Thursday, November 30, 2023

Deal of the Day

 Yankee Candle, yes, Yankee Candle, cut the prices of those big ole jar candles to $12.  Free shipping if order over $50.  Buy, buy, buy. Something for you guys to consider.  You won't get in trouble getting them candles, boys.  

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More Indictments for Torrence Mayfield

 The charges are piling up against former JPD officer Torrence Mayfield. A new indictment accuses Mayfield of acting as a straw buyer so he could purchase a firearm for a convicted felon.  

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Live from Downtown

Today is the fourth day of Beth Ann White's trial in Hinds County Circuit Court.  Video of the proceedings is streamed below courtesy of WLBT.  Closing arguments are about to begin.    

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Time to Get Drunk!

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

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Idiot of the Day

 Some people just don't know how to act around the police.  Exhibit A: This Pensacola Realtor who rear-ended another vehicle.  

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Day 3 of Beth Ann White Trial

 Posted below is the video of Beth Ann White's trial today.  The court recessed after a little more than three hours.  The trial. will resume tomorrow morning.  The defense has one witness left to call.  Sorry the website has been slow today.  I was in court all morning watching another case.  

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Robert St. John: Mississippians Feeding Mississippians

It is said that Texans have an unparalleled pride for their state. My wife grew up there and my father-in-law is from there. Though I find it hard to believe any Texan would have more affection for their state than I have for mine.

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Backlash to Anarchy

 Workers are starting to get fed up with the corporate caving to wokeness.  It is becoming more common for companies to fire employees who call the police even when thieves literally loot the whole store.  However, Macy's employees in Washington state went on strike last week over thugs taking over the stores.  KIRO reported: 

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Sid Salter: Struggle for Senate Control Could Benefit Mississippi

Headed into the 2024 election cycle, 48 Democrats and three independent U.S. senators who caucus with them give the Democratic Party a narrow 51-49 majority in the U.S. Senate over the 49 Republicans. Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris is also present and can cast her vote in case of a tie.

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Dog Bites Child

 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

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Rankin County Deputies Undergo Training

 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

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Live from the Courtroom!

 Watch the Beth Ann White trial live-streamed below, courtesy of WLBT.  

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Feeling Cute?

Meet the stars of the Mississippi Highway Patrol.  It's not quite the New World Order or Barkley-Mahorn but this is Mississippi after all.  

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Ag Museum Hosts Holiday Event Thursday

 Ag Commish Andrew Gipson issued the following statement. 


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Monday, November 27, 2023

Governor Appoints Larita Stokes Replacement on Bench

 First Consul Tate Reeves issued the following statement. 

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The Kohan Apocalypse

While the Battle of Briardwood 1 rages in Jackson Municipal Court as the city of Jackson fights an out-of state company that purchased a property and proceeded to let it fall apart.  Unfortunately, the Kohan affliction plagues other cities besides Jackson.  The Real Deal Real Estate News reported in February 2021 that Mike Kohan and his company Kohan Retail Investment Group follows a similar pattern.  It buys distressed properties and then neglects them, causing severe heartburn for cities and counties.  Real Deal reported: 

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Beth Ann White Trial Starts Today

 It's time for Beth Ann White to face the music.  The woman accused of killing a mother and her baby while driving drunk goes to trial today in Hinds County Circuit Court. 

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It's a Miracle!

Sometimes you should not quit as you never know how things may end.  

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Sunday, November 26, 2023

Hail Lebby!!!

 Mississippi State University issued the following statement. 


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Funny of the Day

 Check out Fowler and Herbstreit's reaction during the end of the Iron Bowl last night. 

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When the Best is the Worst and the Worst is the Best

Pride robs, pride hurts, pride destroys.  Pride doesn't discriminate as it fells both privileged and poor. After all,  it is so easy to brag when comparing oneself to others.  It even fells the righteous as they look down on those who sin, forgetting they are all the same in the eyes of Heaven.  Using the parable of the pharisee who bragged as he prayed, the late Dr. Frank Pollard discussed pride, calling it "grace turned putrid" as it short-circuit's many a Christian's faith.  Enjoy the 1995 sermon posted below.  

