Jackson Jambalaya

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety issued the following statement.

Secretary of State Dilbert Hosemann issued the following statement.

Some Christmas spirit recently broke out at the Citi Trends on North State Street in Jackson as two pugilists had a gentleman's disagreement.  Not quite worthy of the Friday Night Fights but worthy of mention, nonetheless.

Insurance Commish Miguel Chaney issued the following statement. 

The U.S. Attorney stirred things up in Jackson last week when he blasted local judges and politicians for Jackson's crime problem.  Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba took issue with Mr. Hurst while JPD Chief James Davis held a press conference Thursday.

JPD tweeted the following statement.

Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann issued the following statement.

The Bonehead of the Day award goes to a SEC Network reporter for his interview with LSU qb Joe Burrow yesterday.

Staying home because of the Holiday Spirit and can't make it to church? Youtube brings church to you.  Enjoy this 1990 sermon presented by the late Dr. Frank Pollard of First Baptist Church (Jackson). 

Just before Christmas, a moral dilemma faced by many Republicans was exposed by Christianity Today. While they like many of President Donald Trump’s policies, they object to his shameful behavior.

When will these hotels learn?  Sports Illustrated's Ross Dellenger (Husband of former CL reporter Elizabeth Crisp) tweeted:

Ridgeland Police took custody of a lost German Shepard today.  Please help find the owner.

Jacksonians are not the only ones who suffer the pothole plague:

Mississippi State's star quarterback will miss the Music City Bowl after a fight with a teammate didn't end too well for the hot shot.  24/7 sports reported:

Nothing like New Orleans humor.  Enjoy.

"The violence we experienced these last few weeks is unacceptable," said U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst at a press conference Monday.   He pulled no punches as he held politicians and judges responsible for a catch and release criminal justice system that causes Jackson to live in fear.  

The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued the following statement.

Keep in mind that there is a bigger holiday threat than the porch pirates: the curb thieves.  These hoodlums pay attention to what you put on your curb so they can learn what brand new little gadgets you have in your home.  So don't put your empty Samsung 65 4K or S&W AR 15 empty boxes out on the curb.  Do what I do instead: put them on your neighbor's curb.  You're welcome.

If you have imbibed some of the Christmas spirit and want to jam a little, enjoy this concert video of the Trans Siberian Orchestra.  They put on a kick-ass show in New Orleans last week.  Crank up the soundbar.

Someone needs some parking lessons. 

It is simply a miracle that Madison County Deputy Brad Sullivan is home for Christmas.  He took two rounds to the head earlier this year during a shootout with a heavily armed suspect and frankly, there was some doubt at one time that he would make it.  A true blessing occurred and Deputy Sullivan came home last week.  Posted below is an interview he gave to Fox Nation.  Enjoy.

Say some prayers for Warren Strain.  He suffered a cerebral brain hemorrhage yesterday and is in a coma.  He is the Communications Director for the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks as well as an Alderman in Madison. 

No introduction is needed:

The Cowboy's choke job last night had an interesting effect on several people. Enjoy.

A PEER report confirms what too many Mississippians already knew about the our version of the DVM: the service sucks.  Wait times tripled, there is a shortage of examiners, new software made things much worse, and the staff is poorly trained. PEER reported:

Bruenburg Homeowners Association shed some light on how Ridgeway Lane (allegedly) fleeced a multitude of homeowners associations in Mississippi.  The company managed Bruenburg's accounts at Community Bank.  The HOA examined the bank statements and discovered nearly $200,000 was missing. Bruenburg promplty sued the company as well as its two owners, David L. Lane and David W. Lane in Rankin County Circuit Court.

Check out this little item on the agenda for the December 20 meeting of the Jackson City Council:

He's bad, he's black, and he is BACK!  The Golden Child returned to Saturday Night Live last night after a thirty-something year absence.

Don't feel like getting out in the rain to go to church? Enjoy this 1995 Christmas Eve sermon presented by the late Dr. Frank Pollard (First Baptist - Jackson). 

