Jackson Jambalaya

History tells us when those who yield to their shadow selves choose leaders of their ilk, calamity, often war, follows.

Click Here to Read More..

Hinds County Circuit Judge Jeff Weill testified in the trial of Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith today.  He was called as a witness by Mr. Smith.  Oddly enough, Smith's attorney, Jim Waide, classified him as a hostile witness during his testimony.  The complete video of Judge Weill's testimony is posted below.  You can read JJ's written coverage of his testimony on the Twitter feed.

Click Here to Read More..

A woman goes nuts when she sees some Trump yard signs in September in this Liveleak video.  A police officer tries to reason with her but she is having none of it and proceeds to go even  more nuts. She doesn't get arrested but does deliver some entertainment.  

Click Here to Read More..

The Mississippi State Department of Health issued the following statement:

Click Here to Read More..

The Ridgeland Police Department issued the following video and statement:

Click Here to Read More..

Click Here to Read More..

A Florida finance company sued Christopher Butler, Mega Mattress, and Jay Samander  in U.S. District Court in August for allegedly defrauding the company.  The Attorney General is currently prosecuting Butler in Hinds County for fraud charges related to the same allegedly fraudulent transactions.  The lawsuit claims the defendants defrauded the lender of over $400,000.  Mega Mattress is owned by Elias Dabit. 

Click Here to Read More..

Congress might bail out the Kemper plant. The Wall Street Journal reported recently:

Click Here to Read More..

The owner of Skybox Daquiri Bar & Bistro in Ridgewood Court has ruffled a few feathers on social media recently.  Ray Kersh posted a twelve-minute video on Facebook that showed him pointing a gun at the camera, bragging about donations, and defending his establishment against those who trash it on social media. Needless to say, the video has garnered a considerable amount of attention. 

Click Here to Read More..

Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following press release and mug shots:

Click Here to Read More..

It appears law enforcement in Jackson will be dragged through the mud yet again.  The former Hinds County Chief Deputy sued Sheriff Victor Mason for sex discrimination, race discrimination, and sexual harassment yesterday in U.S. District Court.  The complaint contains quite a few lurid allegations as former Chief Deputy Cheryl Matory accused Sheriff Mason of channeling his inner Bill Clinton by trying to use her to arrange sexual encounters with another employee.  The complaint is posted below.  Ms. Matory is represented by attorney Lisa Ross.

Click Here to Read More..

JPD issued the following statements and picture on Twitter:

Click Here to Read More..

Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith repeatedly refers to the Harvey Williams v. State of Mississippi (2014) case as he battles Attorney General Jim Hood.   Mr. Smith claims the case prevents the Attorney General from prosecuting a case in Hinds County without the consent of the District Attorney and waves it as a flaming sword whenever the subject of Christopher Butler arises.  However, what exactly is the holding of Williams? JJ decided to present the case and let the good readers decide for themselves.

Click Here to Read More..

Click Here to Read More..

The city of Jackson issued the following press release:

Click Here to Read More..

Uncle Toms, N*****s, drugs, $100,000, and witness protection screens. Gang-banger's trial? Nope.  These features were the order of the day yesterday in the trial of Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith.  The D.A. is fighting a three-count indictment that accuses him of illegally helping criminal defendants.  Yesterday saw the testimony of Mr. Smith's attorney, Jim Waide, Christopher Butler's girlfriend, two MBN agents, and Assistant Attorney General Patrick Beasley.

The Clarion-Ledger's Anna Wolfe and Jackson Free Press's Timothy Summers have provided the bulk of the coverage since the first day and yesterday was no exception.  Their live tweets from the courtroom report the courtroom events as they happen.  Ms. Wolfe reported this morning:

Click Here to Read More..

So, is this Alabama football team the best in college football history?

Seems a perfectly reasonable question at this point. Nate Silver's FiveThirtyEight statistics-based website, says this year's version of Nick Saban's Crimson Tide machine has become the best college football team ever, narrowly surpassing the 1995 Nebraska Cornhuskers. As with all else it does, the website uses a thorough statistical analysis to come to that conclusion.