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Bill Crawford: Fiscal Management Gets Federal & State Attention

 A favorite political topic was in the news at both the federal and state levels last week – fiscal management.

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Saturday, November 25, 2023

Fingers Taylor, Rest in Peace

 Jackson police will have to find someone else to kick in the head after Fingers Taylor passed away yesterday. His family announced on social media: 

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Friday, November 24, 2023

Are leftovers the best part of Thanksgiving?

I am certain my love for Thanksgiving eats is equal to or surpassing the love by anyone who might be reading this post. My childhood memories are full of happy instances when I would wake up to the smell of cornbread cooking in the kitchen, quickly followed by a breakfast wedge of crusty bread with butter for a great start to our day of celebrating God's blessings. We had Thanksgiving at lunch at our house, so the rest of the day's activities consisted of TV football and trips back to the kitchen for leftovers, observing the same game plan for the next few days. For this year, my thoughts of potential Thanksgiving leftovers is well represented by Cheesy Turkey Poblano Soup.   


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Judge Fed up with Briarwood 1 Owner

The cease-fire ended in the Battle of Briarwood 1 after Jackson Municipal Court Judge Jeffrey Reynolds threatened to throw the buiding's owner in jail if the building is not demolished within 60 days.  

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Deal of the Day

 If you need some decent dress shoes, Allen Edmonds knocked down the price of the Fifth Avenues to $199 for its Black Friday sale.  The price includes dainite soles.  Click here and here.  Looking for some exotic boots? Grant Stone's Black Friday sale is 20% off all orders over $400.  Which will apply to some really cool ostrich boots.   If the tech price sales aren't to your liking, here is another way to beaux.  

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Awwwwwwww

It's easy to gripe about the faults of modern technology, so easy we often forget some of the wonder it creates.  Check out how it is used to help man's best friend walk again.  

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Encore Presentation

 Once upon a time, someone in Hollywood thought it would be a great idea to produce Alice's Restaurant into a movie.  You can just imagine how that went.  However, if you are in the mood for cheese, campy, or a movie too bad even for Joe Bob Briggs, watch the movie as it is posted below.  Enjoy. 

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Today is the day we give thanks for life's blessings.   Who better to tell the story of Thanksgiving than El Rushbo himself. 

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Trash Talk: Richard's Disposal Sues Jackson Yet Again

 John Walker will be able afford some rather nice vacations if he keeps representing Richard's Disposal. The New Orleans garbage company filed a notice of appeal in Hinds County Circuit Court yesterday. The case is assigned to Circuit Judge Faye Peterson.  The notice asks the Court to stop the city of Jackson from issuing a new RFP for garbage collection services. 

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Bailey Ballot Exam Served Stampsburger

 It appears State Representative De'Keither Stamps and Public Service Commissioner Brent Bailey are going to the mattresses.  Mr. Stamps beat the incumbent in the November 7 election by 2,134 votes.  However, Mr. Bailey notified his opponent that he intended to conduct a ballot examination.  Mr. Stamps said not so fast my friend as he asked Hinds County Circuit Judge Faye Peterson to stop the exam.  The petition states: 

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I Want to Kill!!!

 I want to eat dead burnt bodies.....

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Shooting & Stabbing

 Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statements and picture. 

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Like Son, Like Father

Rankin County deputies charged Dwan Wakefield with a fourth-offense DUI Monday. 

 

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The Ever-Shrinking Brandon Police Department

Does Brandon have enough police officers? 

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Robert St. John: It Takes a Village (Or at Least a Dedicated Team)

There are a lot of factors that go into the process of writing, testing, re-testing, editing, photographing, re-editing, styling, re-re-editing, publishing, marketing, and distributing a cookbook. It’s a process I’ve become quite familiar with over the past two decades. Though the word “factors” is slightly misleading. The correct terminology should be “people.”

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Sid Salter: Southwick Rules on Law, not Partisan Politics

Writing about another case earlier this year, readers will remember encountering the name of 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge James C. Ho of Texas. Ho filed a dissent from a majority ruling on the appeal of a 2014 Mississippi election scandal that resulted in a Madison County attorney taking his own life – arguing that the dispute was a First Amendment matter.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Remembering John McGowan

 John McGowan passed away Thursday.   His obituary is posted below. Rest in peace.

