Jackson Jambalaya

Hinds County Circuit Judge Jeff Weill sent this press release to JJ: 

Enjoy this sermon presented by the late Dr. Frank Pollard if you couldn't make it to church this morning. 

The New Year promises to be a pivotal year for Republican leaders in Mississippi. With “job creation” tax cuts in place at both the state and federal levels, voters will be looking for Mississippi’s moribund economy to take off.

Major protests are underway in Iran today.  If you want to keep up with it, here are some links but frankly, Twittter seems to be the best source for news on this story.

A former employee sued Hinds County Tax Collector Eddie Fair for sexual harassment in November in U.S. District Court.   The complaint and answer are posted below.  The case is assigned to Judge Daniel P. Jordan, III.  The complaint provides a succinct statement of the alleged facts on page 14 in the documents posted below. 

Commissioner of Insurance Mike Chaney issued the following statement.

JPD issued the following statements yesterday.

Just thought I'd let you guys know that Allen Edmonds is having a pretty good sale on their shoes right now.  Some of them are 50% off.  Check it out for yourself. Two things guys can always save money on: suits and shoes.  Enjoy. ;-)   If there are any other good holiday sales right now, feel free to post in comments.

MDOC issued the following statement and pictures.

JJ thought this little exchange between Dr. Randy Easterling and Representative Joel Bomgar deserved its own post.  It took place at the December 15 meeting  of the Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure.  The Board had just approved the "opioid amendments" and allowed members of the audience to make public comments if they wished to do so.  Mr. Bomgar voiced his concerns to the Board and Board member Dr. Easterling responded. See for yourself what the bureaucrats think of you and your elected leaders.

The Clinton Police Department issued the following statement.

Vanity Fair mistakenly produced a satirical video about Hillary Clinton this week. The word "mistakenly" is used because Vanity Fair predictably caught hell from the same people who probably _______ every time Alec Baldwin parodies Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live.  Did Vanity Fair go too far? We report, you decide.  Watch the video for yourself.

The Mississippi Society of Orthopedic Surgeons futilely protested the opioid amendments proposed by the Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure.  The Board passed the amendments earlier this month.  Society President Dr. Kurre Luber said the amendments would violate federal guidelines and force patients to suffer needlessly.  A copy of the letter was obtained through a public records request and is posted below. Dr. Luber minced no words in addressing the Board:

 UPDATE:  The decedents in the latest death investigation have both been identified.  They are 31-year-old, Casey Ross Vaughn (W/M) and 33-year-old, Laura Francis Peyton (W/F).  Judging from Facebook posts, the two were in a relationship together.

Remember that $13 million biosolid removal contract that was the subject of a pretty good scrum between Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber and the City Council? Well, it appears the contract might have been as over-inflated as George Jefferson's mouth.  The city of Jackson will save $5 million on a controversial biosolid contract.  The contract generated a great deal of controversy as Mayor Tony Yarber twice tried to get the contract awarded to a company affiliated with supporter Socrates Garrett.  The City Council rejected the contracts and eventually awarded it to PSI-GA. 

Lord Protector of the Realm, Jim Hood, issued the following proclamation.

JPD issued the following statement.

State Representative Joel Bomgar (R-Xanadu) told the Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure last month that cutting off opioid prescriptions will kill more Mississippians. He said Mississippi ranked in the top five states for opioid prescriptions but in the bottom ten states for opioid overdoses.  He said over 200,000 Mississippians use opioids yet little provision was being made for them once the Board's opioid amendments become law.

What do oysters stewing, voodoo dolls, and crawfish have in common?

JPD issued the following statements.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued the following press release.

JJ noticed that the Clarion-Ledger used to treat Christmas somewhat differently than it does today while digging through the archives on other projects.  There has been some debate on whether there is a "War on Christmas."  JJ is not going to enter that debate but instead would rather just show how Christmas has become secularized on the front page on the local newspaper.  See for your self. 

Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey posted the following message and pictures on Facebook.

JPD issued the following statement.

The Mississippi Secretary of State wished everyone a Merry Christmas:

Yes, these things used to happen in Jackson.  Dear Entergy, please consider bringing this tradition back. 

