Saturday, July 31, 2021

J.T., Rest in Peace.

 Long-time radio talk show host J.T. Williamson passed away from cancer today.   SupertalkFM memorialized J.T.: 

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Horror in Flowood

 A man freaked out when police tried to pull him over at Dogwood Festival and wound up killing three people as he fled the wrong way down Lakeland Drive even though he was not pursued.  

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D.L. Gardner: For the Good of the People

In the late spring of 2020, many of us warned against government mandates. Mandates restrict individual freedom. Mandates proliferate like proverbial rabbits. Remember “flatten the curve?” Just two weeks. That’s all. We can all lock down, wear masks, wash hands, and maintain social distancing for two weeks. That’s all they asked. 

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The Woke Olympics

 Your teacher was right when she told you everything in fourth grade would stay with you for the rest of your life.  Bill Maher explains what that has to do with the Olympics. Enjoy.

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Friday, July 30, 2021

Power to the People!

 Real Americans from Alabama have had enough and went to New York City to confront Blackrock.

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M-Bar Wants to Expand

 The M-Bar issued the following press release. 

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Breaking Points Calls Out CDC's Mask "Clown Show"

 Breaking Points called the CDC a "clown organization" after the agency recommended wearing masks indoors even if vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus.  

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No Wafflin' Here

 Apparently things got a little out of hand at the Northside Drive Waffle House recently.

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Throwback Thursday

 It's time to go back to...... The Dock.

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Salena Zito: There's More Than Meets the Eye at a Demolition Derby

 The scent of funnel cakes, grilled hot dogs and an ever-so-faint whiff of diesel fuel fill the air. The odd combination somehow works, adding to the excitement and anticipation as thousands of families and gearheads fill the stands surrounding the track of the local Lions Club Demolition Derby here in Westmoreland County. 

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Let's Get Ready to Ruuuumblllle

 David L. Archie will appear on the Kim Wade Radio Show at 4:07 today. Stream live on WYAB.com. 

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No Comment!

 Just an update from the Weather Channel. 

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Family Questions Suspect's Death

 A Rankin County family questions Sheriff Bryan Bailey's report of how their son died during an arrest.  WAPT reported:

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Delbert Pushes for a Better Mississippi at Neshoba

 Leftenent Govenor Delbert Hosemann made the following remarks at the Neshoba County Fair yesterday. 

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

State Med Association Wants All Health Care Workers Vaccinated

 Mississippi State Medical Director Dr. Claude Brunson issued the following statement.

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Who You Going to Call This Fall?

 Another Ghostbusters Afterlife trailer dropped yesterday.  Watch it all the way to the very, very end. ;-)

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Capitol Street Rampage

 Check out Capitol Street Sunday night, just two blocks from JPD headquarters.

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Robert St. John: Opening

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We opened our first restaurant in 1987. When we started the work that September, we had no opening date in mind. I don't even think we set a goal or a target date. We had no idea about the opening date because we really had no idea how to run a restaurant. We were winging it on all fronts.

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It's Going Down

 The Hinds County Board of Supervisors adjourned without taking any action today at a special meeting.  Board President Credell Calhoun intended to remove District 2 Supervisor David L. Archie as Board Vice-President and President-Elect. However, a vote never took place.  The meeting lasted less than four minutes. Watch the video below to see why. Watch below. 

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Sid Salter: Casinos Show Record Growth as Pent-up Demand Drives Overflow Crowds

 How ready were gamblers to return to Mississippi Gulf Coast casinos after COVID and the resulting shutdowns?

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Burglary Suspect Dies During Arrest

 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

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Michael Barone: Speech Suppression is Habit-Forming

 Speech suppression is a habit that the Biden administration and its liberal supporters can't seem to break. Many staffers may have picked up the habit in their student years: Colleges and universities have been routinely censoring "politically incorrect" speech for the last 30 years. As Thomas Sowell noted, "There are no institutions in America where free speech is more severely restricted than in our politically correct colleges and universities, dominated by liberals."

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Surprise! Dashcam Video Shows Different Story than Viral Video

 JJ obtains complete video of controversial traffic stop and arrest. 

