It's that time of year and you know what it means: It's time for my award-winning egg nog recipe:
Monday, November 30, 2015
Time to get drunk.
Judge sends sludge fight back to Rankin County
U.S. District Judge Dan Jordan, III remanded a lawsuit filed by the West Rankin Utility Authority against Jackson back to Rankin County Circuit Court today. West Rankin sued Jackson in April for the return of funds it paid to Jackson for treatment of its wastewater. West Rankin claimed Jackson misspent the funds after it audited how the funds were spent. Jackson tried to remove the lawsuit to federal court.
Skirmish over posting zoning apps online continues
The fight to put Jackson zoning applications online continues into another month. Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote is trying to pass an ordinance that will require the city to post all zoning requests online. However, the council delayed taking action as Mr. Foote was unable to attend and city officials wanted to water down his proposal.
MHP: Four fatalities during Thanksgiving period
The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued the following press release:
Sunday, November 29, 2015
JPD nabs one carjacker, seeks another
JPD issued the following press release:
Rick Cleveland rates the quarterbacks.
Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Southern Miss all boast 8-3 records heading into the last weekend of the regular season. Ole Miss and State are ranked. All are headed to bowls. USM plays for a division championship Saturday. There's a chance, albeit slight, Ole Miss will, as well.
This is quite a bit of football success for one small state. It's not unprecedented, but it is rather remarkable.
Smart football people often correctly say quarterbacks get too much credit for a team's success and too much blame for a team's failure. So let's put it this way: You can't blame Dak Prescott, Chad Kelly or Nick Mullens for much at all this season. They do deserve lots and lots of credit.
Bert Case update
Here are three days' worth of update on Berrrrrrrrt Case:
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Friday, November 27, 2015
Stupid crook of the day.
This is what happens when someone lives in the most corrupt state in America. You grow up seeing everyone on the take and just assume when you go out of state that everyone else is on the take as well. A Vicksburg drug dealer found out the old saying about "assume" is true as well. Our friend Carol Robinson reported in Al.com:
Questions for the PM
If the football games get boring today, watch a session between the PM and the House of Commons as such sessions are rarely boring. Too bad we can't use this format here in our Congress or state legislature.
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Happy Thanksgiving.
Enjoy your turkey day and bringing misery to those poor souls forced to work retail tonight. Here is a memory from the distant past preserved on Youtube. Nothing holiday about it, its just rather cool.
Kim Wade gets fired up.
Kiiiiiiim Wade discusses his visit to Reimagine Prep on November 13. He goes into the usual Friday afternoon Jackson Gun & Knife Club rap but then moves on the McDowell Road charter school at 10:50. The opponents of charter schools have had their run in the media for the last few years. Now it is time to present the real story.
Smokin' in the boyz room
Our man Undra Harper, star of Hinds County's Catch & Release program, posted these photos on his Facebook page:
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Neighbors take Costco fight to court
A group of Ridgeland residents filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn zoning changes granted to developers Andrew Mattiace, Buster Bailey, and Jim Barksdale for the Costco development. The lawsuit is posted below. It was filed in Madison County Circuit Court.
Dilbert explains Trump
Dilbert creator Scott Adams provided a very interesting analysis of Donald Trump the Presidential candidate in this video.
Accused killer's family speaks out.
The family of accused killer Zebulum James protested last weekend. WLBT reported
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Ewwwwwwwwwww!!!!!
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued the following press release:
30 years for 2 DUI deaths
Attorney General Jim Hood issued the following press release:
Vote today!!!
Voters in Rankin and Madison counties have a choice between Steve Ratcliff and Marty Miller for Circuit Court judge. If you want to learn more about each candidate, click on their ads on the right side of the page. The circuit judge handles all criminal cases so this election might be important. You have a no-good shyster and a real American running for this job so choose wisely. ;-)
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Waaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!! All Hinds District 4 losers challenge results
The losers for Supervisor, Justice Court Judge, and Constable all filed election challenges this morning in Hinds County Circuit Court. Robert Graham just won't stop trying to get that third vote.