Posted below are letters sent to the Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure in response to the proposed opioid amendments.  The Board approved the amendments recently at a meeting that was held after notice of the meeting was posted less than 48 hours before it took place.  No mention was made during the discussion of what the medical community in Mississippi thought of the proposed regulations.  One wouldn't have guessed that over 150 people attended the November hearing that was held on the opioid amendments or that the vast majority of a horde of letters submitted by doctors opposed the new regulations.

Well, JJ obtained a copies of all of the letters and is posting them in batches so readers can more easily digest them. JJ is going to rub the noses of the legislature and Occupational Board in what the real medical professionals have to say about this issue instead of the REMFs who populate Lakeland Drive and Woodrow Wilson. It goes without saying that these letters will not be seen anywhere else in the media.

Since it is Christmas Eve, here is a Christmas sermon given by the late Dr. Frank Pollard.  Enjoy it if you can't make it to church this morning.

Immaculate. Simply immaculate.

Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement.

Mugshots owner Ron Savell issued the following statement.

JJ discovered a real gem on Youtube.  Posted below is a recording of Bob Dylan performing in Jackson in 1978. Pour a drink and enjoy. 

It is generally considered to be a well-known rule of thumb that when dealing with the Danny's family of strip clubs, get your money up-front.  One local attorney ignored this rule and is now forced to sue so he can get paid.

Dr. Larry Cooper and John May were arrested for hindering prosecution, accessory after the fact-murder, and conspiracy.  They are both in custody at the Yazoo County Correctional Facility. 

Note: JJ obtained a copy of the poll and crosstabs. This post was bumped up after it was originally posted on December 21.  

WLBT reported a Mason-Dixon poll said The Hair led the Tater in the race for Governor:

MDOC issued the following statement.

The U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration issued the following statement.

JPD issued the following statement.

Apple admitted to slowing down older Iphones as their batteries degrade.  The Verge reported yesterday:

This bit of parody from 20 years ago is still funny today and shows how everything moves in circles.

Attorney General Jim Hood issued the following statement.

There are over sixty trauma centers and emergency rooms in Mississippi but if the Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure has its way, only two will be able to offer telemergency medicine. The Board wants to limit the practice of such medicine only to hospitals that have emergency rooms and provide air ambulance service.  Only two hospitals in Mississippi, UMMC and North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, meet this new definition.*

I came across this beautiful performance of Feed the Birds on Youtube.  Some of the readers might enjoy this video since ABC broadcast Mary Poppins a couple of weekends ago.  ABC aired the classic for the third year in a row after a 13-year hiatus from network tv so the ratings must be pretty good.  Enjoy.

Governor Phil Bryant issued the following statement. 

Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance will retire at the end of the year.  City sources say Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba met with Chief Vance for several hours at City Hall yesterday.  The Mayor did not submit Chief Vance's name for confirmation within 180 days of the beginning of his term as required by law.  Chief Vance was also seen at PERS this morning.

The Ridgeland Police Department issued the following statement.

Sorry I'm late to the table as I was a bit under the weather last night. Mississippi Secretary of State Hibbit Hosemann issued the following statement.

Theres Apel got the scoop of the week as she reported on how a brave little boy captured the Grinch before he could steal Christmas.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued the following statement.

The Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure approved several amendments to its prescription regulations to combat opioid abuse.  The amendments drew no small amount of criticism from doctors as they substantially change how they can prescribe opioids.    The Board approved the amendments on a unanimous vote even though the meeting was a work session. 

There are two items of interest on the agenda for today's meeting of the Jackson City Council.

The city of Jackson issued the following press release.

The Mississippi Division of Medicaid refused to provide a copy of a $23 million no-bid information technology contract that was cancelled by Governor Phil Byrant.  JJ reported in October that the Division tried to issue the contract to Cerner. The Division did not issue a RFP for the contract.   Lobbying reports state that the Division's Executive Director visited the company's out of state headquarters several times while enjoying a nice tab of food and drinks.

The Jackson Zoo issued the following press release.

Posted below is a video clip of Friday's meeting of the Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure.  We report, you decide.  Enjoy.

State Representative Tom Miles (D-Chicken Coop)  posted the following message on Facebook:

If you can't make it to church this morning, enjoy this 1987 sermon given by the late Dr. Frank Pollard. 

The Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure adopted proposed amendments to regulations that govern prescriptions this afternoon on a unanimous vote  today at a work session.  The Board discussed the amendments but made few changes to them during the 2 1/2 hour session.  A motion to exempt psychiatric patients from drug testing failed on a vote of 5-4.  Video will be posted later.  The amendments will be submitted to the Secretary of State for public comments. After that public comment period expires, the Occupational License Board will review the the amendments and can amend the amendments.  That board meets every quarter.  The amendments will be returned to the Board of Medical Licensure if the Occupational License Board amends the amendments.  Did everyone get that?

Attorney General Jim Hood issued the following statement. 

The Justice Department issued the following statement.

The Madison Police Department issued the following statement.

The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following statement.

MDOC issued the following statement and pictures.

First Consul Phil Bryant issued the following statement.

Buried deep in proposed opioid regulations for Mississippi doctors is a little section that will drastically affect the practice of telemedicine in Mississippi.  Telemedicine is a subject that is near and dear to the Board's heart as its attempt to clamp down on the spread of telemedicine failed two years ago.  The Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure is trying to overhaul its regulations on prescribing opiods.  However, there is one section that appears to have nothing to do with prescribing narcotics and everything to do with limiting the practice of telemedicine.

The Justice Department issued the following statement.

The Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure announced yesterday that it will meet Friday at 1:00 PM.  The only topic on the agenda are the proposed "Opioid Amendments."  The same amendments that drew heavy opposition from Mississippi doctors. 

Jackson Municipal Court Judge Ali Shamsideen said on WMPR last summer that Jackson doesn't have a problem with suspects committing more crimes while they are out on bond.  Um, tell that to the woman who was carjacked this week.  WLBT reported this morning that U.S. Marshals arrested Justin Darby for carjacking. WLBT story.

Posted below is a video for the plane porn junkies.  Enjoy.

JPD issued the following statement.

The latest JPD crime stats are posted below.  Some quick observations:

Youtube TV is now available in the Jackson area.  Youtube promises "cable-free live tv" to subscribers.  The video posted below provides more information.

Here are the "C" ratings for Jackson metro area restaurants issued since January 1, 2017.  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.

From our pothole to yours.....

The State Health Officer warned the Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure that the proposed drastic changes to opioid prescription regulations will cause opioid deaths to rise even further.  Dr. Marry Currier spoke her concerns to the Board at a November 15 hearing that was held to discuss the new regulations. The Board proposed several amendments to Regulation 2640 that will substantially change how opioids are prescribed.  The amendments have not yet been adopted. A link to them is posted below.

Marshall Ramsey was on his A game today in this cartoon published in the Clarion-Ledger.

Judge Tomie Green is at it again.  Read this bond order all the way to the end.

JPD issued the following statements. 

Ole Miss star quarterback Shea Patterson is transferring to Mee-chigan. He tweeted:

A familiar face is back in town at the Mississippi Department of Human Services.  Janet Mann assumed the position of Deputy Director on November 1.   Mississippi politicos will remember Ms. Mann served as Chairwoman of the Tax Appeals Board under Governor Haley Barbour. 

State employees are getting ready to fight:

The Madison Police Department issued the following statement.

Despite Republican leaders’ wayward fall from debt frugality into tax cut frivolity, shifting teams now to Chuck and Nancy would be a fiscal calamity. "Chuck and Nancy" is a Trump euphemism for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.

The late Dr. Frank Pollard preached on sexual sin in this 1986 sermon he gave at First Baptist Church (Jackson). 

More than a few Mississippi doctors objected to proposed opioid prescription regulations.  The Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure proposed new regulations that will overhaul how physicians prescribe and administer narcotics.* JJ obtained copies of the comments through a public records request.  Several are posted below.  More will be published in future posts. Earlier post covering proposed regulations.   Words such as dangerous, idiots, absurd, ridiculous, and burdensome are used.  Keep reading.

Pete Perry appeared on WMPR's The Talk of the Town last night.   It's almost like a damn monster movie.  Listen below.  The recording starts about two minutes into the show.   The subject was the controversy surrounding the opening of the Civil Rights Museum.  A boring time was truly had by all. 