For those Americans who celebrate the real reason for Christmas, joy at this time of year comes from much more than sparkling trees and glittery presents. It is a joy like no other for souls who have been ignited by the coming of the Light of the World.

Two thieves burglarized a house on Newland Street (between Wayneland and Ridgewood) before 11 AM today. A woman's furbodog camera captured the invasion. The two hoodlums stole two guns, a camera, cordless drill, and some Christmas presents.

JJ is proud to present for the Christmas season a holiday classic.  Enjoy.

Stellar job of parking at Highland Village today:

Foreman-Lyle.  It's literally not the name of a fight but a brawl.  None of the classic tactics such as bobbin and weaving, rope a doping, or even sticking and moving are used. Nope.  All technique disappeared at the sound of the opening bell. This was a street fight where two pugilists stood toe to toe and took turns throwing everything they had at each other.  This was not the poetry of the sweet science but rather a torrid staccato of violence that ended in the crash of the canvas.  Enjoy.

UMC published the following story written by Annie Oeth.

Is he in the House or isn't he in the House? That 'tis the question for State Representative Robert Johnson.  Y'all Politics published a nice little scoop this morning about Mr. Johnson's sudden retirement  and equally-sudden unretirement from the legislature:

Something that is not always good.   So much for the dining room.

Madison County Sheriff Randy Tucker issued the following statement and mug shot.

Two hotheaded knowitalls, er, make that pundits who just happen to be brothers are going at it on CSPAN when a higher authority just happens to call in to the show....

Crimestoppers is seeking a murder suspect:

The city of Jackson issued the following statement.

Attorney General Jim Hood issued the following statement. 

Won't be able to post anything until early to mid afternoon so consider this post to be an open thread. Fire away.

A federal judge ordered the release of an ailing Bernie Ebbers.  The order is posted below.

When is regifting ok? That is the question tackled by our friends at It's a Southern Thing recently.  Enjoy.

UMC posted the following story written by Kate Royals. 

Savannah Reis asked a Rankin County Circuit Court to dismiss an indictment against her.  A Rankin County grand jury indicted Savannah Reis for two counts of sexual battery with a minor on September 18 while she was a swim coach at Performance Elite Aquatics.  She is an elementary school teacher in Madison County but is currently on administrative leave. 

The District at Eastover issued the following press release.

Give the Baker Boyz credit for never quitting.  Brent Alexander and Alexander Seawright filed a motion for a settlement conference against SEC Receiver Alysson Mills in SEC v. Butler Snow et al in U.S. District Court.   This post is for the Madison Timber junkies.  The motion is posted below.

Term limits is a tired political concept whose time has come and gone and come again, this time as part of California hedge fund billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer’s fringe presidential campaign.

Madison County Sheriff Randy Tucker issued the following statement.

How should bullying be defined?   Posted below is a notification a local school sent to a parent regarding her child's behavior.  The children in question are 14 years old. 

JPD issued the following statement. 

The Ridgway Lane scandal continued in Rankin County Circuit Court last week.  Judge John Emfinger issued a preliminary injunction against Ridgway Lane, David L. Lane, and David W. Lane Thursday at a hearing.  The injunction freezes all assets and orders the defendants to provide a list of all assets to the Bridgwater I and II HOA's. 

Posted below is a rather nasty tornado that touched down in Bogue Chitto today. 

Dwan Wakefield, Jr. will serve 35 years in prison for his participation in crimes related to the murder of little Kingston Frazier.  WLBT reported:

Picture of tornado at Hwy 61 and Grand Gulf Road.  Credit: Michael Logue.

Madison County Deputy Brad Sullivan made his first public appearance at a gala held in his honor Saturday night.  Deputy Sullivan was shot in the head earlier this year while responding to a domestic violence incident.  Frankly, his recovery was nothing short of miraculous.   Posted below is video of Deputy Sullivan speaking Saturday night. Be sure and make sure there are no onions in the room.

The Mississippi Community Education Center hosted a Cookies and Photos with Santa event at our 750 N State Street Location, Thursday, December 12th. There were over 60 kids in attendance from metro area childcare facilities. The children each took a photo with Santa, had story time with our Early Childhood Academy Coaches, and received refreshments. The mission of the Early Childhood Academy is to provide ongoing high quality technical assistance and professional development to child care providers and families through resource and referral services to ensure a nurturing learning environment that promotes readiness.

21 years if the question is asked in Hinds County.  Hinds County Assistant District Attorney Greta Mack and Circuit Judge Winston Kidd approved a plea bargain that will allow  Marcus Mallett to only serve 21 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to 2nd Degree Murder in the death of Shanitra Ramsey.

Madison County Sheriff Randy Tucker issued the following alert and picture.

Saturday Night Live had some fun with the Christmas holiday last night. Thank goodness for wine.

A Twitter video shows a Domino's Driver  recovering from a robbery and assault last night in Jackson.

If you can't make it to church this morning, enjoy this 1990 sermon presented by the late Dr. Frank Pollard of First Baptist Church (Jackson). 

"Who will pay $250K to eat with Tate Reeves at inauguration dinner?" read the headline in the Clarion-Ledger.

The incoming governor's inaugural committee is seeking "platinum sponsors" willing to ante up to have dinner with Reeves plus VIP access to all inauguration events. The article says that the identities of these donors and others paying for inauguration events will remain secret. The money will actually be paid to a new 501(c)(4) non-profit corporation called For All Mississippi for which Mississippi, unlike states with transparency laws, provides no limits or disclosure requirements.

Actor Anthony Mackie spilled the beans on why Hollywood movies are so bad today:

LSU's Joe Burrow won the Heisman Trophy tonight, breaking four Heisman Trophy voting records:

The Mississippi Supreme Court changed the playing field for judicial elections. Judicial elections are non-partisan in Mississippi.  Judicial candidates are barred from seeking the endorsements of political parties.  However, the Court removed the prohibition Thursday.

Koestler Prime is apparently having some problems with its Facebook page so JJ is going to lend a helping hand to get the word out about it's gift cards.  Julie Koestler posted this morning:

JPD issued the following video and statement on Twitter.

HBO dropped the trailer for Season 10 of Curb Your Enthusiasm this week. 

MDOC issued the following press release.

It looks like some kid got a case of the stupid and made a threat against Pearl Middle School.  The Pearl Public School District posted the following statement on its Facebook page:

The Justice Department issued the following press release.

Pelahatchie almost went a Christmas season without its famous Christmas lights.  Mayor Ryshonda Beechem posted on Facebook on December 4:

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

Domino's will no longer deliver pizza to Northeast Jackson at night.  WLBT reported Wednesday night:

Tomorrow night on HBO.....

The Clinton Police Department issued the following statement.

A Madison family's fight against the Annandale homeowners association garnered quite a few headlines last month.  Richard and Pam Navari are living in an RV parked in their driveway after an electrical fire damaged part of their home last year on Christmas Eve.  However, the parking of the RV violates Madison city ordinances since the Navaris did not obtain required HOA approval.  Few things will make a reporter foam at the mouth as a struggling family taking on a heartless homeowner's association and big, bad corporate America.  The only thing missing from the pre-packaged, fill-in-the-blank stories were names and actual reporting but don't worry, heartstrings were pulled and pulled hard.  

Credit: WAPT

Need a laugh? Check out this Flat Earth debate.  Firing Line it is not.

Attorney General Jim Hood issued the following statement. 

There may be hope yet.  Check out what is coming to theatres next summer.

The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

Will the Lanes go to jail? Both Bridgewater I and II homeowner's associations filed motions to show cause yesterday in Rankin County Circuit Court against Ridgway Lane, David W. Lane, and David L. Lane.   The HOA's claim the defendants are attempting to unload assets and refuse to provide a list of their assets.  Ridgway Lane managed over twenty HOA's in the Jackson metro area. 

Mississippi spends just under $350 million annually operating our state’s prison system – some $30 million less than in 2014. During a 2018 visit to Gulfport, President Donald Trump heaped praise on Mississippi for a series of corrections reforms he said would become a model for the nation.

UMC issued the following story written by Annie Oeth.

Check out a goldien oldie that returns to the theatre tomorrow night in Madison and Pearl:

The District at Eastover issued the following statement. 

Here we go again, same old ____ again, stealing all the revenue, who knows when we will be through, sound off!  Yet, yet, yet another lawsuit was filed in Rankin County Circuit Court against Ridgway & the Lanes.  The Timbers Homeowners Association accused Ridgway Lane, Papa Lane, and Baby Lane of embezzling over $90,000 from its accounts.

The Clinton Police Department issued the following statement and pictures.

David L. Lane and Ridgway Lane finally responded to lawsuits filed against him by Bridgewater I & II Homeowner's Association:

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation issued the following statement.

The power is out in downtown Jackson right now.  Entergy said 1,000 customers are without power.  Pictures are posted below.

WLBT is live-streaming the introduction of new Ole Miss Head Footbacll Coach Lane Kiffin.  The stream is posted below.

JPD Chief James Davis is holding a press conference right now about the recent spate of shootings. The presser is streamed below. Thanks, WAPT.

When you lose, you lose:

31% vaccination rate + one measles virus = seventy deaths in Samoa.  The Wall Street Journal reported last week:

It seems the Sierra Club got itself a Republican in Mississippi, finally.

Yesterday was the 78th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.  Posted below are colorized photos of the 110 minutes of hell that were visited about America that day.  Never Forget.

JPD has its hands full this weekend.  JPD tweeted:

Straight from the Bossier City Target:

Feeling guilty about staying in bed instead of going to church? Don't worry, JJ is here to take away that guilt.  Enjoy this 1990 sermon presented by the late Dr. Frank Pollard (First Baptist Church - Jackson). 

Conservatives regularly cite transparency and efficiency as goals to make government smaller and better. Too often, though, said conservatives do not deliver on these goals.

New conservative leadership in Mississippi may be about to change that.

It looks like Lane Kiffin will be the next Head Football Coach at Ole Miss.  Neal McReady tweeted last night:

(Read in that movie guy voice) He's bad, he's black, and he is BACK!  Yes, Mr. Barbecue-loving, Rolex-wearing, Ric Flair wannabe Kenny Wayne Jones is returning to the Capitol.  Check it out. 

The Eastbrooke Condominium Association accused Ridgway Lane and the Lanes of stealing over $500,000 from various accounts and cd's in a lawsuit filed today in Rankin County Circuit Court. 

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

The city of Canton sued Todd Sandridge and his company, Big South Events, for allegedly stiffing the city on a contract to manage the Canton Multipurpose and Equine Center in Madison County Circuit Court on November 7.  Canton also claimed Sandridge allowed the building to be damaged and burglarized. 

Credit: Mississippi Film Office

Posted below is the transcript of the TRO hearing held in Bridgewater I v. Ridgway Lane et al in Rankin County Circuit Court two weeks ago.  Bridgewater II was also a participant in the hearing.  JJ  covered the hearing in an earlier post.  Judge John Emfinger renewed the TRO at the hearing.

Apparently nobody is going to get the concessions contract for the Mississippi State Fairgrounds.  The Fairgrounds Commission cancelled the RFP today.  The Commission recently awarded the contract to Valley Food Services but Gary Clark protested.  Mr. Clark had a no-bid exclusive contract at the Fairgrounds for twenty years.  Fairgrounds Chairman Andy Gipson issued the statement posted below.

Look who's trying to sneak in through the back door.

 Collection of all posts about Lamar Adams/Madison Timber case. 

UPDATE (4:30 PM): ACQUITTED! Jury acquitted McHenry on all three counts after two hours of deliberation.

Original Post: William McHenry, Jr. is on trial this week in U.S. District Court in the Madison Timber fraud case.  A grand jury indicted him earlier this year for securities and wire fraud.  The case is assigned to Judge Carlton Reeves.

- MBN Director John Dowdy not a certified law enforcement officer. 
- Director spent thousands on clothes. 
- Director used MBN vehicles for commuting. 
- Director lied about MBN personnel buying back comp time. 

State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement and report on the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics.

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation issued the following statement.

Well, that was fun.  Yours truly went to see When Harry Met Sally Tuesday night at Tinseltown. Got tickets Sunday night on Fandango, picked my seats, all should be fine, right? Nope.  As it turned out, I got to be THAT guy at the movies.

The Pearl Police Department issued the following statement. 

All the posts about the Lamar Adams and Madison Timber cases are collected together on one page.  Click here to go to the Lamar Adams page. More than a few people are keeping up with this case on JJ.  Hopefully, this page will make it easier for them to do so.  Enjoy.

Gulf Coast residents are grumbling over the ticket prices for the new Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport.  Although the ticket prices are higher than the aquarium in New Orleans, they cheaper than most other aquariums in the South.   WLOX reported:

JPD issued the following statement. 

The Great Assumption in Mississippi politics has long been that race is the lowest common denominator. For good or ill, it is undeniable that this assumption is the basis for how political campaigns are operated, for the crafting of political messaging, and for the evolution of the two-party system in the state since Reconstruction.

HBO announced season 10 of Curb Your Enthusiasm will pop up next month.  Enjoy the trailer posted below.

UMC issued the following story written by Annie Oeth.

Someone apparently got a burr up his butt about attorney Dennis Sweet today.

The District at Eastover issued the following statement. 

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

SEC Receiver Allyson Mills asked victims of Lamar Adams' phony timber investment scheme to assign to her their rights to recover against parties such as Butler Snow and Baker Donelson.  A copy of a letter sent to the victims is posted below.

Nothing like a Bourbon Street Brawl.  Do NOT, repeat, do NOT drink anything while watching this video from Saturday night.   This is just plain downright funny as hell.

The city of Clinton issued the following statement.

He was a class act. Rest in peace.

Check out this Michigan State football player at Saturday's game.

Well, well, well, look who is hosting a fund-raiser for the new Central District Transportation Commissioner.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued the following statement.

This post is authored by Leftenent Governor-Elect Hilbert Hosemann. 

We were humbled the night of November 5 to receive more than 60 percent of the vote for Lieutenant Governor — an instruction from Mississippians to move forward with our plans to grow our economy, provide every child with quality public educational opportunities, make healthcare more accessible, and shore up our roads and bridges.

The morning of November 6, the hard work began to put these plans into action.

Updated at 8:05 PM to include Ole Miss statement. 

Well that was quick.  Neal McReady just Tweeted that Ole Miss fired Head Football Coach Matt Luke. The university apparently bought out the entire offensive staff as well.    Ole Miss issued the following statement on its website:

The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

The Mississippi Department of Health issued the following statement last week. 

Holiday weekends mean it's tougher to get to church.  If that sentence applies to you, enjoy this sermon presented by the late Dr. Frank Pollard of First Baptist Church (Jackson). 

As we adults bumble into this Christmas season (Advent started December 1st), some of our attention should turn toward our behavior and that of our favorite leaders.

When "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” written in 1934 by John Frederick Coots and Haven Gillespie, gets to "Oh, he's making a list and checking it twice; He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice" that's not just a funny message for children.

Ole Miss literally tried to piss away the Egg Bowl last night.... and succeeded in making itself the Bulldogs' bitch. 

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Medicaid is busting New York's budget.  The New York Daily News reported a week ago:

The Madison Police Department issued the following statement Wednesday night.

The current concessions vendor at the Mississippi Fairgrounds is raising hell because he was forced to bid for the new contract.  The Clarion-Ledger reported:

It's been over 25 years but former Hinds CC alum Leon Lett made on Thanksgiving very memorable in a way he would probably rather forget:

Will John Dowdy and Marshall Fisher claim that if you buy avocados, you are supporting the Mexican Drug Cartels? It seems the cartels are diversifying their portfolios.  The Los Angeles Times engaged in a sudden bout of journalism last week and reported:

Keep an eye out for this stolen classic car in the Jackson metro area.

JJ wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving as the Kingfish prepares to eat dead burnt bodies.  Enjoy.

Funny but true describes this week's edition of SEC Shorts.  Enjoy.

The city of Clinton issued the following statement.

Madison County Deputy Brad Sullivan is actually walking, yes, walking.  See for yourself:

A Clinton homeowners association accused Ridgway Lane of embezzling over $168,000 from its bank accounts.  Oakhurst Homeowners Association sued the HOA management company in Rankin County Circuit Court yesterday.    Oakhurst claimed family members of the owners of Ridgway Lane either received or endorsed suspicious checks drawn on Oakhurst funds.

As a longtime state lottery supporter, I quietly celebrated the official beginning Monday of Mississippi’s entry into this form of raising state revenue as small victory over the notion of Mississippi continuing to shoot itself in the foot through senseless and unjustifiable lottery opposition. I bought one on the way home from work – and lost.

Make that a double or triple ouch.   How would you like to be on the receiving end of these punches?

Some poor schmuck made the mistake of pointing out on social media that some of our local panhandlers are begging in style:

 The Mississippi Lottery Corporation issued the following statement.

The lawsuits continue to pile up against Ridgway Lane and the Lanes.  An October 29 check for the Ridgway Lane payroll apparently bounced.  People Lease, Inc, sued the company, David W. Lane, and David L. Lane in Madison County Court Friday for $18,763.

Jim Harreld is not taking his election day loss lying down but is fighting Karl Banks in Madison County Circuit Court.  Former Madison County District 4 Supervisor Karl Banks (D) beat Republican Jim Harreld by 51 votes.  Mr. Harreld filed a petition this afternoon contesting the election results.

Mississippi Insurance Commish Miguel Chaney issued the following advisory and video on turkey fryer fires.

Howard Stern + LSU Coach Ed Orgeron = greatness.  Listen for yourself.

The District at Eastover issued the following press release.

The Mississippi Lottery Commission issued the following press release and commercial.

The Kingfish won a round at the Mississippi Ethics Commission last week.  Hearing Officer Sonia Shurden ruled the Pelahatchie Board of Aldermen violated the Open Meetings Act when it conducted its work sessions by "huddling" in a corner of the Board room, making it impossible for the audience to hear any discussion.

Board & City Officials huddle during July work session.

Need a laugh? Check out the Democratic Debate on SNL last night.  Enjoy.

The city of Jackson gave New Stage Theatre a new environmental attraction of sorts.  A fountain appeared at the corner of Monroe and Carlisle Streets over the last few days.  There is just one problem - the fountain pumps raw sewage into a creek that flows past Belhaven Beach and into the Pearl River.  Posted below is the video yours truly shot today.

SEC Receiver Allyson Mills filed an amended complaint against Butler Snow, Baker Donelson, Matt Thornton, Jon Seawright, and Matt Thornton Friday.  The amended complaint is posted below.  It's posted strictly for the readers who are following this case.

The late Dr. Frank Pollard preached on money in the 1990 sermon posted below.  If you can't make it to church this morning, Enjoy.

Yes, super shopping day Black Friday seems to be more top of the mind these days than family-friendly holiday Thanksgiving. Guess that's just another example of how our lives have become much more transactional than relational.

Stay away from the intersection of Carlisle and Monroe Streets in Jackson (by New Stage Theatre).  A fountain of raw sewage is flowing into the nearby creek.  The Pearl Riverkeepers posted on Facebook:

Antifa punk decides to take on Good Ole Boy.  See the result for yourself.

Today has been a busy day in the Ridgway Lane embezzlement scandal.  The Bridgewaters appeared in court today while the Palisades and the Diplomat sued Ridgeway Lane, David W. Lane, and David L. Lane for embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from their bank accounts.  Ridgway Lane managed homeowners associations in the Jackson metro area . 

Sam Hall is leaving the Clarion-Ledger.  The state newspaper reported: 

UMC issued the following press release written by Gary Pettus. 

Palisades homeowners are fighting back against a Homeowners Association Board they hold responsible for the disappearance of hundreds of thousands of dollars of their assessments.  This email is circulating among Palisades residents:

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

Time for some late-night fun with the Star Wars franchise.  Doomcock reports the new Star Wars movie will be worse than reported earlier.   Yup, we are going to take seriously a dude wearing a goofy mask and John Lennon outfit in front of a Star Trek background.  Welcome to Hollywood journalism in 2019.  Enjoy.

The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

UMC issued the following press release. 

The Palisades reports its  losses in the Ridgway Lane embezzlement scandal are $89,000.   Six homeowners associations sued Ridgway Lane for allegedly cleaning out HOA bank accounts that were managed by the Flowood company.  The Palisades HOA Board of Directors sent the following email to its members yesterday:

Imagine if state government decided how many car dealerships were allowed in Mississippi.

JPD issued the following statement. 

The New York Times, yes, the New York Times, actually posted something funny today and did so intentionally. Enjoy.

All good things come to an end, some sooner than others.  Deep South Pops is shutting it down.

The media had a field day last week with the plight of a woman who claimed she and her family were forced to live in an RV after a fire damaged their home on Christmas Eve.  WAPT reported:

Mississippi House Speaker William J. “Billy” McCoy was a second-generation state lawmaker, a college-educated vocational agriculture teacher, a Farmers Home Administration loan officer and briefly an auditor for the state – and yes, he was a farmer and one of his family’s successful cash crops was red wiggler worms.

The St. Paddy's Day Parade will be here for at least another year. The Clarion-Ledger reported today:

UMMC issued the following press release authored by Annie Oeth. 

Posted below is a recording of the July 24, 2018 Executive Committee meeting of the Jackson Zoological Society. This is the meeting where yours truly and another Board member confronted the Executive Director over an audit's report of the misuse of state bond funds.  Needless to say, the meeting grew very contentious at times.

Governor Phil Bryant issued the following statement. 

Train up a child the way he should go......

Homeowners in the Madison subdivision of St. Ives can probably breathe a little easier.  The St. Ives Homeowners Association sent out the following email to its members last week:

State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement and report.

Millsaps College issued the following statement. 

SEC Shorts dedicated this week's production to fallen Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

The Embezzlement Epidemic is apparently not limited to homeowner's associations but has spread to other organizations as well.  WLBT reported some shenanigans apparently took place at the Flowood Chamber of Commerce:

Update: The victim is the defendant's ex-boyfriend.  She has a restraining order against him.  

The Pearl Police Department issued the following statement. 

If you couldn't make it to church today, enjoy this sermon presented by the late Dr. Frank Pollard of First Baptist Church (Jackson).

Single moms living in poverty and children born into those households didn't capture much attention in recent statewide elections. Trends suggest paying attention might be very important.

Add Stonebridge to the list of homeowners associations victimized (allegedly) by Ridgway Lane:

Rankin County attorney Ed Rainer got himself in a wee bit of trouble in Court yesterday.  It appears he called the court one of the Kangaroo variety and well, you can see for yourself what his transgressions earned him.

The crew at Zea's held a press conference and tour for the media Wednesday at its new location in Renaissance. Apparently one reporter loved the sample food so much he kept chowing down during the interviews in front of no less than three cameras.

The Bruenburg Property Owner's Association in Clinton sued Ridgway Lane to recover embezzled funds in Rankin County Circuit Court today.  There are six homeowners associations suing Ridgway Lane for allegedly cleaning out the HOA bank accounts that were managed by the Flowood company.