The video of 2019 Clay County traffic stop tells a completely different story than the short video that smeared two MHP troopers in the national media two years ago.


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Civil Rights Legend Finishes His Race

 Civil rights pioneer Bob Moses passed away several days ago.  The accolades and tributes pour in for the man who so valiantly ran his race.

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WLBT Digs Up More Dirt at Election Commission

 Well, well, well.  It seems there may be some questionable spending at the Hinds County Election Commission after all.  WLBT's Anthony Warren reported:

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Idiot of the Day

 New York dude talked the wrong smack to the wrong people. 

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Monday, July 26, 2021

Double Homicide in Terry

Update: CAUGHT in CLINTON!

 

Hinds County Sheriff Lee Vance issued the following statement.

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Going, Going......

 Yet another Northeast Jackson store is moving to Madison.

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Dan Berger: Wine & Food

 Excluding breakfast, I consider a meal without a glass of wine to be a missed opportunity. I think of wine as an enhancement of food and a simple way to improve almost all victuals.

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State Auditor Hires New Chief Investigator

 State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement. 

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MDE Moving to Clinton

 The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following statement. 

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Johnson v. Johnson

 A war has broken out between Hinds County Election Commissioner Toni Johnson and local radio talk show host Malcolm Johnson.  There are casualties in every war and this one is no exception as Ms. Johnson had to resign as Chairwoman of the Hinds County Election Commission last week while WOAD terminated Mr. Johnson's radio gig.  

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Speeder Crashes During Chase

 A Crown Vic crashed into another vehicle as it fled a pursuing state trooper at Northside Drive yesterday.  A reader sent this message to JJ right after it happened: 

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Sunday, July 25, 2021

Unbelievable

 Check out what this Detroit cop does when she sees a shooting take place right in front of her.

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Sunday Morning Sermon

In today's Sunday morning sermon, the late Dr. Frank Pollard preached on how to live in a secular world.  Is the 1992 sermon dated? Maybe, maybe not.  Enjoy. 

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Bill Crawford: Brainwashed Mississippians Put Others at Risk

 “They brainwashed my great uncle/Brainwashed my cousin Bob/They even got my grandma/When she was working for the mob,” goes his song Brainwashed, released a year after his death in 2001.

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Saturday, July 24, 2021

Flashback

 What could you do for fun in Jackson on a Saturday night in July waaaaaay back in 1989?

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Friday, July 23, 2021

Covid Hits the Sheriff

 Hinds County Sheriff Lee Vance and Captain Tyree Jones contracted the Covid-19 virus.  Captain Jones announced on Facebook: 

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The Spice Flows

 A new Dune trailer dropped yesterday.  If the trailers are an indication, the movie is going to be really good.   Enjoy.

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Dr. Bryan Stands up For Docs

 A frustrated former Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees for the Mississippi Medical Association vented her spleen about the Covid-19 fight.  Dr. Jennifer Bryan posted on Facebook:

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Thugs Attack Bible-Studying Family in Belhaven

 One more act of savagery took place in Jackson.  WAPT reported:

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Fitch Fires up the Abortion Fight

 Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following statement. 

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JPD Wants to Move Precinct 4

 JPD wants to move Precinct 4 from the Colonial Mart Shopping Center to the old Batte Furniture building on Northside Drive.  However, Colonial Mart neighbors are not too happy about the idea.  WJTV reported:

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Texas, the Eyes of the SEC Are Upon You

 The folks at SEC Shorts couldn't resist taking a poke at Texas.  Who can blame them?

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19 Shots Fired at Clinton Police

 How lucky were the Clinton police officers who chased convicted sex offender Jerry McAlister last night? See for yourself.

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Salena Zito: How Bourbon Rose From a Humble Grain To Embody American Exceptionalism

  About 250 years ago, farmers looking for a way to make their surplus corn crop profitable decided to distill it. Today, that leftover grain has become a billion-dollar industry and a symbol of the Bluegrass State's identity, economy and culture. 


 

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Former Moss Point Mayor Gets 30 Months

The Justice Department and State Auditor Shad White issued the following statements. 

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Throwback Thursday

 This place looks very familiar.  Suggestions?

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Election Commission Fireworks to Come?