The Mississippi House of Representatives issued the following press release. 

Enjoy these scenes from Mayes Lakes today.

Here is something you don't often see down South.

76 years has not erased the horror that was the bombing of Pearl Harbor.  The Japs ran 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.  Thus 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.

The Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure wants to make it tougher for doctors to prescribe opioids.  The Board proposed the new regulations in response to recommendations made by Governor Phil Bryant's task force on opioid abuse that were released in August.* Earlier post. The rules will limit surgery patients to opioid prescriptions for only two weeks.  Weight loss and pain management clinics face new rules.  More paperwork is recommended for the doctors.  

The Justice Department will join the fight against crime in Jackson.  U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst issued the following statement today as he was surrounded by numerous community and law enforcement officials at the federal courthouse in Jackson today.

U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst announces Project Eject

The LSAT may one day be a thing of the past.  Some law schools are dumping the dreaded rite of passage into law school in favor of the GRE.  The Wall Street Journal reported:

JPD issued the following statement and video of an attempted robbery on Old Canton Hill.

It is finals week across college campuses in America.  Sometimes the pressure gets to the co-eds as seen in this 2010 classic video shot at LSU.

Governor Phil Bryant issued the following press release.

Three Hinds County Election Commissioners might have to pay $250 fines for violating the Open Meetings Act.  The Mississippi Ethics Commission recommended fining Commissioners Yvonne Horton, Toni Johnson, and James Reed after it determined that they held a meeting without notifying the other Commissioners nor the public.

Attorney General Jim Hood issued the following statement.

You simply can't make this up.  Gunfire, ballot burning, running cars off of the roads, the 2014 Senate election had nothing on this stuff. The Clarion-Ledger reported on December 5, 1933:

Jackson community activist Enoch Sanders, Sr. made a special encore appearance at the Jackson City Council yesterday:

Crimestoppers issued the following bulletin.

Looks like a certain Mee-chigan coach is attempting to poach some Ole Miss football players.  Chase Parham tweeted this picture today:

Mississippi Democrats are none too happy that President Trump is visiting Jackson this weekend to speak at the opening of the Civil Rights Museum.  This letter calling for a boycott of the ceremonies is one example.

Fireworks erupted yesterday at the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of Supervisors.  Supervisor Gerald Steen was well, being Gerald Steen, and Supervisor Sheila Jones called him out.  The video is posted below.

 The Mississippi State Department of Health announced yesterday that parents can now  check the disciplinary history of any daycare center in Mississippi department's website.  However, it appears the bureaucrats's boasting is just that- boasting.  

Saturday Down South had a bit of fun with the college football drama that took place over the weekend.  Enjoy.

A “Tax Shift” is devastating to working people, but is usually pretty hard to spot.  Simply put, it is passing laws in the Mississippi Legislature to make one group of taxpayers pay less, and another group of taxpayers pay more.

UMMC issued the following statement.

This video was shot recently in North Jackson.  

Check out Capitol Street.

The Madison Police Department issued the following statement. 

The Superintendent of the Louisiana State Police didn't live high on the hog- he was the hog.  Mike Edmonson is in quite a bit of hot water, as the state legislative auditor investigates his tenure as Superintendent.*  He recently retired. The Baton Rouge Morning Advocate forgot it was supposed to worship the boys in blue and got its mitts on a copy of the audit. It published some of the findings.  They would be quite entertaining to read if they didn't involve taxpayer money.  The newspaper reported:

The Madison Police Department issued the following statement and mug shots.

JPD issued the following statement yesterday.

If you can't make it to church this morning, enjoy this sermon presented by the late Dr. Frank Pollard of First Baptist Church (Jackson).  He preached from Ephesians 1: 9-11. 

What does one do when he walks into Waffle House only to find the cooks literally sleeping on the job? WIS reported:

Ole Miss announced at a press conference yesterday that it will appeal the post-season ban levied against the football program yesterday.  Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter vehemently disputed the NCAA's charge that Ole Miss lacked institutional control of the program.  "We are outraged at the unfair characterization of our football program and the university culture involving athletics," said Mr. Vitter.  The video of the press conference and remarks by Ole Miss officials as well as a question and answer session with the media is posted below. 