Click Here to Read More..

Chris Epps did not get a Get Out of Jail Free card. U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate refused to release the former MDOC Commissioner from jail Friday.  Judge Wingate revoked his bond in November after Epps was arrested for breaking into his former home and removing some light fixtures.  Judge Wingate decreed:

Click Here to Read More..

Farewell to Richard Adams. He passed away today at the age of 96.

Click Here to Read More..

The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued the following press release:

Click Here to Read More..

The trial of Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith resumes today.  Below is a summary of what took place last week. Judge for yourself who is ahead right now.  Read Anna Wolfe's live tweets from the courtroom today as well.

Click Here to Read More..

Cardcow.com has a bunch of vintage Jackson postcards for sale on its website. Some of the postcards that show some of Jackson's past are posted below.  Enjoy.

Click Here to Read More..

Thug tries to rob bank in Brazil.  See how it went down.

Click Here to Read More..

Off from work today and looking for something different to watch? JJ stumbled across this little gem on Youtube.  There is a channel dedicated to telling the story of The Great War but in a slightly different fashion.  Indy Neidell provides a weekly video that covers the Great War as it unfolded that each week.  Lectures, newspaper articles, videos, and photographs are used to give viewers a similar experience to what you would see if you lived one hundred years ago.  This is a highly enjoyable way of learning history. Perfect for that brand new Ipad or smart tv you got for Christmas.

Click Here to Read More..

Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following press release:

Click Here to Read More..

Start at 4:00.

Click Here to Read More..

It's a Wonderful Life was a catharsis of sorts for Jimmy Stewart.  People forget that he was a bomber pilot in World War II and rose to the rank of Brigadier General.  Needless to say, he'd seen his share of hell when he returned home.  Author Robert Matzen told the story of how the Christmas classic brought the recovering combat veteran back to life in the Wall Street Journal yesterday.  Mr. Matzen wrote:

Click Here to Read More..

Click Here to Read More..

This sign is on High Street today:

Click Here to Read More..

What the hell is going on in Canton?  There is a ruckus among us as our favorite engineer, the Madison County Journal, Barbara Blackmon and some other Canton dignitaries go at it.  The Journal reported yesterday:

Click Here to Read More..

U.S. Attorney Greg Davis issued the following statement:

Click Here to Read More..

Merry Christmas state employees. The budget proposed by Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, House Speaker Philip Gunn, and their budget committee colleagues targets you. If you get to keep your job, they want you to work harder and do more for no more pay. The budget is bad for your retirement (PERS) too. Oh, but you will get a tiny tax cut.

Click Here to Read More..

The Madison Police Department issued the following statement and mug shot:

Click Here to Read More..

Someone decided to have some fun with Ole Miss on Youtube:

Click Here to Read More..

Give the good Doc some credit.  Mississippi Superintendent of Education Dr. Carey Wright walked into the lion's den and delivered a stern warning to the Board of Trustees for Jackson Public Schools Tuesday night.  Dr. Wright flat out told the crowded room that JPS faces the real possibility of a state takeover. A transcript of her speech is posted below.  JJ strongly urges readers to read her speech if they care at all about Jackson.  

An MDE audit released last summer found many schools were unsafe, lacked licensed teachers, graduated students that did not meet the requirements, and  teachers that did not control their classrooms.  JPS Superintendent Dr. Cedric Gray blew off the audit as he didn't even ask for a hearing to contest the audit.  The first corrective action plan submitted by JPS was a joke as MDE said it was "inadequate".  MDE is currently conducting a full audit of the entire district. Dr. Wright's remarks provide some of the preliminary findings for the current audit and frankly, JPS is in serious trouble.  Dr. Wright's said:

Click Here to Read More..

The Madison Police Department issued the following statements:

Click Here to Read More..

Click Here to Read More..