Gulfside Partnership Casino/Island View sues Kingfish
Gulfside Casino Partnership petitioned Chancellor Dewayne Thomas in September to seal records that were part of its application for a Mississippi Tourism Sales Tax rebate. Gulfside sued MDA and the Kingfish (oui, c'est moi) on September 10 after this website asked for copies of all rebate applications submitted to MDA. Judge Thomas granted the protective order on September 11.
Monday, November 23, 2015
Animosity raps about his hood
This is the most recent video by Animosity aka Antonio Harris. He was a suspect in the Fred's Dollar Store robbery but is no longer wanted by JPD.
Terry Mayor pleads guilty to embezzlement
State Auditor Stacey Pickering issued the following press release:
Karl Banks sues Madison County Election Commission
Madison County District 4 Supervisor Karl Banks sued the Madison County Election Commission and David Bishop today in Madison County Circuit Court. Mr. Banks lost the recent election to Mr. Bishop by two votes. Mr. Banks claims the Commission didn't open four sealed paper affidavit ballots and improperly excluded 27 affidavit ballots as well. The complaint is posted below.
Rick Cleveland: USM turns it around.
When assessing the turnaround of Southern Miss football this season, you'd first like to find a similar situation with which to compare it. Who else has gone from so bad to this good this quickly?
No similar case study comes immediately to mind, certainly not in USM history, because USM had never been that bad.
United Healthcare losing money on Obamacare.
United Healthcare is preparing to throw in the towel on the Affordable Care Act as it is hemorrhaging money on the exchanges. $700 million in the red is not exactly chump change, even in the Fortune 500. The Wall Street Journal reported Friday:
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Police punch man at LSU-Ole Miss game (Updated)
Updated with witness statement posted below.
A security officer punched an Ole Miss fan in the face at Vaught-Hemingway stadium yesterday during the LSU-Ole Miss game. Holly Barnes, the wife of the victim, posted this message and video on Facebook:
Dear George: Bye-bye
George Lucas whines that Disney cut him out the production of the new Star Wars movie and that it doesn't resemble his um, vision. Gamespot reported:
Saturday, November 21, 2015
One last time
Tomorrow is Jeff Gordon's last race. He is hanging it up for good although I wish he would give Indy car a try for one year. Here is what I consider to be one if his most entertaining races although he lost by a few inches at the end.Start at 45:00. Six laps to go is some of the best racing you will ever see.
Blast from the past
Who can forget this classic meltdown after the Ole Miss loss to LSU last year?
Bringing a knife to a......
Neal Cavuto embarrasses a college student who wants free college, cancellation of all student debt, and a $15/hour minimum wage by asking her one simple question.
Friday, November 20, 2015
Her name was Kristy Mitchell.
Update: Gofundme account set up for Mrs. Mitchell's funeral.
Missouri native Kristy Mitchell was murdered in the parking lot of Logan's on County Line Road last night. The suspect allegedly murdered another woman, and went on a shooting spree that started in Jackson and ended in Ridgeland. Few people here probably knew Mrs. Mitchell. She was a wife, a mother, and a grandmother. Her Facebook profile shows she loved her bassett hound and wasn't afraid to take the ice bucket challenge with her grandchildren last year. She was proud of her son who serves in the Army. Her Facebook posts are poignant when one realizes it is her last day in this world. She is not another statistic but a victim who came to Jackson.
Coast blogger beats defamation lawsuit, returns fire.
Our friends over at Slabbed.org issued this press release and also sued some pals of Aaron Broussard. Broussard of Katrina and Louisiana corruption fame. The lawsuit is posted below as well.
Howard has had it.
Howard Ballou spoke out against the recent crime wave in Jackson on Facebook yesterday. It is posted here with his permission.
WSJ: Health insurance costs going up
Health insurance premiums and deductibles are going up next year. The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday:
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Shooting spree suspect arrested
Update: Ridgeland PD told JJ that Zebulum James is a suspect in the Logan's murder. He has no prior felony arrests.
JPD issued the following press release:
Deadline? What deadline? MDA don't need no deadlines for Costco.