Father, Brother, Husband, Oilman, Snow Skier, Sailor, Builder, Musician, Painter, Inventor, True Renaissance Man died peacefully November 16, 2023, just a few weeks shy of his 90th birthday.

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The Lord of the Flies Redux

 What happens when a school decides to have no rules? MSN reported: 

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Mayor Tries to Give Public Defender Contract to Crony

 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba wants to replace the city's public defender.  Item #40 on the agenda for today's meeting of the Jackson City Council states: 

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UMC Docs Perform Robot-Assisted Surgeries

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The University of Mississippi Medical Center is the first institution in the state to offer patients operations assisted by the new Da Vinci SP surgical system. The addition of this state-of-the-art technology will provide patients with improved surgical outcomes, shorter recovery periods and better cosmetic results, according to UMMC surgeons.

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Monday, November 20, 2023

Food Fight: PSC Edition

The loser in the Central District Public Commissioner  racewants to examine the ballots.  Incumbent Commissioner Brent Bailey sent this notice to his victorious opponent De'Keither Stamps: 

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Turkey Giveaway Tomorrow

 The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

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Suspect in Murder of Brandon Teen Arrested

Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones issued the following statement and mug shot. 

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One Block at a Time

Some people gripe, some people do.  Locke Ward and Casey Bridges are those who do.  Watch the two men and their crew clean up Northeast Jackson literally one block at a time.

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Big Pharma Rocks!

Who says drugs can't cure everything?  

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Sunday, November 19, 2023

Hostage Standoff Ends in Rankin County

 Rankin County deputies took into custody a man who stabbed his brother in the head today.  

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The Banker and the Blood

Blood can mean life, blood can mean death in the temporal and the spiritual.  Preaching from 1 Peter 1: 18-19, the late Dr. Frank Pollard discussed how blood and lambs relate to the Christian faith in the 1986 sermon posted below. 1986?  Oh yeah, we are going back all the way to 1986 as you will see by the big hair and mullets present.  Enjoy.  

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Bill Crawford: Peace Looming Between MHA & Medicaid

Discord between the Mississippi Hospital Association (MHA) and the Division of Medicaid is dwindling.

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Saturday, November 18, 2023

Funny of the Day

 If you've seen John Wick 4, well, you might appreciate this trailer.

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No Comment!

 Well, apparently a local restaurant did not exactly provide good service as alleged in the video posted below. 

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D.L. Gardner: Faith, Politics, & the Media

Mike Johnson, a Republican Congressman who represents Louisiana, was elected Speaker of the House October 25. He has served the people of the 4th congressional district since 2017. Johnson is an evangelical Christian and a conservative politician whom the leftwing media establishment has branded a Christian Nationalist, i.e. a slur the Left uses to denigrate someone for his or her faith.

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NR: Hamas is the Palestinian People

 It is often said nowadays that Hamas is separate from the so-called Palestinian people.  Of course, such as distinction was not made about Germany during WWII even though the Nazis won power with less than a majority of the vote.  National Review's McCarthy went even further as he wrote in an October 21 column that Hamas was elected because it perfectly represents the residents of Gaza.  Mr. Mcarthy wrote: 

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Friday, November 17, 2023

Flashback Friday

Here is a blast from the past. JJ posted this video ten years ago. WAPT was cleaning out the vault and came across this old color video of Jackson. WAPT provided it to Downtown Jackson Partners, who posted it on Youtube. Really interesting stuff.

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JXN Water Raising Rates

 JXN Water issued the following statement. 

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A Fall Harvest Treat

Cherry Creek Orchard is a family run business close to Pontotoc, MS. I think it belongs to a Mennonite family. All I know for sure is they grow Aransas Black Apples and I love them, especially when they are the main ingredient in a  tasty treat.


 

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Hogs Give $1.5 Million to Blair Batson

 Annie Oeth authored the following post for UMMC. 

The New Orleans nonprofit Hogs for the Cause will fund an updated hospital space for children with cancer through a $1.5 million gift to Children’s of Mississippi. 