The NCAA sanctioned Ole Miss today.  The final report against Ole Miss was released this morning.  Bowl bans, show cause orders, scholarship reductions, and forfeits populate the list of sanctions against the storied football program. Players will be able to transfer to other programs.  The report states that Ole Miss "fostered an unconstrained booster culture" smack-dab in the middle of the first page:

 Update: Mr. Yarber's lawyer, Judy Barnett, stated "My client did not pay any money toward the settlement.  The agreement between Yarber and Bracey was a non-monetary settlement agreement to not discuss this case again.  My client took a DNA test that proved that the "evidence" Ms. Bracey had was not from my client and that settled the lawsuit."


The city of Jackson settled Kimberly Bracey's sexual harassment lawsuit for $10,000.  Mrs. Bracey was the executive assistant for former Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber.  She sued then-Mayor Yarber and the city of Jackson in August 2016.  The complaint alleged that Bracey had an affair with the Mayor and included more than a few lurid details.   The city also agreed to pay $10,000 towards Mr. Yarber's attorney fees.   U.S. District Judge Dan Jordan, III dismissed the lawsuit on November 9.  JJ obtained a copy of the settlement agreements through a public records request.  They are posted below.

Ole Miss will learn its fate in a few minutes from the NCAA.  The university will release the news later today.  Speculate away in the comments section.

Attorney Warren Martin, Jr. issued the following statement.

Rankin-Madison Counties' District Attorney Michael Guest announced indictments of the Kingston Frazier murder suspects today at a press conference at his Brandon office. He said a Madison County grand jury indicted the alleged shooter, Byron McBride, Jr. for capital murder.  The grand jury also indicted Deallen Washington and Dwan Wakefield, Jr. for accessory after the fact.  The indictments have not yet been served upon the defendants.

The homeowners' organization for Leftover sent this warning to its members:

WLBT delved into the CMU credit card controversy last night.  JJ reported last month that CMU employees made more than a few questionable purchases using CMU-issued credit cards.  WLBT reported:

One election that received little coverage yesterday was the House District #54 race yesterday.  The district is primarily Warren County.  Representative Alex Monsour vacated the seat when he became an aldermen in Vicksburg earlier this year.  Kevin Ford clobbered Dr. Randy Easterling despite being outspent nearly 2:1.  The campaign finance reports yield some rather interesting information.

Madison-Rankin Counties' District Attorney Michael Guest issued the following press release.

Mississippi State got itself a football coach.  EPSN reported

Attorney General Jim Hood issued the following statement.

The feds are investigating the Mississippi's management of the SNAP program. Steve Wilson, formerly of Mississippi Watchdog, reported in Mississippi Matters:

The Jackson Fire Department will conduct its annual Christmas toy drive.  Posted below is a flyer with all of the necessary information.

The City of Jackson plans to close Capitol Street from Lamar Street to State Street Thursday November 30, 2017 through Friday December 1, 2017 from 7am-5pm to resurface the street.

Break out the tissues.  A father made sure his love was not forgotten even though he is gone.  A young woman's father died of pancreatic cancer when she was 16 years old but arranged for flowers to be delivered to her until she turned 21.   Bailey Sellers tweeted this message and the pictures:

JPD issued the following statements. 

Get out and vote today if you live in Hinds County.  Up for grabs is the position of County Attorney.  It's called County Prosecuting Attorney in other areas.  Attorneys Gerald Mumford and Malcolm Harrison face off in today's electoral scrum.  In a nutshell, the County Attorney handles misdemeanors and other criminal matters in Justice Court, youth court prosecutions, and appeals to County Court.  Polls are open until 7.  Go vote. 

The IHL Board of Trustees approved a lobbying contract between Lord Snow and UMMC on November 16.  UMMC will pay Lord Snow $60,000 per year. 

Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement and mug shot.

Ole Miss issued the following statement on its website.

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

The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued the following statement.

There is apparently a run-out-on-the tab artist who has been frequenting the bars lately.  This guy was arrested Saturday for stiffing Fenians on a $70 bar tab:

Update: He gone. 

It appears Mississippi State University Head Football Coach Dan Mullen is gone to the Gators.  ESPN reported an hour ago:

The late Dr. Frank Pollard preached from 1 Corinthians 2:14-16, 3:1-3 in this 1987 sermon. Enjoy.