The war over all things Costco continues as the Clarion-Ledger and Andrew Mattiace slug it out in the courtroom. The issue is pretty simple. Mr. Mattiace and his fellow developers want nearly $30 million in tourism sales tax rebates from the Mississippi Development Authority while the newspaper and this website think you have a right to know how your money is spent. If Mr. Mattiace wants to get his hands on the sales tax money, perhaps its times to dissect the tourism sales tax rebate program and see what exactly is in the MDA woodpile.
DUI killer of Belhaven student gets 25 years.
Rankin-Madison District Attorney Michael Guest issued the following press release:
The Fall of the Tribe of Hotty Toddy
And there arose to the north of Eden a tribe called the Hotty-Toddys, who were also called metros. And the Hotty-Toddys were very displeasing; they didst place centerpieces on their banquet tables, and didst exalt themselves much. And they didst glorify the southern kingdom of the past.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Idiot of the day
The Justice Department issued the following press release:
Break time.
WARNING: THIS POST IS NOT SAFE FOR WORK, FAMILY, OR YALIES!!!
Time to take a break from news, elections, crime, and hell, everything else. Meet Emily Ratajkowski.
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Dems: Speaker shows sexism
Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman Rickey Cole issued the following statement in response to Speaker of the House Phillip Gunn's remarks about female legislators*:
Bert's pipes still warming up
Here is the latest update on Berrrrrrrrrt Case.
SANDERS SPEAKS!!!
Local community activist and humanitarian Enoch Sanders addressed the Jackson City Council last night about water bills in a rather um, memorable fashion.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Health club update: Fitness Lady closing & JJ reviews the UMMC purchase of Courthouse.
Yet another health club in the Jackson area is closing down. Fitness Lady will shut its doors on Thanksgiving and become part of Holmes Community College. Fitness Lady will join the Courthouse Racquet Club and The Club in selling to non-profit or government agencies and thus going off of the tax rolls.
JJ obtained a copy of the purchase agreement for the sale of the Courthouse to UMMC through a public records request. However, the term "sale" must be loosely used because much of the transaction appears to be a donation. The contract is posted below. Some observations of the transaction are:
JRA can't sell hotel bonds
The Mississippi Business Journal reported that the Jackson Redevelopment Authority could not sell the bonds that would fund the Westin Hotel project:
Latest crime stats
Here are the crime stats for Jackson for the week ending November 1, 2015. Property crimes are down substantially across the city on a year to date basis while violent crimes are more of a mixed bag:
Monday, November 16, 2015
Down goes Rousey!!!
The entire video of the Holm-Rousey bout is hard to find online but here is a Mexican broadcast of the fight. Don't know how long it will stay up so enjoy it will it lasts.
Former clerk created phony child to receive benefits
State Auditor Stacey Pickering issued the following press release:
REUNITED!!!
UPDATE: Owners saw this post, made contact, and dog is now home safe and sound. Probably getting spoiled rotten right now.
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Police euthanize five dogs in Gay Street attack
Correction: The story posted below has been corrected. The original post stated the home and dog owner was Hubbard Saunders of Douglas Street. The actual owner was Perry Richardson and the attack was on Gay Street. Mr. Saunders' name was posted after talking to JPD. However, JJ later learned the information was wrong. Mr. Saunders is not connected to this story at all. JJ apologizes to Mr. Saunders. Mistakes will be made but this website has no problem owning up to them. Comments with his name will be removed.
JPD euthanized five pit bulls and pit bull mixed-breed dogs after they attacked a homeowner and his friend late on October 1. JPD said the attack took place on Gay Street in Northeast Jackson. The homeowner was Perry Richardson. Police sources say the man was chewed up so badly that he resembled a homicide victim. The dogs then turned on the owner when he tried to restrain them. Police were called to the residence. One police officer said the dogs "were killing machines. They were not dogs." JPD seized the dogs and later put them down. This was the second attack by the dogs in six months. A neighbor stated in an email sent to JJ:
Back on the street
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Moving on up
Clarion-Ledger reporter Clay Chandler will be leaving the newspaper for a job down the street. The hard-working scribe will assume the new position of Communications Director for Governor Phil Bryant. He has a reputation as a solid business reporter. We wish him well in his new endeavor.