Update: 10:50 AM.  And one Mr. David L. Archie has gotten involved. 

 It's supposed to go down today at the Hinds County Election Commission.  The special meeting is streamed below.

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More Blessings for Criminals in Hinds County

 Hinds County Circuit Judge Tomie Green blessed more suspects yesterday as she postponed all criminal trials in her courtroom due to the Covid-19 outbreak at the Raymond Detention Center.  The Senior Circuit Judge decreed: 

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Sex Offender Shoots at Clinton Police

 The Clinton Police Department issued the following statement. 

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Help Wanted

Does your kid need a job? Koestler Prime is hiring:

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Bennie Bolts

 Congressman Benjamin Thompson withdrew his lawsuit against ex-El Presidente Donald Trump.  Mr. Thompson's lawsuit claimed the former President violated the Ku Klux Klan Act: 

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Idiot of the Day

 The FBI issued the following statement. 

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Robert St. John: Legacy Recipes

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The late great American chef and icon, Paul Prudhomme created and developed thousands of recipes in his lifetime. His books are filled with his culinary genius and creativity. Though, above all the recipes listed in all the indexes in his books, the one recipe that will still be attributed to him decades from now will be blackened redfish or blackened anything for that matter. 


 

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Sid Salter: Neshoba County Fair's Welcome Return After Pandemic Hiatus

  Even for the hot and dirty clean-up after two years of absence, it was good to get back to our Neshoba County Fair cabin after last year’s pandemic hiatus.

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

The Rest of the Story: High Street Edition

 All right.  JJ shouldn't have to do this but do this it shall.  There is a video floating around in Jackson that purports to show a couple getting it on under the High Street overpass.  There is just one slight problem: It's didn't take place in Jackson.  

WARNING: GRAPHIC PHOTOS POSTED BELOW!!! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!!!

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Michael Barone: Joe's Big Lie

 Did you know that Black people are not going to be allowed to vote in America anymore? At least in states controlled by Republicans. Sounds a bit unlikely, but that's a conclusion you might have come to if you took seriously what President Joe Biden said in Philadelphia Tuesday.

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Clinton Police Nab a Monet

 The Clinton Police Department issued the following statement.

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Covid-19 Outbreak at Raymond Jail

 Hinds County Sheriff Lee Vance issued the following statement. 

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Mississippi Teachers Union Accuse Weingarten & Crew of Covering Up Jackson Embezzlement

The American Federation of Teachers-Mississippi accused the American Federation of Teachers of covering up the embezzlement of AFT-MS funds by the Jackson Federation of Teachers and JFT President Dr. Akemi Stout in a federal lawsuit.  

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Feds Crack Down on Hospital Pricing

 The Biden Administration is cracking down on hospitals who refuse to publish their prices online in intelligible formats. The Wall Street Journal reported today: 

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Monday, July 19, 2021

The Return of the Queen

 One of the greatest movies of all time visits Madison & Pearl Wednesday night. 

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Dan Berger: Olive Oil Flap

 The word Champagne, legally, is capitalized because it's a placename -- the famed sparkling wine comes from that small region north of Paris. This is an example of why place-named products are unique and often lead to laws protecting their names and reputations. 

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Introducing.....

 Check out Robert St. John's latest creation. 

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Jackson Ice Robber Gets 7 Years on Ice

 The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

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Eruption!

 It happened yet again this morning and we don't mean a Eddie Van Halen guitar solo. 

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BAM! BAM! BAM!

You can't make this up.  You just can't.  Enjoy.

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Food Fight!!!

Credell Calls in Sheriff as Archie Explodes 

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You knew it was going to happen and happen it did.  What began as a beautiful friendship on the Hinds County Board of Supervisors turned into total war between District 2 Supervisor David L. Archie and District 3 Supervisor Credell Calhoun.  

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Sunday, July 18, 2021

Funny of the Day

 Well, we could all use a good laugh and most of you golfers saw your weekend rained out.  So combining the two needs yields: 

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Illegal Assault or Lawful Arrest?

 Outrage erupted after a video showing a JPD officer slamming a woman onto a car went viral.  The incident took place at the Ridgewood Road nightclub The Vibe (in the old Copeland's building.)  The video is posted below. 

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Sunday Sermon

If you didn't make it to church this morning, today's edition will pour you some scripture.  The late Dr. Frank Pollard discoursed on choosing a civil leader in this 1992 sermon.  Enjoy. 

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Bill Crawford: Saying No to Masks Depicts Individual Unrestrained Rapacity

Freedom is a big thing these days. For conservatives it’s often about freedom from government – taxation, regulation, gun control – and from liberal mania. For liberals it’s often about freedom from the rich and powerful – low wages, discrimination, incarceration – and from conservative oppression.

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Saturday, July 17, 2021

D.L. Gardner: Establishment Corruption Trumps Constitution

John Adams, second president of the United States said, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”


Last week a friend bemoaned the lack of a dependable news source, writing, “I wish there were an outlet that not only presented complete, objective, factual news, but also made an unbiased, good faith attempt to point out the probable pros and cons of various positions and programs.”

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Young Child Dies While Sedated in Dentist Office

 A 3 year-old child died while under general sedation in a Kansas dentist office.  KSNW (Wichita, KS) reported: 

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Friday, July 16, 2021

Flashback Friday

 First National Bank of Jackson once offered a set of six special glasses as part of its 75th anniversary serving Jackson. 

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Meet the Dee Gees

 Break out the disco ball.  The Foo Fighters are taking us back to the past.

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Help Desperately Wanted

 Cerami's announced on Facebook:

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Interstate Shooting in Jackson

 A shooting victim is thankful to be alive after he survived a shotgun attack while trying to get on I-20 in Jackson yesterday.  

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UMC Will Require Vaccine Proof or Masks

 The University of Mississippi Medical Center issued the following statement. 

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Winchester Street Homicide Update

 What exactly happened on Winchester Street in the early morning hours of June 1? 

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

See The Fondren's New Urban Garden

 Some Fondrenites literally made lemonade out of lemons in a case of good ole fashioned American ingenuity

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Throwback Thursday

In today's edition of Throwback Thursday we ask: Who are these guys?

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Mayor to Gov: Thanks But.......

 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued the following statement last night. 

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Censorship, Mistakes, and Resurgance

The Mississippi State Department of Health banned comments from its posts on Facebook.  The daily Facebook Covid-19 update now includes this message: 

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Indictments Pile Up Against News

The indictments continue to pile up against Nancy New and her son Zach.   A federal grand jury indicted the News for four counts of identity theft Monday.  The News were indicted in March for conspiracy, 7 counts of wire fraud, 4 counts of aggravated identity theft, and conspiracy to launder money.  The indictments accuse the News of bilking the Mississippi Department of Education for MAEP funds for New Summit schools.  

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Ole Miss Rejects the Big D

 The folks at SEC Shorts are at it again....

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MHP to Fight Jackson Crime

 Governor Tate Reeves is holding a press conference on using the Mississippi Highway Patrol to fight Jackson crime.  The presser is live-streamed below.  This post will be updated as it progresses.

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Idiots of the Day

 Some Brandon punks made themselves prime candidates for some nightstick justice.  This message appeared on Facebook yesterday: 

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Robert St. John: Inspiration

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Cameron Crowe directed my favorite movie of all time, Almost Famous. A couple of years later he wrote and directed “Elizabethtown,” Which seemed like a vehicle that was created from one concept—making a cross-country mixed tape— and everything that led up to that point seemed to be there to push the story towards that moment.

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Sid Salter: Understanding SS's Impact on Mississippi

 Understanding the impact of Social Security on Mississippi’s economy and on our people is a heavy lift.

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Byram Brawl

 Just a brawl at the Byram McDonald's....

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Just Some Good Ole Boys......

What do you call it when a Clarksdale Mayor and his clan of Commissioners make themselves the highest-paid city officials in Mississippi behind closed doors? Nothing.  What do you call it when someone points out the Mayor and his clan of Commisioners made themselves the highest paid city officials in Mississippi behind closed doors? Racism. 

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Salena Zito: Seeing America From the Ground

 This is not a story about politics. Instead, it is a story about America and how sometimes, you can discover something new when you try to absorb the country's character one mile at a time and when you take in a place on its own terms and not simply the terms of wherever you came from. 