Turkey time is not over, folks. Oh, you may be stuffed with Thanksgiving turkey, but you’ve still got a big Christmas turkey to swallow. That's the wonderful turkey Congressional Republicans hope to cook up for you in time for Christmas called the "Tax Cut and Jobs Act."

Can weed alleviate the opioid crisis? Such is the question asked last week on the editorial pages of the Wall Street Journal. UCLA's Dr. Richard Boxer wrote:

While you are recovering from the turkey hangover, enjoy watching one of the craziest football game endings ever.

The Madison County Tax Collector decided to shut it all down early on the day before Thanksgiving.  Madison County residents who tried to pay their property taxes or renew their car tags were SOL if they went to the Tax Collector's office after 3:00 PM Wednesday.  All they saw was this sign:

JPD issued the following statements.

The Egg Bowl is upon us.  What crazy tale will be added to it's lore tonight?  Check this bit of nostalgia from the Dispatch in Columbus.

This lost dog was found in Fondren.  Email me at kingfish1935@gmail.com for contact info.  Cute dog.

State v. Robert Shuler Smith took a few intriguing turns this week.  The Hinds County District Attorney made several sensational allegations such as death threats, guns pointed at investigators, a woman threatening to commit suicide and in a response filed in Rankin County Circuit Court as well as a Pearl police report.

Unbelievable.

JPD issued the following statements.

There is apparently some honor among thugs after all.  Pitrell Brister and his buddies tried to cram a life of crime into one night 2 1/2 years ago when they terrorized the Green Room and committed more crimes in one night. The Green Room bandits were all arrested, convicted, and sentenced this year.  However, Brister pleaded guilty in exchange for a lighter sentence but when was time for him to testify, his trap went shut. The prosecutor asked the court yesterday to throw the tougher sentence at him since a deal is no longer a deal. 

UMMC said "we tried, but no luck.  Take your Madison Courthouse membership and go home."  UMMC sent this email to all Wellness Center members this morning:

The Madison Police Department issued the following statement.

You can't make this up.  You just can't.  Read ahead at your own risk. The stupid is strong with this one. 

Attorney Generalissimo Jim Hood issued the following statement.

Jackson City Councilman Dekeither Stamps placed a few items on the agenda for today's meeting of the City Council.

JPD issued the following statement and pictures:

There was a big, huge, yuuuge hearing at the Mississippi Medical Board of Licensure last week on proposed opioid regulations. That hearing will be the subject of an upcoming post.  The proposed regs were based upon recommendations made in September by Governor Phil Bryant's Opioid and Heroin Study Task Force. However, JJ will first take a look at the task force's recommendations before diving deep into what was covered at the hearing last week so don't get lost in the weeds.  Most of the issues that will be discussed in related posts begin with this task force. 

What is going on at this site on Lakeland Drive?

A longtime crony of the State Superintendent of Education is leaving the Mississippi Department of Education. Chief Information Officer Dr. John Q. Porter will resign his position at MDE on November 30. Contracts awarded to him and his associates have been the subject of withering criticism from the State Auditor and the PEER Committee.  The Associated Press reported:

Enoch Sanders announced his retirement at the November 7 meeting of the Jackson City Council.  A tear must be shed as this noted community activist walks into the sunset as he leaves behind a memorable legacy.

The CEO of  Golden Triangle Development LINK lacerated, eviscerated, and mutilated the Mississippi Development Authority leadership in an interview published in the Columbus Dispatch yesterday.  Some excerpts of the interview are posted below but the rest of the article is worth reading.  The Dispatch reported:

If you can't make it to church this morning, enjoy this 1978 sermon presented by the late Dr. Frank Pollard. 

Turkey meets hunter.  What could possibly happen?

JPD issued the following statement.

What is it about Alabama-Auburn that brings out the stupid? 

Two Chancellors recused themselves from a court fight over Christmas lights.  Eddy and Cecile Edwards  asked the Madison County Chancery Court to issue an injunction against the Richardson family on Sundial Road in Madison and declare their annual Christmas light display to be a nuisance.

Update (11:15 AM): Guess what just popped up in email?  ;-)

The city of Jackson has not provided records about the repairs to the Eudora Welty library roof to this website even though the request was submitted six weeks ago. 