Update at 9:06: The Governor's office just issued this press release:
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Federal lawsuit claims Noxubee County has more voters than residents.
A lawsuit filed on November 12 in U.S. District Court claims Noxubee County has more registered voters than actual residents of voting age. The American Civil Rights Union filed the lawsuit against the Noxubee County Election Commission. It is a public interest group in Washington, DC. It claims that there were 9,217 registered voters in March 2015 despite having a voting age population of 8,245 according to the U.S. Census (See page 4 in the complaint posted below.). The plaintiff claims number of registered voters grew to 9,444 in September. Attorney Henry Ross in Eupora represents the plaintiffs. The ACRU asks the court to order the county to purge and maintain accurate voter rolls.
Update from the State Medical Board
The Medical Board of Licensure held its bi-monthly meeting Thursday in Jackson. The board held several hearings for doctors seeking to regain their medical licenses. The board literally flew through the agenda until it reached the section for the hearings. The hearing for Dr. Michael White of Columbus grew very contentious as Dr. White attempted to regain his license.
Sludge permits go into the Pennsylvania sewer.
Environmental groups stopped Synagro Technologies from using sewage sludge as "fertilizer" in Pennsylvania farms. The state oddly enough granted the permits to Synagro for this particular use of the sludge but then refused to dismissed the lawsuits. Law360 reported:
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Saturday night slapdown
JJ was going to post this video last night but the terrorist attacks in Paris derailed that plan. Here is a disagreeable disagreement between two young ladies that was posted on Facebook a few days ago.
It's all about them.
Check out these tweets whining that the terrorists attacks in Paris pushed all things Missouri off of the front pages.
Ridgeland PD arrests prostitutes
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued the following press release:
Friday, November 13, 2015
(UPDATE: FOUND) New info on missing Rankin teen
Update on 11/14/15: Sheriff Bailey just issued this statement.
Missing Rankin County teen Kaelyn Grace Conerly has been located. At approximately 3:30pm
the Rankin County Sheriffs Office developed information that the
missing teen was in Smith County. Smith County Sheriff Charlie Crumpton
had deputies stop the vehicle the missing teen was supposed to be in and
they did locate her inside the vehicle. Rankin County deputies are on
the way to Smith County to pick her up. She is in good health. This
investigation continues.
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement and picture:
Missing girl alert
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following press release:
Drama queen of the day
LSU student and Reveille* columnist Clarke Perkins freaked out on Twitter yesterday as she mistook a guy wire hanging over a branch for a noose. Yup. You can't make this up. She tweeted yesterday morning:
Courtroom clowns
There was a rumble in Hinds County Chancellor Dewayne Thomas's courtroom Tuesday. The lawyers participating in the Farish Street litigation required the "intervention" of the bailiffs after a heated argument quickly devolved into a screaming match. One attorney accused other attorneys of not communicating settlement offers to the client. That allegation lit the fuse. The Chancellor held them all in contempt and fined each lawyer $200.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Group says it's prepared to invest $100 million in Farish Street project.
Leroy Smith issued a press release about his interest in Farish Street:
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"Tyin' yo family up"
Meet the faces of the enemy. Animosity & crew brag about thuggin' and robbin' people in this 2015 video. Animosity is Antonion "Animosity" Harris. See 1:49
Karl Banks loses by two votes.
The Madison County Election Commission certified the results for the District 4 Supervisor race. The Clarion-Ledger's Sarah Fowler is tweeting away from the courthouse in Canton. Follow her at @fowlersarah as she is providing pretty good coverage on Karl Banks's loss. Don't worry, there will probably be a ballot examination and a court challenge.
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Sinkhole?
Some incredible drone footage of the IHOP sinkhole in Meridian appeared on Youtube.
Grading the restaurants
Here are the "C" ratings for Jackson metro area restaurants issued since July 30. The Mississippi Department of Health inspects and grades each restaurant. The department inspects the restaurant again within ten days after the "C" is issued. The restaurant listed below all passed their follow-up inspections unless otherwise noted.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Farish Street Saga: Did Solomon appear?