Update: Garcia served all but 100 days of his last prison sentence.  He would have been free to commit this crime last week regardless of whether he served his full sentence. 

Here is the Mississippi criminal record for one Joshua Garcia that was obtained from MDOC yesterday:

Click Here to Read More..

The Mississippi Highway Patrol kicked off its "Coast to the Capital" campaign in this press release:

Click Here to Read More..

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety issued the following press release:

Click Here to Read More..

Click Here to Read More..

The Clarion-Ledger's Anna Wolfe is live-tweeting from the Courtroom.  Follow her at this link.  She is also using the hashtag #DASmithTrial. 

Click Here to Read More..

Local Jackson favorite Fenian's Irish Pub was burglarized two nights ago.  The thief (or thieves) broke into the pub through the roof.  The safe was opened and money was stolen.  JJ attempted to contact owner Danny Cupit but a receptionist hung up the phone this correspondent tried to provide contact information for the local attorney. 

Click Here to Read More..

This old curmudgeon grew up in a time when there were the four major college football games: the Rose, the Sugar, the Cotton and the Orange Bowls. All were played on New Year's Day.

Click Here to Read More..

Our Natural Born Killers were caught in Junction City, Kansas just a few hours ago.  The Clarion-Ledger reported:

Click Here to Read More..

WREG reported:

Click Here to Read More..

Click Here to Read More..

Rudy Warnock issued the following press release:

Click Here to Read More..

WAPT is streaming live on Facebook. Watch here or you can watch the clips below.

Click Here to Read More..

Opening arguments begin today in State v. Robert Shuler Smith.  Smith was indicted for three counts of improperly helping a criminal defendant.  A flurry of motions and responses were filed over the weekend.  Smith tried to call Attorney General Jim Hood as a witness and also tried to obtain information form the Clarion-Ledger provided by its sources.  JJ posted the remaining filings below that are deemed to be relevant as well as some highlights. 

Click Here to Read More..

JPD issued the following statement and photos on Twitter regarding the triple murder at Bill's Coin store on Terry Road.

Click Here to Read More..

Click Here to Read More..

COUHGLIN & WILLIAMS, PLLC is pleased to announce that Kelly G. Williams is the first attorney in the state of Mississippi to be certified as a Child  Welfare Law Specialist by the National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC).

Kelly Williams, Esq.

This title of distinction requires an applicant to pass a rigorous certification exam. The NACC Certification Program is the only program approved and accredited by the American Bar Association to certify attorneys as Child Welfare Law Specialists. Millions of children are the subjects of judicial proceedings each year as victims of abuse and neglect; juvenile offenders; subjects of custody, visitation and adoption proceedings; and as participants in civil damages litigation. NACC recognizes that the adversarial system works best when all interested parties are competently represented and one the goals of the NACC is to improve the lives of children and families through competent representation to ensure that judicial proceedings produce justice. (naccchildlaw.org)

Kelly takes a creative unique approach to serving clients, recognizing the need for case specific strategies and has significant experience in all areas of child welfare law. Kelly’s mission is to provide client focused, high quality legal services with integrity, professionalism and respect for clients, the community and the judicial system. She takes a genuine interest in understanding client objectives in order to meet or exceed expectations. For her clients, she will work hard, provide superior legal services on a timely, effective and efficient basis, while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity. Please visit our website at www.coughlinwilliamslaw.com. Kelly may be reached at 601-982-1111 or kelly@coughlinwilliamslaw.com.

Click Here to Read More..

The Madison Police Department issued the following statement:

Click Here to Read More..

Yup.  The Hinds County District Attorney is trying to subpoena the prosecutor as a witness.  Hinds County D.A. Robert Shuler Smith subpoenaed Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood to testify at his criminal trial that begins today. The A.G. immediately filed a motion to quash the subpoena.

Click Here to Read More..

The Pentagon Papers comes to Hinds County.  Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith subpoenaed on December 9 all correspondence the Clarion-Ledger received from Christopher Butler.  The newspaper said hell no and filed a motion to quash the subpoena on Thursday. 