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Brightening Your Day at The Bean Parlor

The tempting smell of freshly-baked pastries and coffee wafts through the air.  Welcome to The Bean Parlor, Gluckstadt's first and only coffee shop. 

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Flowood Arrests Thugs

 Justice came to Buffalo Wild Wings in Flowood.  The Flowood Police Department issued the following statement and mug shots.

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Mr. Wonderful Passes Away

Rowdy Roddy Piper reunited with his tag-team partner today.  Former wrassler Paul Orndorff passed away.  His son Travis announced on Instagram: 

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Dan Berger: Italian Red Grapes

 Italy's greatest contribution to all of Europe's wine culture starts with the fact that wine wasn't much of a tradition there until Roman legions planted vine cuttings they brought with them in the northern parts of the continent 23 centuries ago.

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The Cut-Offs Will No Longer be Cut Off

The state is forcing Jackson to finally get serious about collecting water/sewer bills.  The city banned cutoffs for nonpayment of water/sewer bills in May 2020 although it has cut off the cutoffs several times since 2016. Such practices created a destitute water/sewer system that is on the verge of collapse.  The water/sewer system should be a money-maker but instead operates at a loss of nearly $20 million per year.  Fortunately, the free water for those who do not pay their bills will come to an end in September.

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Bigger Pie Forum: The Silence of Scientists

I don’t always respond to comments.  But when I do, it’s usually to dispel groupies’ myths about their demigods – like Dr. Fauci.  I’ve been accused of insufficient reverence for the leader of the pandemic* panic band.  After all, he’s a media rock star.  And he’s been chief bureaucrat at the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) forever and (with the President’s forbearance) exerts sweeping authority over broad swaths of society.  He has been an advisor to four presidents – including the current and most recent one.

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Sunday, July 11, 2021

Murder Suspect Was (Of Course) Out on Bond

The suspect in a murder on Winchester Street in Jackson was free on bond for armed robbery.  

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They Done Did It Again

 You can't make this up.  You just can't.  Read the front page of the Clarion-Ledger today: 

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Buffalo Brawl

 There was apparently a brawl at the Buffalo Wild Wings establishment in Flowood last night.  Apparently some spectators of the UFC fight last night thought there should be audience participation.  Rednecks.

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Sunday Morning Sermon

 "It has not been easy watching congregations become crowds."  So said the late Dr. Frank Pollard as he opened this sermon in 1992.  If a rainy day kept you from going to church, enjoy the remedial preaching.

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Bill Crawford: Mississippi's Favorite Issue to Dominate National Elections

Get ready. The next national election cycle is upon us with 34 Senate seats and 435 House seats up for election. With a 50/50 split in the Senate and a 222 to 213 split in the House, control will be up for grabs in 2022.

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Saturday, July 10, 2021

Saturday Night Special

If you want some political drama, few flicks are as good as Blood Feud.  The  aptly-named 1983 movie portrays the war between Jimmy Hoffa and Bobby Kennedy.  Robert Blake probably gave the performance of his life as he surpassed Nicholson in the same role.  The movie never appeared on dvd or a streaming service.  The quality is poor as someone apparently recorded it on vhs, transferred the recording, and then uploaded.  It is posted below.  Download while you can.  Enjoy.

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And Another

 JPD issued the following statement. 

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Funny but True

 A  Jackson police officer has a message for bad boyz.

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Michael Barone: Both Parties Fail to Respond to Signals in the Political Marketplace

 I like to apply free market analysis to American politics. Within established laws, politicians compete for votes and are rewarded for maximizing voters' preferences. As in economics, there are sometimes market failures, but mostly the system seems to be self-regulating.

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Friday, July 9, 2021

Awwwwwww

 Reunited and it feeeeeeeeeels so good......

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Flashback Friday: The Dedeaux Kidnapping

A sensational kidnapping shook Jackson during the 1959 Fourth of July weekend.  James Dedeaux may have been divorced from Marion "Sooky" Dedeaux but unfortunately for the ex-Mrs. Dedeaux, he never forgot about her.  Maddened by jealousy, James pistol-whipped Sooky's date on July 1 and kidnapped her at gunpoint.  