The Farish Street fracas in Hinds County Chancery Court may be over as the parties reached a settlement that was approved by Chancellor Dewayne Thomas. JRA and Watkins Development agreed to turn over the whole deal to LCS Land Development. JRA The company is owned by Leroy Smith of Colorado.
Banks claims 29 ballots omitted; challenges certification.
Madison County District 4 Supervisor Karl Banks challenged the certification of the District 4 supervisor election as he claimed 29 affidavit ballots were omitted from the results. He sent this letter to the Madison County Election Commission.
Was the Viking sale another Mississippi hustle?
The Courthouse News reported that Viking Range and its parent company Middleby Marshall, Inc. are suing former CEO Fred Carl, Jr. and other former Viking officers for fraud in Delaware Superior Court. The plaintiffs seek $100 million in damages. The Courthouse News reported:
Rick Cleveland: The Monsoon Open
When Mississippi's PGA Tour stop began so humbly 48 years ago, organizers called it the Magnolia State Classic.
With nearly half a century of history, it now seems perfectly clear a more appropriate name was available: The Monsoon Open.
Medicaid expansion snapshot
Medicaid enrollments shot up 34% for the 28 states that expanded Medicaid. JJ reviewed enrollments posted on the Kaiser Family Foundation's website. The growth occurred between the passage of the Affordable Care Act and August 2015. The 19 states that did not expand the Medicaid program under the ACA saw their enrollments rise only 8%.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
We found us some votes!!!!!
Hotdiggitydamn!!! We found us 9 affidavit ballots in the House race between Bo Eaton and Mark Tullos. We now got us a tied-up ball game. Got to love Mississippi elections.
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Professor Click on full display
Another video has popped up showing Missour Associate Professor Melissa Click at her very best. This video shows much more than previously shown in another video. Start at 7:00.
We own strike!!!
McDonald's workers protested for a higher minimum wage at Jackson City Hall today:
MBI: Man who died in Jackson jail OD'd.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued the following press release:
Grudge match continues down in Natchez
State Senator Melanie Sojourner and the State Senator she beat four years ago, Bob Dearing, are locked in their own death struggle at the courthouse. The vote-counting has been real tight and no one yet knows who will win the race. Things got interesting yesterday as the Butler Snow dons, oops, I meant lawyers showed up yesterday to represent Mr. Dearing at the courthouse. Keith Plunkett reported on his MississippiPep blog:
Social justice bullies
Protests at the University of Missouri took over the headlines yesterday as the President and Chancellor resigned. However, check out this video on how the protesters attacked the media.
Two steps forward, one step back
Here is the latest update on Berrrrrrt Case.
Did the Jackson City Council admit that Denali offered a lower price?
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood refused to issue an opinion to the Jackson City Council on whether Jackson followed the law in issuing a sludge removal contract. What is interesting is that the City Council's request apparently states that the partnership of Denali/Socrates Garrett offered a lower bid. The opinion request states:
Monday, November 9, 2015
Riots in Jackson Saturday morning?
The Urban Mission Alliance is stating in a video that it will march on JPD on November 14 at 1:30 AM. They portray themselves as a rather violent group. See for yourself in this video promoting the march.
And then there were two
JJ has confirmed that David Bishop beat incumbent Karl Banks in the Madison County District 4 Supervisor race by two, yes TWO votes. That is the official results. All number previously discussed in the media were unofficial tabulations and votes.
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Wife & girlfriend of Precious Martin settle
Brandi Barnett and Crystal Martin settled their catfight in federal court last week. Ms. Barnett was the girlfriend of deceased attorney Precious Martin. He was killed in an ATV accident in May 2014 in Ridgeland. Mr. Martin had purchased a $500,000 life insurance policy and stated Ms. Barnett was to be the beneficiary. Mrs. Martin sued the insurance company in U.S. District Court for the insurance policy proceeds. Ms. Barnett sued State Farm and Mrs. Martin. Mrs. Martin then sued Ms. Barnett for alienation of affection. The case went downhill from there. Court documents state the case settled last week:
Itta Bena city clerk arrested for embezzlement.