Click Here to Read More..

and this is what you get.  Warning: Language.

Click Here to Read More..

Can you stand some good news?  East Baton Rouge Deputy Nick Tullier continues to recover  after he was shot three times in an ambush by a shooter who  killed three other law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge in a July 17 attack.  Tullier arrived at TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston in a vegetative state.  but is now starting to answer to questions and recognize words.  The Baton Rouge Morning Advocate reported:

Click Here to Read More..

JPD issued the following statement:

Click Here to Read More..

The weather this morning does not exactly encourage one to go to church this morning so JJ is bringing church to you.  Here is a sermon of the late Dr. Frank Pollard.

Click Here to Read More..

The Clinton Police Department issued the following statement:

Click Here to Read More..

“USM, seeking students, reduces out-of-state tuition,” read the recent newspaper headline.

“The idea is to reverse a 2,000-student enrollment dip by pricing a USM education below some public universities in nearby states, and attract enough high-schoolers from Houston, Dallas and San Antonio to raise overall revenue,” explained the Clarion-Ledger story. USM cut annual tuition for out-of-state students by 40%, from $16,529 to $9,964.

Click Here to Read More..

How many times can I write "You can't make this up"?  Former JPS Superintendent Dr. Cedric Gray got a final paycheck of $195,000.  JJ obtained record of his payment through a public records request.  See for yourself:

Click Here to Read More..

Rogue One (Star Wars Episode 3.99) came out this week.  Spoiler alert: I haven't seen the movie but here is probably the best scene in the film.

Click Here to Read More..

Posted below are the worst pictures ever posted on this website.  A puppy was literally beaten to a pulp recently.  She was rescued by the Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) but it was too late.  She was mercifully put down a few hours after her rescue.  Words can't describe the horror that was inflicted on this poor little animal.

Click Here to Read More..

Autopsies are never pretty and Politico's examination of the Hillary Clinton campaign is no exception.  Politico focused on the campaign's operation in Mee-chigan.  Actually, it is more accurate to write that the political website reported on the non-campaign that took place in the formerly blue state. The Michigan campaign is a good microcasm of how the national campaign operated.  A Republican will read this with much glee while a Democrat will read this while resisting the urge to start throwing things at the wall. It is almost a case study in self-inflicted wounds. However, it is a pretty sober analysis and worth reading.  Excerpts are published below with some commentary by yours truly. 

Click Here to Read More..

The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following statement:

Click Here to Read More..

The District Attorney's relationship with Too Sweet apparently went sour.   Robert "Too Sweet" Henderson told the FBI that he paid bribes "directly" to Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith. Too Sweet's testimony was recently submitted by the Attorney General in its prosecution against the D.A.  A Hinds County grand jury indicted Smith in September for three counts of improperly helping defendants. 

Click Here to Read More..

It's that time of year and you know what it means: It's time for my award-winning egg nog recipe:

Click Here to Read More..

Ronnie Crudup, Jr. threw his hat in the ring today as he tries to become the next Mayor of Jackson.  Mr. Crudup is the son of Bishop Ronnie Crudup, Sr..  Mr. Crudup works at his father's church, New Horizon Ministries.  Mr. Crudup graduated from Murrah High School and Belhaven University.  The press conference was held on Greenville Drive in South Jackson. The short video of the press conference.  He took questions from the media after he finished his announcement. 

Click Here to Read More..

The Madison Police Department issued the following press release:

Click Here to Read More..

Attorney General Jim Hood issued the following press release:

Click Here to Read More..

It appears a settlement might be in the works. This item appeared on the agenda of the Jackson City Council last night:

Click Here to Read More..

Commissioner of Public Safety Santa Cruz will retire at the end of January.  He submitted a letter to the Governor today.  His replacement will be........ (drum roll).......

Click Here to Read More..

Just some good ole boys.... just a meanin' no harm.....

Click Here to Read More..