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Young out on Bond When (allegedly) Killed Brother's G/F

 JPD arrested Terrance Young after he allegedly murdered his brother's girlfriend, Kaylin Banyard on June 30.  Unfortunately, Young was out on bond for several felonies when the homicide took place. 

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Idiot of the Day

 Now they are coming for Old Glory.  That's right. The new radical chic position is to discard the American flag.  Such radicals don't want to burn it a la the 1960's.  Nope.  They want to actually replace it. Grammy-award winning author Macy Gray called for getting rid of that dear symbol of our nation in a column published on the pages of not The Nation but Dow Jones' Marketwatch

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The Metrocenter Mess

 The Metrocenter "project" flounders more and more with each passing day.  WLBT reported last night: 

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

It's Happening

 David Chase is bringing a Sopranos prequel to life.  Check out the trailer.

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Murder Suspects Arrested

 JPD tweeted the following statements and photographs concerning several recent murders.

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35 Years for Killing Father, Shooting Son

 Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement. 

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Salena Zito: The American General Store is an Example of Enterprise & Exceptionalism

 BUCKSTOWN, Pa. -- The Duppstadt's Country Store, sitting high on a plateau along the Lincoln Highway between Stoystown and Reels Corner, has served Somerset County residents and weary travelers since 1903. When you open the heavy wooden door and hear it creak with age, you get the sense you have entered somewhere special. 

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A.G. Sues Google

 Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following statement.

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The Divorce from the Sewer, Literally.

 A day of reckoning is fast approaching for Jackson's sewer system and its customers.  The West Rankin Utility Authority is about to fire up its new wastewater treatment plant.  When that happens, Jackson will lose several million dollars of sewer service revenue per year.  WAPT reported: 

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Silver Anniversary

 It's been 25 years since one of the biggest events in television history took place.

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Campaign Finance Report Laws? What Campaign Finance Report Laws.

 All but two Jackson mayoral candidates ignored the campaign finance laws.  Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba did not file one until June 1, the day of the general election.  The incumbent Mayor reported $302,337 in contributions and disbursements of $293,930.    JJ submitted a public records request for all campaign finance reports.

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Jacksonian Plaza Area Under Boil Water Notice

 The city of Jackson issued the following statement yesterday.

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Robert St. John: Mosca's

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My New Orleans restaurant to-do list is almost complete. Actually, it will probably never be complete as there will always be new restaurants to visit and old standbys to re-visit. But the original list I compiled several years ago is nearing the end.

 

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Sid Salter: MSU's National Championship Run Was Our "Field of Dreams" Moment

 What does winning the championship game in the 2021 College World Series mean to the average Mississippi State fan? In a word, everything.

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

And Another

A triple shooting took place at the intersection of Mesilla and Neatherwood in South Jackson.  Two men were injured while another man succumbed to his injuries.  WAPT reported witnesses said the deceased shot a woman in the stomach before meeting his untimely demise.

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Cleanup in Canton

 Canton. The very name conjures of imagines of corruption,  cronyism,  and plain ole confusion.   The 2021 municipal elections were no exception as not one but two Canton Municipal Democratic Party Executive Committees tried to run the Democratic primary.

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What Will the Hospital Visit Cost?

 Most of Jackson's hospitals are now posting their prices online.  The Trump administration forced hospitals to publish the prices they charge insured and  non-insured patients at the beginning of this year.   Needless to say,  hospitals were not too happy about the new rule.  The new rule also applied to drug costs but Big Pharma is fighting the federal government in court.  Are Jackson's hospitals posting their prices online?   See for yourself. 

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Jackson Streets: **** the Police

 As Jackson becomes more dangerous, the police unfortunately are finding they must fight the citizens as well as the criminals.  Check out this video of what took place when a yute did some donuts on West Street in front of a police car.

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Monday, July 5, 2021

Oops!

 The Clarion-Ledger somehow managed to drop the ball in commemorating Mississippi State's national championship.

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Dan Berger: Wine True or False

 There are a lot of sayings about wine that simply aren't true. However, a few are true even though no one really ever tells you which is which.

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Where's the Lawsuit?

