jimmy Connors told the Wall Street Journal last week that his recent exhibition against Aaron Krickstein will be his last public appearance to play tennis.  All good things come to an end and no tennis player was more exciting to watch than Jimmy Connors.  His total number of singles titles is still unmatched at 109.   The Wall Street Journal reported:

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Saturday, February 14, 2015

Senate passes autism insurance coverage bill. (Video of debate)

The Senate passed a bill requiring insurance companies to cover ABA therapy* for children suffering from autism and related disorders. It is the only effective method for treating autism.  The Senate passed the bill on a 39-6 vote although a small group of conservative senators put up a fight on the floor.  The Clarion-Ledger reported:

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Here we go again

13 auto burglaries at the Cabot Lodge on North State Street last night.  All were trucks and yes, guns were stolen.  The police were never called and the new security guard reported blew off reports of suspicious activity in the parking lot.  This is not the first such episode at this particular hotel as an AR-15 was stolen out of a DWFP truck last year. 

Kingfish note: Possible inside job? Just a thought.

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Singing River losses shrink

Note: The problems at Singing River Health System (Jackson County) continue to mount. The Sun-Herald has been breaking stories about the troubled hospital system since November. It is important to start from the beginning, so JJ is posting stories about this fiasco starting from several weeks ago, to give readers the history of this story.

The Sun-Herald reported on January 15 that Singing River CEO  claimed that losses for the health system were shrinking:

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Friday, February 13, 2015

Live from Jackson International Airport



This is what greeting the arriving flight from Houston at 3:00 PM today.

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Jackson stops replacement of water meters

The city of Jackson issued the following press release:

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Justice Court Judge indicted

Attorney General Jim Hood issued the following press release:

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It's rolling, baby.

The Senate passed a bill unanimously to remove the exemptions from public records laws for the public hospitals.  Copy of bill SB #2407.  The relevant proposed changes in the law are :

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Lessons from the field.

Wonder why cops don't take any chances at traffic stops? Read this press release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries on the capture of murder suspect Marcus Mallett:

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Valentine's Day special at the Jackson Zoo

Couples receive 2 for 1 admission to the Jackson Zoo tomorrow.

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Dumbass of the day.

Just read this letter to the editor published in yesterday's edition of the Clarion-Ledger:

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Flowood robber was remanded to file in Jackson. (UPDATE)

Update: MDOC reponded to a JJ inquiry regarding whether it would revoke Carter's probation with this statement: "We have asked that a hold be placed on this offender for probation violation.MDOC now wants Carter.  It remains to be seen if the Hinds County District Attorney will revive the armed robbery charge that was remanded to file.  Question for Mr. Carter: How does it feel to be so popular? Flowood wants you, MDOC wants you, even Robert Schuler Smith might want you. 

Original post on 2-11-15: Flowood Poh-lice arrested Carter and Sharonda Willis last week for a string of armed robberies of Flowood gas stations.   WLBT reported on February 4:

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Thursday, February 12, 2015

TIF bill dies

SB #2550 died on the Senate calendar today. Earlier post

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Clinton PD arrests two in burglaries

Kingfish note: McInnis is an MDOC employee. McInnis and Brown are suspected of participating in other robberies in the Jackson area, including one on Belle Glade Street and at the Fondren P.O.

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WSJ: Young people turning away from starting businesses

Starting your own business is part of the American Dream. Take the risks, struggle, and hopefully earn the rewards that come from owning a successful business. The Wall Street Journal reported last month that young people are shying away from this path in increasing numbers. Some fear failure, some lack the financial means to start a business. Others have no real work experience that gave them the needed skills to start a business. The Journal reports:

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Court denies Mike Brown's appeal. Still no prosecution in Hinds County.

The Mississippi Court of Appeals served up some justice as it upheld a finding of contempt of court against disbarred attorney Michael J. Brown. JJ readers remember that is the case where Aaron Henry's grandson inherited $3.3 million upon his mother's death when he was 16 years old. Money became the root of some very serious evil as young DeMon McClinton's father, attorney, and father's girlfriend all conspired to loot his inheritance, Young DeMon be damned.