Update: Wakefield posted bond and is no longer in custody. 

Madison County Circuit Judge Bill Chapman set bond for Dwan Wakefield, Jr. at $275,000.  Wakefield is charged with capital murder in the death of 6-year-old Kingston Frazier.  He was denied bond at a June preliminary hearing.  Madison County Sheriff Randy Tucker's website states that he is still incarcerated. 

Public Records laws won a victory in Mississippi today.  The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled against Mississippi State Auditor Stacey Pickering that Department of Marine Resources records sought by the Sun-Herald (Gulf States Publishing) were not exempt from the Mississippi Public Records Act.

Attorney General Jim Hood said his decision on whether he will run for Governor in 2019 will rest upon his family's consent.  He made the remarks at a press conference yesterday at the Sillers Building.  Watch for yourself.

The Justice Department issued the following statement.

Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement.

Kingfish will be tied up most of the afternoon so here is another installment of our Jailhouse Rock video series.  Our yewts from last week posted another video.  What's funny is one of them took down his Facebook page after JJ posted one of his videos even though no names were mentioned in the post.  Nice to know that JJ has a readership in the jail.  In this video, some prisoners channel their inner Michael Jackson.

The Ridgeland Police Department issued the following statement and photos.

The Jackson Police Department issued more information about a deadly crash on Ridgewood Road that happened in August:

Casablanca will return to the big screen tonight at Malco to celebrate its 75th anniversary.

State Auditor Stacey Pickering issued the following statement. 

Kimberly Bracey's sexual harassment lawsuit against the city of Jackson and former Mayor Tony Yarber was dismissed on November 9.  U.S. District Judge Daniel Jordan said that the case was dismissed with prejudice due to a settlement between the parties.  The order is posted below.

Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement:

Developers struggled for nearly a year but managed to win approval from the Ridgeland Board of Aldermen last week to build two hotels.  The Board approved the construction of a Holiday Inn Express and Hilton Tru hotel on a unanimous vote.  However, the Board also extended a moratorium on hotel construction for another 180 days.  The moratorium will not apply to these two hotels.

New rendering of proposed Holiday Inn Express

Secretary of State Gibbit Hosemann issued the following statement.

Two Madison attorneys are trying to stop their neighbors from having their annual Christmas light display.  Eddy and Cecile Edwards  asked the Madison County Chancellor to issue an injunction against the Richardson family on Sundial Road in Madison and declare the display to be a nuisance.Mr. Edwards is an attorney at Phelps Dunbar while Mrs. Edwards is a Professor at Mississippi College School of Law. 

Downtown Jackson Partners issued the following statement. Artist renderings of Smith Park pre- and post-restoration are posted below.

Carlos the Clown lost again.  A Chancellor awarded a $28,846 judgement against attorney Carlos Moore's firm, the Moore Law Office, after it failed to honor an assignment of part of a BP lawsuit settlement that was awarded to his client.

If one is going to keep an eye on the politicians, it's a good idea to stick around when they decide to go into executive session.  The real fun usually takes place after the executive session - when most of the audience has left.  The Madison County Board of Supervisors are no exception to using this old trick as they proved last week. 

If you can't make it to church this morning, enjoy this sermon on kindness presented by the late Dr. Frank Pollard in 1988 at First Baptist Church (Jackson). 

Note: Dr. Pollard makes some interesting points about prayer in public schools at 13:00.  His stance is not as predictable as one would think. 

Update #2 (11/14/17 7:05 PM): The victim, Alexandria Love, died of her injuries.  Charges will be upgraded for Elmore. 

Update: Shooting suspect, Sheroderick Elmore has been located and is now in custody for Aggravated Assault in the shooting that occurred on William McKinley Circle.

Craziness in Oklahoma City:

Everyone else is taking off this afternoon so the Kingfish will follow the crowd today.  Here is another Facebook Live video shot from the cells of the Hinds County jail in October.    Watch around 12:30 in the video. You simply can't make this stuff up.

The Marine Corps is 242 years old today.  One can't celebrate the Corps' birthday without posting at least video.