State Auditor Stacey Pickering issued the following statement:
Bentonia bandit gets life in Flora robbery
Madison-Rankin District Attorney issued the following press release:
Remembering our loved ones
Tress Temple Gardner died yesterday. She was the daughter of the deceased Carolyn Temple. She was 40 years old. Please keep that family in your thoughts and prayers. There are two boys who lost their mother and grandmother during 2015. A close friend of Mrs. Gardner's posted this note on Facebook about her dear friend last night and gave JJ permission to post it here.
Council rejects biosolids removal contract. Mayor: Council "obstructionist"
Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber blasted the city council at a press conference last week after the city council rejected a contract to remove biosolids. The city faces a December 1, 2017 deadline under an EPA consent decree. The city council rejected a contract with Denali and Garrett Enterprises after a heated debate between the Mayor and council members.
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Idiot of the day.
Meet Heather Dexter, an anti-vaxxer in Mee-chigan. Read her account of how she took her three kids through nearly six months of hell when they caught whooping cough. It is hard to describe her idiocy as she thought giving her kids enemas would cure the disease. She seemed to think the children were doing better as they got worse. You can't make this up. Keep in mind the woman is serious as she wrote this ode to child abuse.
Saturday, November 7, 2015
"When you get up there, save me a spot."
Must remember to use a Cuisinart instead of dicing onions manually.
Meet Animosity and his crew.
Update: Antonio Harris was cleared by JPD and is no longer a suspect.
One suspect in the Fred's Dollar Store robbery on Parkway Drive (by Old Colonial Heights Baptist Church) is rapper Antonio "Animosity" Harrs. This little homie is a rapper who posts his crap on Youtube. Here is one such video. He and his crew are literally spelling everything out what they are going to do in the lyrics. The suspect in the Dollar General (McDowell Road) robbery, Marcus "Troublemane" Lawson acts out in the video as well. These aren't little wannabe thugs. They are thugs. They also want you to know it. See for yourself.
Friday, November 6, 2015
JPD seeking suspects in Fred's, Dollar General, & Little Caesar's robberies.
JPD issued the following press releases on several robberies.
Death at Oxford House. (Updated)
Update: The deceased was John Winfield. Law enforcement sources said he was dead for two days before the police were called. A housemate called police upon discovery of his body. He was a military veteran and suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. He posted comments on this website several times under his own name.
Original post on 11/5/15 at 1:53 PM: An ambulance and two JPD cruisers appeared at the Oxford House on2230 East Northside Drive today. JPD told JJ that a resident died of natural causes. No other information is available at this time. Pictures are posted below. The black SUV belongs to the Coroner. Landlord Anna Fiser Stephens and her father were seen in the yard while police investigated the scene.
The wheels of Cindy
It appears other state officials have used campaign donations to purchase vehicles. Mississippi Department of Agriculture Commissioner Cindy Hyde-Smith's campaign apparently purchased a Dodge Charger in 2014.
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Thursday, November 5, 2015
GOP really takes over the House
Mississippi Republicans will enjoy a super-majority in the House of Representatives. Speaker of the House Phillip Gunn issued the following press release:
Yum!!!
IF you are going to Mistletoe Marketplace this week, check out Somebody's Mother's booth. The booth was a pleasant surprise as it offered a variety of dessert sauces. The caramel was divine, the mocha stirs the taste buds, and the white chocolate is simply decadent. Not a bad substitute at all for pound cake batter. Its Wikipedia page states "Each lid of a jar of Somebody's Mother's Chocolate Sauce displays quotes about mothers or a quote from a famous mother." Stop by and sample their dessert sauces if you visit the Trademart this week.
Dr. Laura Beauchamps samples the wares
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MDE releases PARCC results.
The Mississippi Department of Education released the PARCC results for English II and Algebra scores this morning. The scores are posted below. MDE issued the following statement earlier this week:
They are still looking for votes in Madison County. UPDATE: BANKS LOSES BY 1 VOTE.