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John McGowan Passes

 John McGowan passed away yesterday evening. He'd been in poor health for some time. Great guy. May he rest in peace. Our condolences go to his friends and family. 

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Cleve Anderson Trial Postponed

U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate postponed Cleve Anderson's  bribery trial to February 5.  Anderson and co-defendant Rudy Warnock were supposed to go to trial next month in U.S. District Court. 

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Trash Talk: Mayor Issues New RFP

 The Lumumba administration issued a brand spanking new request for proposals for the collection of residential garbage in Jackson.  The highlights of the RFP are: 

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Lawsuit: Band Mom Embezzled $59,000

 The Brandon Band Booster Club accused former Treasurer Donna Floyd, her husband Richie, and several John Does of embezzling $59,000 in a lawsuit filed in Rankin County Court on August 29.  

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Throwback Thursday: Capitol Street Memories

 Check out Capitol Street from literally 100 years ago. 

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Oliver Anthony Playing East of Jackson

 The Rich Men North of Richmond singer is coming to Brandon.  Red Mountain Entertainment announced: 

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Northtown Courthouse Auction Ends Today!

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Idiot of the Day

A woman finds out the hard way it is not a good idea to be the aggressor with even JPD.  Good job, Mr. Officer.  

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Kidney Swap Gives Patients Second Chance at Life

 Rachel Vanderford authored the following post for UMC. 

Jeff Hughes of Hattiesburg and Dakota White of Mize, both in need of life-saving kidney transplants, faced a challenge when initially identified donors were found to be incompatible. Fortunately, a unique solution emerged: the family members who initially volunteered to donate, though incompatible with their intended recipients, turned out to be perfect matches for the opposite patients.

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Trash Talk: Will MDEQ Fine Jackson?

MDEQ will hold a hearing to determine whether to fine the city of Jackson for its failure to collect residential garbage last April. 

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Robert St. John: All in the Family

 BARBERINO-TAVARNELLE, TUSCANY— It could be said— and probably has often been said— that I am a slow learner. It took me almost 40 years to even get an inkling of meaning and purpose in my life. It’s not that I was wandering around aimlessly for four decades. I was set on my career path and achieving business goals, but I always felt slightly lost when it came to my personal life.

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The 2000's are Back in Brandon

First it was Creed.  Now Staind announced it is coming to the Brandon Amphitheater next spring.  Tool in Biloxi in January.  The 2000's are back!

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Sid Salter: Presley, Dems Can't Turn Media Hype, Campaign Cash into Votes

Incumbent Democratic Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley was arguably the most formidable gubernatorial nominee of his party in the last three decades. But in the Nov. 7 Mississippi general election, he joined the extensive list of failed Mississippi Democratic gubernatorial contenders. 

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Woman Accuses Trooper of Sexual Assault

 A woman reported to the Attorney General’s office that she was sexually assaulted by a Mississippi trooper and subjected to revenge porn.

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Trash Talk: Lawsuit? What Lawsuit?

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba repeatedly stated he could not issue a new garbage contract RFP because of litigation involving Richard's Disposal.  The Mayor finally agreed to issue one last week but gravely, yea, even solemnly warned the city could pay twice for garbage collection if Richard's Disposal won the lawsuit.  

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Molester of Autistic Child Gets Life

 Rankin-Madison District Attorney Bubba Bramlett issued the following statement and mug shot. 

Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced that Judge Dewey Arthur sentenced Samuel Lamar Taylor, 52, to life without parole for one count of sexual battery and 15 years in prison for one count of gratification of lust. Taylor was found guilty of both charges on September 20, 2023. Both sentences will be served day-for-day without the possibility of parole or early release.

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Coming Soon

 Well, well, well.  Sources say Mr. Jerry Mitchell and the New York Times are working on yet another story about the Rankin County Sheriff's Office.  The story supposedly goes all the way back to the Nokia days of 2004.  The story is supposed to be published near the end of the month.  Stay tuned. 

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It's a Great Day to be Alive in Brandon

 Travis Tritt, yes, the Travis Tritt is coming to Brandon in April.  