It was going to happen sooner or later. It happened to Dak Prescott in his 12th NFL game. Finally, he did not play well enough to win.

On a frigid night and frozen field in New Jersey, the Dallas Cowboys finally lost a game and their rookie quarterback, the toast of the NFL for the three months running, looked ordinary. The New York Giants, playing superb defense, won 10-7.

Click Here to Read More..

When will anyone learn? FEMA is at it again.  The Baton Rouge Morning Advocate reported yesterday that FEMA is paying double the retail value for mobile homes that are to be provided to flood victims.  Read and weep:

Click Here to Read More..

Jeff Good posted the following message on Facebook:

Click Here to Read More..

Clinton Mayor Phil Fisher sent the following letter to his constituents and legislators:

Click Here to Read More..

JPD issued the following statement and photos on Twitter:

Click Here to Read More..

Say a prayer for Frank Bluntson and his family.  His wife, Juanita Bluntson, passed away.  She was a class act and and filled with true grace.  She will be dearly missed. 

Click Here to Read More..

Local kid makes good over in Louisiana.  Watch this reaction when a high school senior finds out he got accepted to Cornell:

Click Here to Read More..

It's that time of year.  Vote in the Hottest Reporter Poll.  Pretend you live in Ward 3. Vote early and often. No qualifications or ID are required to vote here.   Seriously, all of these reporters are underpaid and overworked. They work long hours, take alot of abuse from those they cover, especially from politicians. Most of them are fresh out of school, scrapping and learning their trade, hoping they can improve enough to move on to a bigger market. It's a tough job and if anything, they are under appreciated.  They get hate mail, cussed out by politicians, and go to areas that most people would avoid all while doing it with a smile.   All images were culled from  their employer's websites, Google images, and public Facebook pages. Oh, and be nice in the comments.  That includes Johnny Weir.

Note: Two reporters were accidentally omitted so the poll was reset with their names included.  

Click Here to Read More..

What part of PEOPLE DO NOT WANT TO ALLOW CELLPHONE CALLS ON FLIGHTS does the government not get? The Department of Transportation proposed allowing phone calls made through wi-fi on flights:

Click Here to Read More..

Cecil McCrory wants to withdraw his guilty plea in the Chris Epps scandal. McCrory pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering in 2015.  McCrory worked with Chris Epps to shake down MDOC vendors for bribes and kickbacks.  McCrory would act as the middleman and pay off Mr. Epps when he was MDOC Commissioner.  McCrory alleged that he was innocent of the charges and poorly represented by his lawyer, Don Leland. Earlier post about motion to withdraw. McCrory also charged that then-Assistant U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst "manipulated" his case for his upcoming run for Mississippi Attorney General.  McCrory is now represented by Carlos Tanner.  However, the transcript of the hearing tells a somewhat different story.

Click Here to Read More..

 The Jackson Public School District Board of Trustees fired Dr. Gray.  However, Dr. Gray didn't leave without defending himself in a column published in the Clarion-Ledger.  JJ is going to set the record straight because Dr. Gray took no responsibility for anything as he made excuses and cast blame anywhere he could. 

Click Here to Read More..

 Update: McDonald is in police custody.

Crimestoppers issued the following bulletin and photos:

Click Here to Read More..

You.can't.make.this.up.  Some students at THE Ohio State University protested the shooting of a terrorist who used a knife and a car to maim and injure eleven people on campus two weeks ago.  The student newspaper, The Lantern, reported Thursday:

Click Here to Read More..

Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann issued the following press release: 

Click Here to Read More..

Can't make it to church this morning?  The late Dr. Frank Pollard preached on overcoming "Life's Discouragements" in this sermon. 

Click Here to Read More..

State Auditor Stacey Pickering issued the following press release:

Click Here to Read More..

Click Here to Read More..

American hero John Glenn died this week at the age of 95 years old.  This video shows him in action and why he commanded such respect across decades of time. 

Click Here to Read More..

