Second Update: JPD is awaiting Waffle House video. The restaurant is cooperating with JPD. The autopsy has not been completed. The reason for the delayed start in the investigation is it was thought at first that the case was one of only a medical emergency as Mr. Hambrick was discovered lying down in the parking lot. It was determined by family members at the hospital that an item of jewelry was stolen. JPD does not have any suspects or descriptions as it has not yet obtained a copy of the video. June 1. 12:37 PM.
Update: Spoke to JPD. JPD is awaiting results of an autopsy and said the case is currently considered to be a "death pending" investigation. He was robbed and assaulted. 9:22 PM.
Erick Hambrick died last night. JJ is trying to get more information but was able to confirm some of these Facebook posts with JPD.* He was apparently assaulted and robbed at the Waffle House on High Street Thursday night and was removed from life support last night. Needless to say, JJ is getting swamped with emails from people asking for more information. He was 52 years old. He performed at the Mississippi Opera and worked at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Erick Hambrick died yesterday. JPD investigating.
Rubio discusses America's role in the world.
Senator Mark Rubio gave a well-received speech at the Council of Foreign Relations several weeks ago. Its a serious speech and well worth watching regardless of party.
Book focuses on bootlegger & his killer.
One can find on Google books a substantial preview of the book Juke Joint King of the Mississippi Hills; the Raucous Reign of Tillman Branch. The author is Janice Branch Tracy. He was killed by Matthew Winters in the early 1960's. Winters committed two more homicides years later and was convicted of all three murders. He is currently serving a life sentence in the custody of MDOC. The book contains a great deal of history on Winters and his crimes. The preview is posted below. Mr. Branch was a bootlegger, juke joint owner, and a regular gun-totin' tough guy with a mouth to match. Winters is currently the subject of much scrutiny as the three-time killer was housed Hinds County community work center. The book should be an interesting read.
Updated post: Sheriff says MDOC is not telling the truth. Why did MDOC place killers in work center?
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Saturday, May 30, 2015
Went fishing today.
JJ took the day off so here is some music for you to enjoy if you are looking for something different to sample. A full day is planned for the website tomorrow.
Friday, May 29, 2015
DOJ: No evidence "Byrd's death was a homicide."
The Justice Department issued the following press release:
2015 Hinds County "no-bills"
The Hinds County grand jury returned the following no-bills for 2015.
Thursday, May 28, 2015
MDOC claims inmate was on the loose at work center
MDOC issued the following press release:
Clarksdale Commissioner tries to go Stokes on Luckett.
Clarksdale city commissioner Buster Moran was removed from a city meeting Tuesday after he went Stokes one time too many. Mayor Bill Lucket ordered him removed after he began yelling at the Mayor when they were discussing the demolition of blighted houses.
Adopt this mutt.
Burned alive by whom?
Geaux, Therese, geaux. Therese Apel provided some outstanding reporting in the Clarion-Ledger on one Desmond Brown today:
Ninth arrest in Hattiesburg cop killings
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety issued the following press release:
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Governor appoints McLaurin as Rankin Chancellor
Governor Phil Bryant issued the following press release:
Gilbert to Oxford House: Shut it down and pay a fine.
Secretary of State Dilbert Hosemann issued a cease and desist order to Oxford House and fined the organization $1,000 for soliciting grants as an unregistered charity in Mississippi. The order is posted below.
Criminal lawyers hold fund-raiser for DA
See for yourself. Noted criminal defense lawyer Merrida Coxwell held a fundraiser for Hinds County District Attorney Robert Schuler Smith last week:
Threat or lecture on the law to State Senator?
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health accused State Senator Will Longwitz of making "inaccurate and unsupported" accusations about Oxford House. The departments statements were made in a letter sent to Senator Longwitz on May 22 by DMH attorney Gene Rowzee, Jr. Some highlights of the letter are:
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Judge declares convenience store a public nuisance
The city of Jackson issued the following press release:
Editorial: Dear Faye & Judge Weill....
Note: We goofed. Faye Peterson became attorney of record for Williams on February 11. I missed that filing and have no one to blame but myself. Corrections have been made to the story. The initial post named Hinds County Public Defender Michelle Purvis and her office as the attorneys for Williams.