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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Police: Gun not pulled on child.

A Jackson family claims that Ridgeland police pulled a gun on a six-year old boy during the execution of an arrest warrant. WLBT reported:

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WJNT today

The Kingfish discusses the Porter case, Ridgeland PD controversy, and other subjects. Oh, there was even storytime for children in the third segment. 


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Reeves announces tax cuts.

Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves issued the following press release:

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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Mallett nailed in Louisiana

JPD issued this press release:

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Why I hide at the P.O.

JPD confirmed to JJ that an armed robbery took place at the Fondren Post Office this afternoon.

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Dedmon gang: 600, 220, & 84

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Awwww, isn't this cute?

Look what the anti-vaccers have come up with: their own children's book.

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JPD: Derrick Bolls is shooting suspect.

 Bolls is wanted in Madison for burglary and is known to Hinds County law enforcement.

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Monday, February 9, 2015

5 Years!!! (Video)

‎Judge John Emfinger sentenced Blair and Michael Porter to 15 years in jail with 10 years suspended. They must register as sex offenders and be placed under supervised probation for five years upon release. They will be electronically monitored during probation. They will serve day for day while in prison. The DA first recommended 7 years but the family of the victim asked for 5 years in jail.   The video of the hearing is posted below.

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Police reports show how sick the Porter case really is.

WARNING: MATERIAL IN THIS POST THAT IS GRAPHIC AND SEXUAL IN NATURE. IN FACT, ITS DOWNRIGHT SICKENING.

The decision was made to publish this post for several reasons.  A horrible crime took place.  However, the details of these crimes are usually kept secret for obvious reasons.  Every measure was taken to redact information that might identify the child or her family.  Former WLBT News Director Dennis Smith was consulted.  He read the report and gave some very welcome advice.  It's a story that needs to be told and should be reported.  The reports are not for the squeamish, but people need to see exactly how these crimes take place.  They also need to see the lengths to which brainwashed victims will go to to protect the perps.  

Former Ridgeland High School softball coaches Blair and Michael Porter pleaded guilty to one count each of sexual battery of a child.  The child was a student they had known since she was in eighth grade and was a 15 year-old member of the team when the crime took place.  The Porters are husband and wife.

Posted below is the raw police report for the investigation.  There is no way to sugarcoat it. The material is disgusting and sickening in nature.  It shows how two coaches exploited a young girl.   They both performed sexual acts with her.  They took a young girl and ruined her life.  Law enforcement sources said the victim was very uncooperative.  The word "love" was used several times.  They even tried to blame her when caught.  What stopped them was a parent who dared to be a parent and not take her child's word as gospel truth.  The parents demanded answers and would not stop seeking justice until it was served.

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The Queen is in.

Yup. Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins-Butler qualified for State Auditor. 

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"We have now what we have always needed, real partnership with government"

Update: The words "debacle" and "bailout" were used by the Clarion-Ledger and Madison County Journal about in their headlines about the bill.  Parkway South has not defaulted on the TIF bonds.The Galleria TIF has not failed and is producing.  The county is restructuring the bonds so as to match payments with revenue.  The TIF included tax-exempt property, which obviously is self-defeating.   The original post was based upon what was reported in the two newspapers.  More information will be added if it becomes available.   County sources said county officials did not ask for the legislation nor did anyone ask the legislature to draft the bill.  

Original post: It looks like the Madison County Board of Supervisors went running to the legislature for help after yet another one of their deals has problems.  First there was the Parkway East PID that failed.  Now there is Parkway South.  It has problems as well and shazam, someone wants to make it easier for the county to cover the losses from the use of TIF bonds.  TIF bonds are supposed to assist economic development projects by paying for the development with the project's future revenue such as sales and property taxes.  The theory is that the government would get no increase in tax revenue if there was no project.  However, what happens if a project falls short of its projected revenues?  Such a dilemma can create all kinds of problems.  It looks like Senator Tool has teamed up with Trustmark to pass some protection for the  developers and banks at the expense of the taxpayers.  The Clarion-Ledger reported:

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Sunday, February 8, 2015

Classy. Real classy.