Sergeant Major Jiggs leads Marines

The Jackson Zoo needs volunteers for cleanup tomorrow morning.  This Saturday (November 11th, 8 to 10 am) is the Zoo's last landscaping day of this year, as many get into holiday activities in December. We will be focusing on the last of the autumn clean up, such as removing invasive plants, raking, and pruning.Yes, you can bring your own tools and gloves.   The volunteer gates will be open from about 8 to 8:15 am, after which all our landscapers will be sent throughout the park with tasks, and the gates will be closed.  This is a good service project for youths as well.

The Clinton Police Department arrested a suspected carjacker last night. A victim was carjacked in Clinton Wednesday evening after his car was rear-ended by the suspect's vehicle. JPD assisted in the arrest. Police are still looking for two additional suspects.

A Madison County grand jury indicted David Watkins for embezzlement on October 24.  Attorney General Jim Hood issued the following statement:

Black Friday is almost here.  You can check out the Black Friday ads at this website.  Consider this post a JJ PSA. 

The partying continues in the Hinds County jail.  Weed, smartphones, you name it, the prisoners get it.  See for yourself.

Madison County deputies busted a dog-fighting ring on Monday.  Photos obtained by this website show the savage scene that greeted the deputies when they arrived.   Sheriff Randy Tucker's statement is posted below the photos.

The city of Jackson issued the following press release.

A Madison County grand jury indicted attorney Sharon Plunkett last month for allegedly embezzling from her law firm, Young Wells Williams, P.A. Earlier post.  However, the indictment is merely one front in a war between the Flora attorney and her former law firm.  Mrs. Plunkett sued for an accounting and discovery in Hinds County Chancery Court in September after the firm allegedly refused to allow her to review the financial records of her practice. 

There has been quite a bit of sick news stories such as dog fighting rings, stabbings, and child molestors reported over the last few days.  Take a break from the news and enjoy this video JJ unearthed on Youtube.  A young Luciano presents Nessum Dorma as only he can.

There will be a runoff for Hinds County Attorney.  Gerald Mumford and Malcolm Harrison advanced to the next round after they survived elimination in the primary today.  Roughly three hundred votes separated the two candidates.  Incumbent Martin Perkins only received seven percent of the vote with 748 votes.  Mr. Harrison led with 47% (4,861 votes) while Mr. Mumford had 45% (4,595 votes) of the vote.  The margin between the two was 261 votes.  The total number of votes cast was 10,229. 

The Madison Police Department issued the following statement.

It appears Jackson will lose another luxury car dealership to Ridgeland.  The Ritchie Group plans on moving its dealership at 5320 I-55N in Jackson to a site on I-55N Frontage Road in Ridgeland next to Patty Peck Honda.  Ritchie sells Jaguar, Audi, Range Rover, and Volkswagen vehicles.  The city of Ridgeland is working with the Ritchie Group to issue $2.3 million in TIF bonds to fund infrastructure improvements for the project.

If you live in Hinds County, get out and vote for County Attorney.  The candidates are Gerald Mumford, Martin Perkins, and Malcolm Harrison.  

Savages.  Madison County Sheriff Randy Tucker issued the following press release.

What does it take for someone to get locked up in Hinds County? 

The Jackson Municipal Authority issued the following request for proposals for restroom improvements.

A Madison County grand jury indicted Madison County attorney Sharon Plunkett for embezzlement and mail fraud last month.  The indictments accuse her of embezzling from her law firm, Young Wells Williams, P.A.  Mrs. Plunkett no longer appears on the firm's website.  

Punching a cop in the face is never a good idea.....

JPD issued the following statement. 

The late Dr. Frank Pollard (First Baptist Jackson) took on these three topics in this 1987 sermon.  Enjoy this sermon if you can't make it to church this morning.

JJ discovered a video of one of the wackiest games ever played in Memorial Stadium on Youtube.

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued the following statement.

The Ridgeland Police Department issued the following statement, photos, and video.

The Hinds County Sheriff's Department purchased sixty body cameras and a server in 2015 yet they are nowhere to be found among the deputies.

The University of Mississippi Wellness Center announced today that it will close the "Wellness Center" on Highway 51 in Madison but don't worry, it is seeking to relocate to another site in Madison.  UMMC sent this email to its "Wellness Center" members today: