Jackson Jambalaya

Welcome to Yazoo County. Oh, Sorry . This is Jackson. Again, local law enforcement in both counties does jack squat.

These kids have no hope for the future. It’s “live fast die young”. Sad!

Nothing like a Sunday afternoon drive.

Well they are not shooting at each other.

How can they get away with this?

This is literally no different that white people in Rankin riding Chinese gokarts through the trailerpark or the Nouveau rich in Madison riding custom golf carts around their community. But KKKingfish makes an issue because they are African American and he is a cryptofascist.

Can you blame them? Those vehicles can handle the potholes.

Gotta rouse up the old white dudes. Those pearls ain't gonna clutch themselves.

@jealous in Jackson 9:36, there is a difference in a neighborhood and public well traveled streets.

They were riding around the hwy 80/18 area this morning at 9:30am, I was pulling up to work and saw them going around some cars parked at a redlight (so yes, the ran the light). Sad thing is that I saw it and didnt even think anything strange of it, im becoming numb to the chaos

Looks like fun. Is their a Facebook page for their group ride?

As a nouveau riche in Madison, I agree with 9:36am. Looks like harmless fun to me. Cops ain't up here busting our 15 year olds driving golf carts down the street. In the immortal words of Jesse Tyler Ridgway: "Daddy Chill".

Big difference between neighborhood streets and boulevards. Bikers aren't wearing helmets either.

Let me see, Precious Martin was killed four-wheeling in a neighborhood. I had a mechanic whose little girl died on one back in the 2000's in Brandon.

If I was really racist, my dear little commentor, I would want them to get killed doing this crap.

Exactly. Only in the twisted worldview of "Everything is racist" is it racist to express concern over black people killing themselves.

True racists would be indifferent.

/but at least they stopped at the red light

We did the same crap in the 80's on three wheelers, before they were outlawed. Kids being kids. Try hitting a Jackson pothole riding a THREE wheeler.

Does anyone recognize the streets? I couldn't make out a sign and wondered where they were doing their cruising.

"How can they get away with this?" Well, lets see. Never mind, you know why.

" W A R R I O R S... come out and PLAY-EE AAYYYY!"""

God I HATE this city.

Just wait until they start with the waverunners on wheels. Heads will assplode!

Ride or die!

Would I prefer they not ride in the streets? Yes Does the mean those kids are thugs, dont have a future, or are the product of a failed race? No
Kids being kids. White kids, black kids, all kids normally push the limits. T

@10:29
3 wheeled ATVs were never outlawed. Honda quit selling them in the USA to avoid litigation. You can still buy a Honda Big Red used and they are highly sought after.
If three wheelers were somehow illegal then explain all of the street legal trikes on the road?

Come on folks, they are on their way to church.

Mad Max Fury Road... Jackson Style

What are the odds any of these guys have a valid driver's license? Or any level of motor vehicle insurance required by state law?

We were all young once. Kids like to race. Shocker. Won't hear me griping about typical teen-age stuff. Kids are gonna race, they are going to take risks, and they are going to test their manhood. That's just a fact of life. However, scenes such as this one are getting to be a problem around Jackson. Jackson has pretty much given up the streets to the daredevils. Four-wheelers should not be on main thoroughfares, period. These aren't golf carts traveling in quiet neighborhoods where the speed limit is 25 mph. They are getting on busier streets where the speed limits can be 40 mph or higher.

JJ has also gotten reports from readers over the last year about how these guys tie up or block traffic. Its funny to them. Several of the bikers weren't wearing helmets either but I'm not going to go Karen on them today.

That was Highway 80 and 18 by Metro Center. No helmets is illegal but more than that Dangerous. I would hate for that to be my family member if I received a call that they were critical with head injury, etc. This has nothing to do with RACE so stay playing that card. The lives of these young men is more important. Safety is the concern as every life is precious to God!

Let an attorney, there are plenty of them and maybe a judge or two that read this blog, tell us who will be at fault when one of the riders in the pic and videos get killed while riding/driving an illegal vehicle on the street by a licensed/INSURED driver in a street LEGAL and TAGGED vehicle while breaking traffic laws. Its just a matter of time........

The same goes for the neighborhood 11-12 year old golf cart riders, with 5-6 of their friends in the cart holding on anywhere they can get a grip, that are also mentioned but most commenters seem to think its ok.

In a gated community it may be fine but nongated subdivisions/neighborhoods are the same as any city street or local/state highway. All offenders should be ticketed or parked until they and their illegal vehicle can be hauled away.