A local restaurant manager posted this little message on Facebook after a major stiffing took place last night.  He gave JJ permission to repost it.

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Porters to plead guilty tomorrow

Two former Ridgeland softball coaches will plead guilty tomorrow in Madison County Circuit Court.  The hearing is scheduled to begin at 1:00 Pm.  They were indicted last year for sexual battery of a minor.

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The Fondren Park fracas and ruffled feathers

The post about the shooting in Fondren Park ten days ago ruffled some feathers among those who use the Nextdoor app.  Its a great app and a valuable tool for many neighborhoods as it allows neighbors to get important information out quickly to their community.  Some people were irritated and accused me of unethical conduct for reporting messages posted on the Nextdoor application that were about the Firefight in Fondren.   One person even accused me of violating the rules of Nextdoor and exploiting the incident to generate traffic for more ads.  An explanation for that post is in order.

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Saturday, February 7, 2015

Comparing Apples to Pineapples to Oranges

How does the processing of criminals in Hinds County compare to other counties?  Defenders of the status quo in Hinds County argue it is not reasonable to compare Hinds to Rankin or Madison as there are much more violent crimes in Hinds even on a percentage basis.  Its a fair point to make and at times is a case of comparing apples to pineapples.  However, there is one county where a more fair comparison can be made. 

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Law student dies

Madison PD issued the following press release:

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Friday, February 6, 2015

BK employee & Kingpin try to have it their way

JPD issued the following press release:

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Congressman Alan Nunnelee passes

Governor Phil Bryant and others issued these statements:

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Editorial: More excuses or enabling from the D.A.?

Hinds County District Attorney Robert Schuler Smith responded to an earlier post about the Melvin Potts prosecution in an interview with WLBT.  Melvin Potts was indicted on February 5, 2013 for armed robbery with a gun.  He was arrested for allegedly killing JSU professor Dr. Garrick Shelton in May 2014. His Hinds County case was continued no less than eight times while he goes to trial in Madison County nine months after his arrest.  WLBT reported:

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Contact lens scrum ends in a whimper

A bill banning the practice of setting minimum prices for contact lenses died in committee this week. 1-800-Contacts pushed SB #2016 after leading contact lens manufacturer Johnson & Johnson established a "floor price" for the sale of its contact lens to patients. The bill was opposed by the state Optometrists Association and multiple ophthalmologist from around the state. 1-800-Contacts is based in Utah. The company is the Goliath of the online contact lens industry as it enjoys over a 70% market share.

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More charges filed against our favorite psycho.

Al.com picked up the trail on our favorite psycho Special Forces Airborne Ranger SEAL Force Recon Delta Super Ninja drug-plantin' cop Dr. Raymond Ethan Thomas. It seems Alabama law enforcement charged him with more crimes:

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Thursday, February 5, 2015

Leigh Ann Ward's killer is free.

Ethan Van Sice is no longer in jail.  MDOC granted "earned supervised release" status to Ethan Van Sice on October 3, 2014.  Van Sice was convicted of vehicular homicide in February 2012 for the death of MRA teacher Leigh Anne Ward in 2010.  He only served 2 1/2 years of a six-year prison term.

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Cypress Lake robber gets 40 years.

Madison-Rankin District Attorney Michael Guest issued the following press release:

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Our favorite psycho is back and better than ever.

Ethan Thomas
 Update: It looks like Mr. Thomas was arrested in Mountain Brook for using a counterfeit check.  The Mountain Brook (AL) Village Living reported on February 2:

A suspect is in custody for a counterfeit check case from last week in Mountain Brook Village. A counterfeit check was used to make a $13,000 purchase on Jan. 27 in the 2800 block of Cahaba Road. Raymond Ethan Thomas, age 38 of Ridgeland, Mississippi, was arrested on Jan. 30 for first-degree theft and possession of a forged instrument. He is now in custody at Jefferson County Jail.
 Jail records show he is no longer in custody.