What is taking place right now in Dallas is nothing short of a pension Armageddon.   The Dallas Police and Fire Pension System invested in risky real estate deals, including a swanky 200 condo development in downtown Dallas at the height of the housing meltdown. Retirees have withdrawn well over a half a billion dollars from the system as they fear its imminent collapse.  The Dallas Morning News reported yesterday:

Click Here to Read More..

JPD issued the following statement:

Click Here to Read More..

Secretary of State Dibbit Hosemann issued the following statement:

Click Here to Read More..

Attorney General Jim Hood issued the following press release:

Click Here to Read More..

Cecil McCrory filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea to conspiracy to commit money laundering  yesterday in U.S. District Court.  McCrory worked with Chris Epps to shake down MDOC vendors for bribes and kickbacks.  McCrory would act as the middleman and pay off Mr. Epps when he was MDOC Commissioner.  McCrory alleged that he was innocent of the charges and poorly represented by his lawyer, Don Leland.  McCrory also charged that then-Assistant U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst "manipulated" his case for his upcoming run for Mississippi Attorney General.  McCrory is now represented by Carlos Tanner.

Click Here to Read More..

You really can't make this up.  Josh Collins, a New Orleans police officer, posted this message on his Facebook page:

Click Here to Read More..

Madison Municipal Court Judge Dale Danks just issued new guidelines that states suspects between the ages of 18-21 must remain in jail for 48 hours unless parents can be notified. 

Click Here to Read More..

The future grocery store may not have cashiers or cash registers.  Amazon is rolling out its futuristic grocery stores in 2017.  See the video for yourself.

Click Here to Read More..

The economy hasn't grown since 2007.  Such news will come as a surprise to more than a few people but a Gallup Report says that is exactly what has happened - or rather, hasn't happened. Gallup said the economy is "dangerously running on empty."   Gallup prepared the report for the U.S. Council on Competitiveness.   The report stated:

Click Here to Read More..

Madison-Rankin District Attorney issued the following press release: 

Click Here to Read More..

JPD issued the following statement:

Click Here to Read More..

Collection of all posts on the Frazier case.

Claiborne Frazier struck out yet again in court.  The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals denied his appeal of his guilty plea in 2014.  Frazier pleaded guilty to wire fraud, mail fraud, and conspiracy to commit bank fraud.  U.S. District Judge Keith Starrett sentenced him to sixty months in prison.  Judge Starrett also ordered him to pay $8.5 million in restitution to his victims . The brief opinion is posted below. 

Click Here to Read More..

The Executive Director of the Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure wants to make physicians who might be tempted to sexually assault a patient think twice before they do it.  Dr. John Hall proposed passing legislation that will close loopholes and toughen the criminal statutes for sexually abusive doctors.  The next session of the Mississippi Legislature begins next month. Earlier post. However, some doctors on the Board do not exactly see eye to eye with Dr. Hall.  The Mississippi Business Journal reported this week:

Click Here to Read More..

75 years has not erased the horror that was the bombing of Pearl Harbor.  The Japs had run roughshod over China and throughout the Pacific for years.  They decided to knock out the U.S. Pacific Fleet using tactics that had worked on the Royal Navy and against Russia nearly forty years earlier.  The rest is the Day of Infamy.  Take a moment to remember the souls of those who died that day and those who fought back.  JJ took the liberty of posting videos of that fateful attack. 

Click Here to Read More..

Don't know how many times I've been asked this lately but it's a lot: Where does Clinton's Cam Akers rank among the high school football players you've seen play in Mississippi?

Click Here to Read More..

You can't make this up.  A woman complains in the Washington ____ that the election of Donald Trump to the Presidency ruined her chances at a decent love life:

Click Here to Read More..

The Keifer's restaurant on Poplar Street was robbed last night.  An employee apparently left the back door ajar.  A gentleman came through the back door and robbed the restaurant.  He was armed with a pistol.  The loss is estimated to be between $500-1,000.  The suspect is a black male who was wearing a purple hoodie.  His face was covered.  There were no injuries. The incident happened after closing when only a few employees were present.