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.

A sexual harassment lawsuit against Hinds County Tax Collector Eddie Fair settled for $110,000.  Bernitha Rice, a former Tax Collector employee sued Mr. Fair two years ago in U.S. District Court.

King Kenny Rulz The Palisades.  Check out this notice The Palisades HOA Board of Directors sent to its members two days ago.

The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District will lower the water level of the Ross Barnett Reservoir four feet as it eradicates salvinia.  The agenda for Monday's Board meeting states:

Matt Wyatt provides some of his expert analysis on the Bama-LSU game  in this week's film study edition.  Enjoy.

A New Orleans favorite is coming to Ridgeland.  Zea's Rotisserie Restaurant & Bar will open later this month at Renaissance.  Tasty Thai ribs, garlic & herb glazed chicken, the Kingfish's mouth just went Niagara Falls writing those words.  Zea's naturally issued a statement:

A lawsuit claims David L. Lane confessed to embezzling, allegedly, funds from homeowners associations in the Jackson metro area.  The Lakebend Homeowners Association in Brandon made the startling claim in a lawsuit filed against Ridgeway Lane, David W. Lane, and David L. Lane in Rankin County Circuit Court this morning. 


The lawsuit says it all.  Lakebend stated in its complaint:

More embezzlement (alleged) has been discovered in the Ridgway Lane scandal.  The Dinsmor Homeowners Association's Board of Directors said $217,782 was missing from funds managed by Ridgway Lane.  Ridgway Lane is a homeowners association management company in Flowood.  It stands accused of embezzling nearly $2 million from various homeowners associations in the Jackson metro area.  Dinsmor also sued the company as well as David L. Lane  in Rankin County Circuit Court this morning.

The Dinsmor HOA Board of Directors sent the notice posted below to its members yesterday:

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith issued the following statement. 

This old video of LSU qb Joe Burrow popped up today on Twitter.

A lender accused one of the Baker Boyz, Jon Seawright, of engaging in a bit of fraud when he filed bankruptcy recently.  The legal industry website Law360 reported:

The city of Jackson issued the following press release.

Republican Gov.-Elect Tate Reeves won a solid general election victory over Democratic nominee Jim Hood and two minor party candidates in a race that was projected to be much tighter.

How bad is the new Star Wars movie?  So bad that the Street Committee says George Lucas was brought back to fix Act III after it scored a 4 on test screening, causing Robert Iger to totally lose it.  One reason D&D were kicked to the curb.   Keep in mind the source in the video below is a masked-dude wearing a John Lennon shirt with a Star Trek backdrop.  Enjoy.

Add The Barrington to the list of homeowners associations allegedly ripped off by Ridgway Lane.  The Barrington Condominium Association sued Ridgway Lane & Associates as well as David L. Lane and David W. Lane in Rankin County Circuit Court today.  The Flowood company manages homeowners associations. Several homeowners associations accused the Lanes and their company of embezzling nearly a million dollars from their accounts.

Well, it doesn't take a genius to figure out what the subject of this week's SEC Shorts video is. Enjoy.

Former Congressman and Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy issued the following statement. 

The Ridgway Lane scandal continues to mushroom as more homeowners associations accused the company of embezzling nearly a million dollars from local homeowner's associations it managed. Bridgewater asked a Madison Circuit Judge to freeze all of the assets of the company, David W. Lane, and David L. Lane.  The Bridgewater at Old Agency homeowner's association jumped into the fray today, charging Ridgeway Lane embezzled 343,938 from the  in its own lawsuit filed in Rankin County Circuit Court today. 

The Dinsmor and Palisades homeowners associations stated in notices sent to members that they discovered large sums of money missing from Ridgway Lane-managed accounts as well.

Bill Maher took on Zuckerberg Friday night in a most humorous way.  Enjoy.

The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

JPD issued the following statement yesterday.