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Is this the end for Chuckie?
The Washington _____ reports that our favorite online journalist has been permanently banned from Twitter:
MHP: 126 Memorial Day weekend DUI arrests
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety issued the following press release:
Oxford House responds to Senator Longwitz & cloaks itself in Reagan
Oxford House CEO Paul Mallow sent a six-page letter to State Senator Will Longwitz responding to his concerns about the Oxford House program. The letter is posted below.
Monday, May 25, 2015
They did it!
Senator Thad Cochran and long-time assistant Kay Webber got married over the weekend. Senator Thad Cochran's staff told JJ that the pair were married on the Gulf Coast. The Senator's previous wife, Rose Cochran, died in December.
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No comment: Range edition.
I couldn't decide whether to make the title of this post "Don't try this at home" or "Idiot of the day". Here is what not to do on a shooting range.
A different point of view for Memorial Day
Today is Memorial Day. Remembering those who died serving our country is the theme across America today. However, JJ is going to publish something different in tone but remembering those who served. I first came across this essay in college and its one of those that stayed in my mind ever since. The author respects the vets but then says what he really thinks about society. Many veterans share his opinion and one can hardly blame them.
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Moak blames Republicans for third-graders not knowing how to read.
State Representative (D-Jackson Academy) issued the following statement:
Give the government all of your money.
Sometimes thinking can be a dangerous thing. One idea floated around across the pond is giving the government all of our money. Your money, in effect, would really not be your money and you would be allowed to use your money only as the government saw fit. Jim Leavess writes in the Telegraph (UK):
City of Madison legal notices.
Here are the legal ads for the City of Madison for the last thirty days.
Saturday, May 23, 2015
WSJ: Kemper most expensive fossil-fuel power plant in America
Our good ole Kemper project made the top of the front page of the business section in the Wall Street Journal today. The newspaper reported:
Justice Department excoriates Hinds County over jails.
The Justice Department issued a scathing report and statement on the Hinds County Detention Center at Raymond and Jackson that is posted below.
Friday, May 22, 2015
"Be courageous and appreciate courage in others who take action in the face of fear"
Medal of Honor winner Staff Sergeant Ryan Pitts addressed the University of New Hampshire graduating class in this video:
Help this man find his old car.
This week has been a pretty heavy one for JJ as far as the news and local scene goes. Consider this post to be a break. A former Jackson resident has been searching for this car he once owned for the last two years on the hope that he can buy it back.
Zack Methvin posted this message on Craig's List.
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Thursday, May 21, 2015
Dee Robinson never worked at Mercedes-Benz
Guttalife Dee Robinson never worked at the local Mercedes-Benz dealership. Trudy Higgingbotham-Moddy sent this email and comment to JJ:
Mercedes-Benz of Jackson can confirm that Edwin Robinson has never been employed by our firm. We understand that Robinson has Mercedes-Benz of Jackson listed as his employer on his Facebook page but this is not true, and no one at the dealership has any relation to him. We have advanced security protocols in place to keep customer information classified as well as to monitor our hiring process including performing extensive background checks on any person under consideration for employment. Our thoughts go out to those affected by the incident on Sunday morning.
Kingfish note: And that, my friends, is the bottom line. That is also leadership.
Mississippi Supreme Court rules in Purvis-Weill fight.
The ruling literally just came down.The Court hammered Judge Weill pretty hard but refused to recuse him from the 55 cases as requested by the Office of the Hinds County Public Defender.
Governor sends letter to MDMH over Oxford House
State Senator Will Longwitz issued the following press release. The press release also contains a letter by Governor Phil Byrant that was addressed to the Mississippi Department of Mental Health concerning the Oxford House program.
The Republic of New Africa is back.
It looks like our neo-Confederates are at it again. At what point can we actually prosecute these guys for treason? Isn't trying to set up a separate country within the United State illegal? Feel free to answer that question.
Owners kick Chirag & Desomnd to the curb. Literally.
The owner of the convenience store at the corner of Northside Drive and Bailey Avenue that has been the subject of much controversy moved to evict the operators of the convenience store for non-payment of rent yesterday. Balbir Singh and Jaswinder Singh filed an eviction notice (posted below) on May 19 against Chirag Kharbanda. The notice cited non-payment of rent as the basis for the eviction. The notice also claims Mr. Kharbanda owes $19,500 in rent. The shooting of a Jackson police officer took place at the convenience store Sunday night. Meanwhile, Desmond griped about the police in this video he shot Sunday night. Note to Desmond: Learn how to shoot in landscape mode.
SMEPA quits Kemper project
The South Mississippi Electric Power Association withdrew its support from Mississippi Power's Kemper project. SMEPA agreed in 2010 to purchase a stake in the project for $500 million. The Sun-Herald reported:
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Murder & kidnapping suspect is a jailer
Update: JJ Confirmed Andre did show up to work this week. Lock 'em up on weekdays, help 'em out on weekends.
MDOC issued the following press release on soljah boy:
Sanders SPEAKS!!!
Local community activist Enoch Sander addressed the Jackson city council yesterday in this video.
Tragic stupidity on the lake
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following press release:
June 8
Clayton Kelly goes to trial in Madison County Circuit Court on June 8.
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Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Meet Andre Kennedy
Here is some more information for those who want to learn more about Andre Kennedy:
JPD arrests suspect in Regions robbery
JPD issued the following press release:
Update: JPD arrests Andre Kennedy in kidnapping case.
Update (11:00 AM, May 20, 2015): Suspect arrested. He is charged with kidnapping and capital murder.
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Rez user fee rescinded
The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District issued this statement:
Remember the Dee!
The family of Edwin Robinson will hold a vigil for him Thursday night. More information is posted below.
Sludge Fight! West Rankin Utility Authority sues Jackson
The West Rankin Utility Authority sued the city of Jackson in Rankin County Circuit Court on April 14. West Rankin asks the court to return to it "all amounts paid by the Authority to the City associated with the Sludge Project" and cites "years of mismanagement at the Savanna Plant" as a basis for the request.
Monday, May 18, 2015
Remembering B.B. King
Guitar news published the real story behind that Toyota commercial featuring B.B. King. Its really interesting and also shows how Toyota bastardized reality. Premier Guitar reported in 2009:
Bloomberg: Lott & Barbour helping the Kremlin.
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Sunday, May 17, 2015
Remembering GuttaLife Dee
Picture on left: The deceased showing off on Facebook in his professional attire.
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Saturday, May 16, 2015
Thugs try to rob a competitive shooter and gravely pay for it. (Updated)
Jackson has one dead thug on the streets today as a robbery attempt in Northeast Jackson went awry.
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Friday, May 15, 2015
Murder weapon is found.
130 years for Devine
It looks like Eddie Devine won't be carjacking anyone for the rest of his life. WAPT reported:
More arrests in Hattiesburg police murders
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued the following statement:
Gulf Coast GOP FOOD FIGHT!!!
It looks like the Harrison County Republican Party didn't like all the Mississippi Republican Party Grand Poobahs who decided to endorse one candidate in Tuesday's Mayoral election.
West Rankin Utility Authority questions how money spent by Jackson in audit.
A West Rankin Utility Authority Audit questioned how funds sent to Jackson were spent. The audit was obtained through a public records request. The audit was submitted to Jackson last fall. I still have to read through this audit and it gets pretty technical so consider it to be engineering porn for the engineers.
Letter of the day
This father gave some nice advice on summer jobs to his sons in this letter to the editor published in the Wall Street Journal recently:
The Thrill is Gone
B.B. King left us last night. A true legend who will be truly missed. Others will compete in writing flowery accolades for him. JJ will just let his music speak for itself:
Thursday, May 14, 2015
The Blackberry Passport: Work wide with a tool, not a toy.
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State Senator: Oxford House applicants made "material misrepresentations".
State Senator Will Longwitz charged that a loan application related to a house on Northside Drive made "material misrepresentations" in a loan application submitted to the Mississippi Department of Mental Health. The house was leased to Oxford House for placement of recovering drug and alcohol addicts. Senator Longwitz made these claims in a letter sent to MDMH Executive Director Diana Mikula on May 5. The letter and supporting exhibits are posted below.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Guilty!
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Clinton PD arrests suspected church burglars.
The city of Clinton issued the following press release:
The catfight over Precious Martin continues
The legacy of deceased attorney Precious Martin continues to sink deeper into the mud, as the war currently waged in federal court by Crystal Martin and Brandi Barnett over Mr. Martin's $500,000 life insurance policy got dirty last week. Literally. Crystal Martin is Mr. Martin's widow, while Ms. Barnett is his alleged mistress. Ms. Barnett filed a motion to compel discovery after Mrs. Martin did not answer several interrogatories. Mr. Martin was killed last May in an ATV accident in Ridgeland. JJ reported in December:
GoPro should sponsor this.
Most people just live while some people soar. These guys literally soar to the clouds. This is their world.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
MBI looking for two persons of interest in cop killings.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued the following statement:
Fact-checking the JFP.
The Jackson Free Press made this claim about First district congressional candidate Quentin Whitwell:
Sicko of the day.
Mr. "Incestisbest" gets to find out if "Prisonrapeisbest". Attorney General Jim Hood issued the following press release:
Did the mother of Marvin Banks try to blame the police?
The mother of alleged cop killer Marvin Banks blamed drugs for her son's problems and then seemed to blame the police for her son's death. Jeff Amy reported for the Associated Press:
The latest crime stats.
Here are the latest Jackson crime stats for the week ending May 3, 2015. Check out the reports for Precinct 4. House burglaries are down 43%. Broderick, Frankie, and some of their friends are still in jail. Has nothing to do with the decrease, of course.
Monday, May 11, 2015
Update on the Hattiesburg murder investigation.
Can Jackson third-graders read?
The results of the third-grade "reading gate" exams for the Jackson metro area public schools produced a predictable mix of results. However, they give further insight into the poor performance at JPS elementary schools. The test is used to assess a child's ability to read. Proponents of the test argue that a child will fall further behind in school if he is unable to read by the end of the third grade.
First degree murder, child molesting, it's all the same to Judge Green. Just ignore the law.
Senior Circuit Judge Tomie Green ignored the law yet again and suspended all but twenty years on a life sentence for a convicted killer. A Hinds County jury convicted Hamin Shaheed of first degree murder in April. However, Judge Green sentenced him to serve life in prison but then suspended all but twenty years of the sentence.
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Remembering Officer Liquori Tate
The family of slain Hattiesburg police officer Liquori Tate spoke to WLBT/Fox 40 in this interview today:
Mayor Dupree holds press conference on killing of police officers.
Note: See Ryan Moore's Twitter feed for continuous coverage. @ryanmoorems
Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny Dupree just held a conference on the killing of two Hattiesburg police officers last night. The video is posted below. He said the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation. He said female suspect Joannie Callaway was the driver. Police charged her with two counts of capital murder. The police charged Marvin Banks with two counts of capital murder, one count of felon in possession of a firearm, and one county of grand theft auto. Curtis Banks was charged with two counts of accessory after the fact of capital murder. Marvin and Curtis Banks are both convicted felons (drug offenses). All suspects are in custody at three separate undisclosed locations.
__________ of the day.
One malcontent decided to celebrate what took place in Hattiesburg last night on Facebook:
Crack dealers???
Update : Marvin Banks is in custody. 1:15 AM. They were convicted felons. Convicted felon with a firearm would mean going back to jail on a felony conviction.
Saturday, May 9, 2015
More than half of third-grade students at some schools fail the reading proficiency exam.
The Mississippi Department of Education released the passing rates for the third-grade reading exams. The press release is posted below. However, JJ reviewed the scores and also posted below the schools who saw more than 40% of their students fail the exam. More than half of the students at three schools did not achieve a third-grade reading level on the test. What was interesting was that some schools who had the worst results were rated "B" or "C" by the Mississippi Department of Education. JJ will review the scores for the local school districts tomorrow.
Sales Tax Commission approves plan.
Bored? Have nothing at all to do today? Here is the video of Wednesday's meeting of the sales tax commission. It grew pretty raucous at times as the Mayor and Commissioner Pete Perry squared off during the meeting. The commission in the end voted for an infrastructure master plan with only one opposing vote- that of Mr. Perry's.
Friday, May 8, 2015
McRae raises over $250,000
The David McRae for Treasurer campaign issued the following press release:
Rankin couple's crime spree ends in Louisiana
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following press release:
Gates & Buffet on education
Bill Gates and Warren Buffet discuss the state of education in America last Monday in this CNBC video
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Business owner needs relief, not help, from the government.
A Baltimore business owner says he doesn't need government help to hire people but rather government relief. Barcoding, Inc. owner Jay Steinmetz opined in the Wall Street Journal last week that government regulations, government fees and penalties for the trivial, and failing conditions in Baltimore made it harder for him to thrive in a city that desperately needs jobs. Keep Jackson in mind and compare it to the burbs as you read this column. Mr. Stienmetz wrote:
Stephens egg business used JA students and employees in online promotions.
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Chicago schools would have to double property taxes to meet pension obligations.
This video is an interesting discussion about Chicago's finances between Rick Santelli and financial blogger "Mish" Shedlock.
Moak: The Dems will rise again
State Representative Bobby Moak (D-Two Sisters) sent out this call for help yesterday:
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
MDMH reports: Oxford House recruiting from jails.
A State Senator charged that Oxford House is recruiting "clients" directly from jails and importing them into Mississippi neighborhoods. State Senator Will Longwitz sent a letter outlining his concerns about Oxford House and its relationship with the Mississippi Department of Mental Health on May 4. Some of the issues mentioned by the Senator are:
Sales Tax Commission to vote on final plan today.
The city of Jackson issued the following press release:
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Haley's son arrested in DC
WARNING: LINKS IN COMMENTS ARE NOT SAFE FOR WORK, KIDS, WIVES, OR OLE MISS FANS.
Haley Reeves Barbour was arrested in Washington, DC for allegedly defending his wife. WTOP reported:
Walker announces candidacy for Chancellor
Attorney James C. Walker issued the following press release:
Scrumming for DA
Hinds County District Attorney candidates Robert Schuler Smith (Champ) and Stanley Alexander (Contenda) bowed up and squared off last Friday night on WMPR. The Honorable Malcolm Johnson and Crystal Martin, Esq. moderated the debate. Here is the recording of the debate.
Dems slam Christie & Bryant
The Mississippi Democratic Party issued the following press release:
Monday, May 4, 2015
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Convicted!
Remember this little tough guy?
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Madison BOS meeting.
Looks like it might get interesting today. Sarah Fowler (Clarion-Ledger) and Malary Pullen (WJTV) are tweetin' away from the meeting.@folwersarah and @mpullen_wjtv
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Madison's Sissy Lynn is parent of the year.
The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following press release:
The Queen and The Beancounter trade licks
State Auditor Stacey Pickering and Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins-Butler went at it last week on WJTV:
Sunday, May 3, 2015
WSJ: Baltimore's failure typical of "blue-city" governing
The Wall Street Journal didn't pull any punches but instead laid Baltimore's failure at the feet of progressives who have run the city for decades in an editorial published last week:
You’re not supposed to say this in polite company, but what went up in flames in Baltimore Monday night was not merely a senior center, small businesses and police cars. Burning down was also the blue-city model of urban governance.
Nothing excuses the violence of rampaging students or the failure of city officials to stop it before Maryland’s Governor called in the National Guard. But as order starts to return to the streets, and the usual political suspects lament the lack of economic prospects for the young men who rioted, let’s not forget who has run Baltimore and Maryland for nearly all of the last 40 years.
Encore presentation.
Didn't have a chance to watch the video of Clinton Mayor Phil Fisher and District Attorney Robert Schuler Smith facing off at Clinton City Hall last week because it was during the work week? Here is the complete video. Enjoy.
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Earthquake?
Earthquake in Madison County? Supposedly a 3.2.
The U.S. Geological Survey website reported:
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Sunday update: still closed.
Friday, May 1, 2015
Today on WYAB
The Kingfish subbed for KIM Waaaaaaaaade on WYAB today. Clinton Mayor Phil Fisher appeared on both hours. The commercials recorded as dead spaces so just forward the recording by two or three minutes. The beginning of each one starts after 15-20 seconds.
When will Hinds County lock up Cedric Williams?
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Phil Fisher responds to District Attorney
Clinton Mayor Phil Fisher addressed the media after he and District Attorney Robert Schuler Smith had a heated argument a few minutes earlier in front of the same media.