If Jackson had a functional library system, they would have an alternative option to doing this. (Extreme sarcasm on the option part)

1:29, it depends entirely upon the county suit is filed in. each fiefdom is different

That we are actually debating whether this anti-social behavior is acceptable says all there is to say about the state of Jackson.

Keep lowering the bar, folks. Sooner or later you're bound to hit bottom. Maybe then Jackson and its people will have a chance.

Yeah we rode bikes too. We had wrecks, broke bones, got legs burned, ect. Basically we acted like dumb-ass normal little boys.

But our fun was always on the "trails" we created . . . within the neighborhood "woods" .

NEVER ONCE did we take our antics onto the streets of Jackson.

Hell, back then JPD would have stopped our behavior on the spot if we had gone on the streets. JPD would scare us to death ... and then turn our ignorant pea brain selfs over to our Dads for a real ass whooping.

But that was a long time ago in a MUCH BETTER galaxy ...
far far away.

9:36 - please provide a valid definition of a
"cryptofascist" and please give examples.

You don’t know much about Madison then. During the recent ice storm seeing a Polaris parked at a gas station was not uncommon. We don’t have Tater Tot parkways from our subdivisions.

Reminder that this is Day 15 asking where is all of the distilled water in Madison Proper?

Didnt The Queen Mother Mary make riding golf carts in the city limits of Madison?

Yes sir just kids having fun. And if you think differently you’re obviously a white devil slave master. See how that fits the agenda? If you think anything more intelligently than a fourteen year olds brain level you must surely be a racist. Never mind the fact these so called kids are running 45 mph or faster on a four wheeler designed for half that speed in the dirt. Their brakes aren’t designed for the street nor is the suspension. And if by chance one of these harmless delinquents runs into your vehicle, and dies you can take it to the bank you’ll fighting for your life in court. Just trying to avoid a man slaughter charge. All while the kids parents who let their little angels drive illegally call you everything under the sun in front of press cameras. So let it slide and for your own sake avoid the little morons. Father Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do. But the law won’t forgive you for hurting one of these future presidents.

Yeah, these kids shouldn't be doing that, but this is no big thing. Particularly compared to the I-55 block party with burnouts and twerkers and social media broadcasts back around New Year's.

Maybe they're just frustrated that they can get gas but can't bathe because the water is still off at many of their houses, so they're taking it to the streets.

In response to 1:29: I think it would come down to who was at fault in the accident. If both parties bear some fault, the fact finder (jury) determines the allocation (percentage) of fault and reduces the damage award(s) accordingly.

Basically, just because someone is on the street illegally does not mean they are automatically 100% at fault in a accident, unless there is a statute to the contrary. For an 11-12 year old, I believe the parents would be responsible for the child's negligence.

Just my $0.02

That was Bailey Ave approaching Woodrow Wilson.

Drive Fast! Take chances!

Take um and put a shovel in their hand and dig up water line that need replacing.

This goes on in my neighborhood.
100% of the kids and adults are white.
100% of the kids and adults are from "conservative" families.
100% of the time law enforcement does nothing.

Soooo...... they get on Ridgewood and Old Canton Road to do it? Or maybe it is Pearson Road? St. Augustine? Madison Avenue? Highland Colony Parkway? Old Brandon Road? Siwell Road?

This is why a neurosurgery or orthopedic residency at UMC is such a good place to train. Lots of these folks to practice on.

Hey Kingfish- Have high speed chases through downtown Jackson during lunch become so common that the local media does not even make note of them anymore?
Ran to store at 12:05 PM today from work and was in the line of fire from a newer white Toyota 4Runner that came around the I20W ramp onto State Street at about 100 MPH at least followed by at minimum 6-7 Brandon or Richland police cars. Going so fast I couldn’t even tell- only that the cars were black and white.
Dick in 4Runner damn near lost it getting onto State which would have had him hit me pretty much head on.
I hope they got the guy but I’m sure he or they bailed and ran shortly after.
That is the third time I have had a close call jackass running from cops.
Not blaming the cops whatsoever- they are doing what needs to be done.
Figured there would have at least been some mention of it somewhere but have not seen a thing. Crazy.

This goes on in my neighborhood.
100% of the kids and adults are white.
100% of the kids and adults are from "conservative" families.
100% of the time law enforcement does nothing.


Name the neighborhood, otherwise bullshit.

I recognize at least one of the ATVs as exactly like the one stolen from my property last month in Rankin County.

You're wrong 11:43! Three wheel ATVs were never (and still are not) street legal. Whether the ATV has 3, 4 or 6 wheels, it's not legal to ride it on municipal, county, state or federal roadways in Mississippi.

A motorcycle 'trike' is NOT considered a 3-wheeler and IS street legal just as a 3-wheel car is street legal.