Click Here to Read More..

Cases of mumps infections tripled in 2016.  The Wall Street Journal reported today:

Click Here to Read More..

JPD posted the following information on Twitter:

Click Here to Read More..

Is yet another crony capitalist deal about to blow up in Mississippi? Our favorite reporter, Anita Lee of the Sun-Herald, reported that the city of Biloxi sued Biloxi Baseball and Overtime Sports over a deal that has apparently soured:

Click Here to Read More..

The Seattle Police Department posted this story on its website:

Click Here to Read More..

Jackson Ward 2 City Councilman Melvin Priester, Jr. opined on the parking meter contract on Facebook:

Click Here to Read More..

The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District issued the following statement:

Click Here to Read More..

The Justice Department issued the following statement:

Click Here to Read More..

Belhaven has a prowler.  Keep an eye out for the dude who is in the picture and video posted below.  A reader send them to this correspondent and said " this guy was creeping around my back door at 1am in Belhaven." JPD is aware of this incident. 

Click Here to Read More..

Where's James Dean?

Click Here to Read More..

President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Marine Corps legend General James Mattis for Secretary of Defense. The General has been a fount of quotes over the years.  Read some of them for yourself. 

Click Here to Read More..

If you can't make it to church this morning, JJ presents this sermon by the late Dr. Frank Pollard.

Click Here to Read More..

A new Rogue One video made it to the internet:

Click Here to Read More..

JPD issued the following statement:

Click Here to Read More..

How appropriate. Fate chose the week of the Egg Bowl for legislative leaders to have to wipe lots of egg off their faces.

How silly. House Republican leaders passed a rule, with Senate mimicry pending, to deny media access to the Legislature’s contracts, only to find out they were violating their own law.

Click Here to Read More..

Click Here to Read More..

Leftenant Governor Tate Reeves issued the following statement: 

Click Here to Read More..

Crimestoppers issued the following alert and photo for this Madison County fugitive:

Click Here to Read More..

Big game tonight in Starkpatch, as Clinton and Pearl face off to see who will be the Heavyweight Champ in Mississippi high school football.  The city of Clinton posted the following information for the game tonight:

Click Here to Read More..

Kid loses his leg but saves his little brother in a pit bull attack.  So what does his father do? Run off with the money meant for medical expenses and the family vehicle.  The Sun-Herald reported this morning:

Click Here to Read More..

Wondering what to watch on tv? It's at least six months before Game of Thrones returns.  There is one episode left of Westworld.  However, don't despair.  Vikings returned last night to the History Channel.  If you have not seen this series before, give it a try.  The first four and a half seasons are available on Amazon Prime Video.  Here is the trailer to the second half of season 4:

Click Here to Read More..

The Mississippi Supreme Court remanded the capital murder conviction of Laqunn Sharod Gary back to Hinds County Circuit Court after it held that Judge Jeff Weill violated the Gary's due process.  Gary confessed to a murder but then tried to challenge his confession and asked for a hearing to suppress the evidence.  Judge Weill denied his motion for the hearing.  However, the Court ordered Judge Weill to hold the hearing and then possibly hold a new trial if the confession is disqualified.  The opinion is posted below.  Judge Weill nemesis public defender Allison Kelly represented the defendant. There was no dissent.

Click Here to Read More..

Anyone who has survived driving through the Waterworks Curve the past week has seen an abandoned bus on the side of the road that looks like it came out of The Gauntlet.   WLBT reported this week:

Click Here to Read More..

Collection of all PERS posts

The Mississippi Public Employees Retirement System continues to spin its wheels in the mud as the latest actuarial report states that the program is only 60% funded.* The Board of Trustees received the news at the presentation of the annual report at the October board meeting.  The actual report and video of the presentation are posted below.  The nutshell version of the report is that the numbers that should be getting smaller are getting larger while the numbers that should be getting larger are getting smaller.   In other words, PERS is going in the wrong direction. 

Click Here to Read More..