Original post: Raymond Ethan Thomas.  The son of Charles Evand and the brother of Claiborne Frazier. The Homewood Police Department posted these Facebook messages about one Raymond Ethan Thomas last week and on October 29, 2014:

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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

SOS issues tardy list for campaign finance reports.

Secretary of State Gibbert Hosemann issued the following press release:

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Julia Hodges running for Madison County Circuit Clerk

Madison County Election Commissioner Julia Hodges issued the following press release:

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WJNT this morning

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Washington *#&$: Mississippi does something right

The vaccine bill passed the House Education Committee yesterday but was gutted and grants only medical waivers.  The Washington *#&$ praised Mississippi for its mandatory (for schools) vaccine law:

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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

What will it be?

David Baria (D-Trent Lott Hair Club for Men) tweeted this little teaser today:

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IS about to get some street justice.

Hell f'n yes and its about damn time. Too bad its the Jordanians who are teaching this lesson.  They are dealing with IS in a very, dare I say, Roman fashion:

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A Tale of Two Prosecutions

Melvin Potts goes on trial February 23 in Madison County for first degree murder and auto theft.  The indictment charges he killed Dr. Garrick Shelton on May 21, 2014 and stole his car. Remember that date.   Dr. Shelton was a professor and Department Chair at Jackson State University. He was stabbed to death.   However, the twenty-one year-old Potts is also a participant in the Hinds County catch & release program. 

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Bobo to plead guilty.

Josh Bobo entered a petition to plead guilty to one count of unarmed carjacking and one count of simple robbery on December 29, 2014.  A grand jury indicted him for carjacking and armed robbery last September for a violent rampage that took place at the Ridgeland Wal-Mart in January 2014.   District Attorney Michael Guest recommended Mr. Bobo be incarcerated for 15 years with 5 years suspended.  The petition and indictment are posted below.

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Bomgar Meet & Greet Thursday night

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Monday, February 2, 2015

Young trial postponed.

The trial for Tommy Young was postponed from today until May 18, 2015 by Judge Bill Gowan.   The continuance was granted since Mr. Young claimed he got a new attorney and needed more time to prepare for trial.  He is now represented by Faye Peterson. His previous barrister was Dennis Sweet, IV.  Mr. Young faces eight counts of armed robbery, carjacking, and aggravated assault.  This is the second time his trial has been postponed.  He was indicted in March 2013. Judge Gowan revoked his bond on December 12, 2014 after he did not appear for a hearing in court.

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Reeves to boost ed spending

Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves issued the following press release:

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Holland & Moak: They were for it before they were against it.

The legislative fight over the MAEP initiative grown pretty hot at times as Republicans added an additional amendment to the ballot.  Needless to say, the measure did not go over well with Democrats.   Supporters of a an initiative to "fully fund" education under the MAEP formula obtained enough signatures to place the proposed amendment on the ballot.  However, the law allows the legislature to place alternate amendments on the ballot as well.  The Democrats had a few things to say about the vote:

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Sunday, February 1, 2015

Planning Board postpones vote on rezoning of Colonial Country Club site (Video)

Gilchrist argues against re-zoning


The Jackson Planning and Zoning Board postponed a vote on whether to rezone the site of the old Colonial Country Club until the end of February. Colonial LLC asked the city to rezone the property from special use to community mixed-use. Developer Michael Lawrence represented Colonial. The room was packed with Colonial neighbors who opposed the rezoning. Opponents of the petition to rezone submitted over two hundred signatures to the board. Zoning Administrator Ester Ainsworth recommended rezoning the property to community mixed-use.

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Tea Party supports vaccine bill

The Central Mississippi Tea Party issued the following press release:

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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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