UPDATE: Ms. Fowler just tweeted "BREAKING: David Bishop appears to have won Madison County Supervisor District 4 by ONE VOTE"
Update: Ms. Fowler is now streaming through periscope on her phone.
Follow the Clarion-Ledger's Sarah Fowler on Twitter to keep up with the scavenger hunt in Madison County as several candidates look for more votes. Her Twitter handle is @fowlersarah. Here are some updates from this morning:
Rick Cleveland tells a tale of two Smylies
This is the tale of two guys named Smylie, one a 23-year-old PGA Tour rookie sensation who shot 61 in the final round of a recent Las Vegas golf tournament to win fame, fortune ($1.15 million) and a spot in The Masters next April.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Madison Update: WE FOUND US A BAG OF VOTES!!!!
The Clarion-Ledger's Sarah Fowler tweeted these reports from the courthouse in Canton over the last couple of hours:
Ridgeland robbery
Ridgeland PD is seeking a suspect in a robbery. RPD stated:
Ho' in every home: The sequel.
Yabadabadoo!!! Here is the Kim Wade show from last Friday. You can hear him discuss having a ho in every home and other moments of greatness. That hour was one for the books. Enjoy.
UMMC responds to hospital safety rating
*Earlier post with copy of report and ratings.
Dr. Louann Woodward, Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine
at UMMC, sent out the following email to UMMC staff in response to the Leapfrog report that gave the medical center an "F" for hospital and patient safety.*
Nancy unhinged
This is some of the crap that was put out by Nancy Loome and her Parents Campaign on Initiative 42 in their talking points "factsheets":
Airport legal fees fall
Lawyers representing the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority submitted invoices in September and October that were lower than they have been since they were retained. However, the combined billings for both months were $87,749 (an average of $43,874). The Walker Group and the May Firm current represent JMAA.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Tate: Mississippians reject outside pressure on Initiative 42.
Leftenant Governor Tate Reeves JUST issued the following press release:
Election night thread. I42 going down? Banks lost???
Update: Karl Banks is down by 18 votes.... and there are supposedly well over 150 ballots to count. This will be fun to watch.
We will live-blog away here starting around 7:45 or so. Feel free to go ahead and comment about elections on this post.
Graham at it again: tries to bring back Reddix.
Hinds County District 1 Supervisor Robert Graham protested the use of a new company that provides medical services to Hinds County inmates at the October 5 of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Graham tried to use the "minority participation" tactic to bring Carl Reddix back into the Hinds County detention centers.
Hinds Sheriff's thread.
The only competitive race in Hinds County, hell, in Hinds, Rankin, or Madison counties is the Sheriff's race. Victor Mason, Les Tannehill, and Charlotte whatshername are all running for the office today. Feel free to comment away on this thread. No name-calling and no slander.
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MDE releasing PARC scores Thursday
The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following press release.
Monday, November 2, 2015
Rez ramps reopen
The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District issued the following statement:
Jackson's Zoning Administrator does not want to post zoning requests online.
A recent discussion at the Jackson City Council shows why bureaucrats are universally disliked. Ward 1 Councilman Ashby Foote wants zoning applications posted online after they are submitted to the city. The city council members seemed inclined to go along with his idea last week at a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Committee. However, Zoning Administrator Esther Ainsworth tried to stop the council from doing so as she made it quite clear she wants to keep forcing people to file public records requests and pay whatever fees she decides to charge.
CL "retires" two photographers
The Clarion-Ledger announced the hiring of Sports and Digital editors. However, there was one little fact left out of this announcement:
Report flunks UMMC on patient safety.
The healthcare watchdog organization Leapfrog Group gave UMMC an "F" rating on hospital safety. Leapfrog states on its website that factors such as infection rates, mistakes, errors, and accidents determine the score. Leapfrog provided the following ratings to local hospitals:
Byram PD seeks suspect
The Byram Police Department asked for your help in finding this suspect:
Bert Case update
The lungs are doing better but Berrrrrrrrt Case is still recovering. Here are the last two updates.
Rick Cleveland: Dak should get more attention
Nearly two months into another intriguing Mississippi college football season, here's where the Magnolia State teams stand:
Sunday, November 1, 2015
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