 Is Carlos clowning again? Troopers arrested Robert Andre Morton on July 12, 2019 for speeding at 102 mph, resisting arrest, failure to provide drivers license on demand, disorderly conduct, and violation of the child restraint law.  A video of the arrest went viral.   Attorney Carlos Moore swooped in, picked up Morton as a client, and started holding press conferences on suing the Mississippi Highway Patrol.  However, the Grenada attorney has yet to file a lawsuit. 

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Sunday, July 4, 2021

In Their Honor

 The Vietnam Memorial is one of the more moving monuments in our nation's capitol.   Many Americans are unable to visit the Wall but fortunately, a website brings the wall home to you.   The Virtual Wall posts the name of every American hero killed in action in Vietnam.  Click on a name and the website provides a bio, the medals, sometimes a picture of the deceased, and the details of his death.  Names are listed under each city and state.  Simply go to Virtualwall.org and select  a last name or city and state. Once forgotten, the Virtual Wall ensures their names live forever. 

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Happy Independence Day

 It's America's birthday.   To commemorate this great day, check out this video that is somewhat off the beaten viral path. Enjoy.

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Sunday Sermon

 If the holiday kept you from going to church, posted below is your remedial sermon presented by the late Dr. Frank Pollard in 1992. 

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Bill Crawford: Hey Washington, Mississippi Has Broad Infrastructure Needs

Once upon a time the Mississippi Department of Economic and Community Development had staff members in regional offices across the state who helped local leaders learn about economic and community development. I particularly remember Gerald Mills teaching in Meridian about the four “Building Blocks of Economic and Community Development.” He and the late Dr. Bill Scaggs, long-time President of Meridian Community College, used that as a foundation for a new Lauderdale 2000 community leadership program in the late 1980s that has evolved into the current Leadership Lauderdale program.

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Saturday, July 3, 2021

The Scream of the Butterfly

 It's been 50 years since the Lizard King died.  It would be malpractice if JJ didn't post one of his concerts.  Enjoy.

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This is Not a Video Game

 If you think Jackson crime is bad, check out Chicago. 

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EPA & Jackson Reach Consent Decree Over Water

 The EPA issued the following statement. 

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Friday, July 2, 2021

Michael Barone: New York Primary Shows Split Between Democratic Constituencies

 New York City's notoriously incompetent election officials have not finished tabulating the votes in the June 22 Democratic primary, with its novel ranked choice voting system. But the first choices of voters -- minus some 124,000 absentees -- nevertheless reveal some important things about the differences between different segments of the Democratic coalition in America's largest city.

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Student Indicted in Ole Miss Frat Bleach-Hazing

 An Ole Miss student who suffered a burned-out throat during a fraternity hazing incident last year may finally see some justice.  A Lafayette County grand jury indicted Jimmy Higgins for aggravated assault on June 17.  The indictment states: 

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Long May He Reign

 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba held celebrations of his inaugurations in each of Jackson's seven wards yesterday.  Check out the entourage at Parham Bridges Park yesterday afternoon. 

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Unbelievable

 A reporter at the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting might want to actually investigate before she writes a story.  

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Awwwww

 Break out some tissues.  Coach Lemonis's dad met him at the airport.

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Woman Killed by B/F's Brother

 JPD tweeted the following statement.

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Help Trooper Harris's Family

 Guns & Gear in Madison is holding a special raffle to help Trooper John Harris's family.  Trooper Harris was killed in the line of duty last month.  He is survived by his wife and two small children.  Ticket information is posted below.

 

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Closed!

 Every good thing must come to an end, even sammiches.

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Cotton Shot at Police & Brother

Demario Cotton shot an FBI Special Agent Saturday night as he tried to kill the agent, a JPD officer, and his own brother.  FBI agents arrested him yesterday. 

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Will Claiborne Go Back to Prison?

Collection of all Frazier case posts.  

Will a judge revoke Claiborne Frazier's probation?   A revocation hearing is scheduled for the former Jackson Academy football star and developer in U.S. District Court on July 29.  

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Trollfest '09

Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.

Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).


Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.

Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".

In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.


In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.

Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.

Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.


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Trollfest '07

Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.

There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.

If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.

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