Be careful on that Pogo-Stick, pal.

It's the flag....It's the flag.... It's ahhh never mind, my bad!!!!

That was Bailey Avenue. I was part of the Bailey Avenue Gang! WAAAAAAY back in the day.

Exactly, Honda xl70.
10:15 - they said, “next!”

Kingfish: Please take a guess at how long this would be allowed to take place on either St. Augustine, Madison Avenue or Highland Colony Parkway. My guess is one minute and 28 seconds after it was first called in. My second guess would be half that amount of time.

@9:08
You win the award for the poorest reading comprehension on Jackson Jambalaya.

11:43 said none of what you are attempting to argue

Cop car Twerking and ATV street riding. Gotta LOVE Jackson!

Hell, I remember in the late 70's early 80's Jackson had a pretty good street racing scene, we drag raced 3500 lb cars well over a 100mph. Most of us remember being ten feet tall and bulletproof.

Let me preface by saying I find it annoying when kids are on golf carts in my neighborhood and on the sidewalk that I am using to...well...Walk.

So it makes me sad that so many defend this behavior at all. And these dont appear to be kids?

I dont want this in my non Jxn neighborhood and I am sad that Jxn residents would defend or be ok with this in their domain.

It is not safe, no matter the skin color of the participant.

Let me preface by saying I find it annoying when kids are on golf carts in my neighborhood and on the sidewalk that I am using to...well...Walk.

Which neighborhood? Surely you can name it.

Just curious 10:23, Are you trying to prove that white kids do or don't ride golf carts in neighborhoods?

They do and its probably not safe and they should probably knock it off.

The video KF posted displays adults also behaving in an unsafe manner and they should also probably knock it off.

I don't know how naming a neighborhood could add validity to the anecdote provided since I doubt you have irrefutable knowledge to confirm or deny said claim on all possible neighborhoods...but good luck with your odd obsession.

The ability to condemn bad behavior based solely on the behavior and not skin color of participant or location of bad behavior is sadly uncommon.

You can't get through Reunion without seeing a golf cart on the streets. However, the community is gated, there are numerous stops signs. The speed limit is what? 20 mph?

Now, show me some people pulling this stuff on HIghland Colony or Bozeman and I'll post the video.

We were all young once. Kids like to race. Shocker. Won't hear me griping about typical teen-age stuff. Kids are gonna race, they are going to take risks, and they are going to test their manhood. That's just a fact of life. However, scenes such as this one are getting to be a problem around Jackson. Jackson has pretty much given up the streets to the daredevils. Four-wheelers should not be on main thoroughfares, period. These aren't golf carts traveling in quiet neighborhoods where the speed limit is 25 mph. They are getting on busier streets where the speed limits can be 40 mph or higher.

JJ has also gotten reports from readers over the last year about how these guys tie up or block traffic. Its funny to them. Several of the bikers weren't wearing helmets either but I'm not going to go Karen on them today.

And once again, you will see countless white kids as well as blacks, doing this in other states.

But when black kids in Jackson, copy the fad!? Goodness gracious, stop the presses, call in the national guard its pandemonium in the streets.

Teenagers have been adrenaline junkies since the inception of time. For all you old jokers that grew up racing up and down Ellis Avenue, hanging out at the Shoney's at Westland plaza, think about how you guys got drunk as skunks and chasing around girls in your muscle cars? Stop sensationalizing teenage behavior.

Kids (and some young adults) do what they do wherever. That does not excuse it or relieve the authorities of their job to control them. Back in my younger years we raced acted like asses in the closest available area...Westland Plaza and Ellis Avenue. My grandkids now live in a nice subdivision and don't have to resort to inner city streets. Obviously the new residents want to continue the tradition. We had hopped up hot rods with 400+ motors and they are riding four wheelers and motor bikes so I guess it's progress. Good luck police.

12:27 - You probably are unaware, but gated communities, by law, have gates that must open when approached. Gated ain't shit when it comes to golf cart safety. What time is your tennis lesson tomorrow?

11:43 said none of what you are attempting to argue. March 9, 2021 at 6:34 AM

That's exactly what he said...that three-wheelers were never illegal and that motorcycle trikes are the same as three wheelers. By the way, if they were never illegal, that would mean they were legal. And if they were never street legal, that also means they were ILLEGAL. I think you're the dummy who can't read.

Those are expensive toys. How do those kids afford them?

6:26, I believe the importance of the "gated" distinction is that the streets in gated communities tend to be privately owned and maintained, rather than public. There are laws that specifically deal with vehicles that can be lawfully operated on public roads.

Jackson is to the country like Tiajuana is to Mexico.