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Defending Freedom

Damn.  Bill Maher stood up for western civilization as he spoke some unvarnished truth on his HBO show recently.  Enjoy his monologue posted below.

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Energy Prices Remain Lower in Mississippi

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Congratulations to the candidates who won their race in late week's elections, and 'tip of the hat' to all candidates who gave their time and put themselves out there to run for public office.  

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Midwifery Advances at UMMC

Rachel Vanderford authored this post for UMMC. 

As maternal mortality continues to rise across the country, barriers to comprehensive maternal care are particularly evident in Mississippi. With the highest infant mortality rate, preterm birth rate and low-weight births in the nation, the state is in dire need of solutions. 

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State Fires Arnett

 Mississippi State University issued the following statement. 

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$75 Million and Counting

What future does Balltar see? 

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

Awwww

Check out what the Arkansas players were doing during halftime yesterday.  Maybe there is hope for the younger generation after all. 

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Deceased Woman ID'ed

 Sheriff Tyree Jones issued the following statement. 

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The Poetry Of Heaven

Lord Byron, a little boy's marbles, Longfellow, and the stars that inspired Van Gogh; the late Dr. Frank Pollard weaves them all into a tapestry of hope and humor in the 1994 sermon posted below.  He even used the parable of the oil well to illustrate how the stars stand for the special among us.  Enjoy. 

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Bill Crawford: Predictions Right on Target

 Some musings about the election results.

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Saturday, November 11, 2023

The Life of Riley: USC Edition

Lincoln Riley is becoming the college football coach every one loves to hate.  USA Today dissected his coaching very thoroughly and published an analysis that is pretty damning.  Vainglorious and soft are some apt adjectives that could be used.  

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D.L. Gardner: Suddenly All Nations Hate Israel

A lot of people have been talking about how the Bible’s predictions regarding the end times appear to be coming true today. For example, around 625 B.C. Zephaniah prophesied that Nebuchadnezzar would capture Judah and take the people to Babylon. He wrote, “Seek the Lord, all you humble of the earth who have carried out His ordinances; seek righteousness, seek humility. Perhaps you will be hidden in the day of the Lord’s anger.” (Zephaniah 2:3)

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Deceased Woman Found on Terry Road

 Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones issued the following statement. 

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Trial? What Trial?

 When will Carl Monte Reeves go to trial for allegedly shooting two people in Jackson last year?  

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Rukia Marches for Hamas

 Rukia Lumumba led a so-called "Stop the Genocide March at the corner of Woodrow Wilson and North State Street yesterday afternoon.  She posted this bulletin and several pictures on social media this week.

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Flashback Friday: Election Commission Stupidity

 The Hinds County Election Commission is back in the news this week after it screwed up yet again.  Again? Well, check out this October 1, 2012 post when one Election Commissioner said current Vice-Chairman Jermal Clarke was lazy and too dumb to figure out how to use the operating system.  This was some of the best video ever shot for JJ.  These two didn't care and went at it.  Just watch. Start at 13:00 in second video. It gets real good at 21:15.  Dumb then and dumb now.  81 of 82 counties had no problems with split precincts (and Madison County is decorated with them.)  

The regular meeting of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors today was better than the WWF as two Election Commissioners, Jermel Clark (District 3) and Connie Cochran (District 4) went after each other at the podium. Mr. Clark is the President of the Election Commmission. Mr. Clark admitted the military absentee ballots were not mailed out to service members by the deadline.

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Feds Investigate Lexington Police

Full recording Lexington Police Chief's remarks posted below. Unlike the rest of the media that only provide a minute or so, JJ provides the entire 17-minute recording.

The Justice Department issued the following statement Wednesday. 

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A Poor Recipe for a Rainy Day

Old timey advice says one should avoid attempting this candy recipe on a rainy day. Both my grandmother and mom would tell you cooking this recipe when the air is humid is a good way to fail at making an acceptable batch of Pecan Divinity since too humid conditions can make it drop into soft puddles. Avoiding rainy day cooking has not been a problem at our house since sometime back in July. I guess the only good thing I can say about the sixteen plus weeks we have gone without appreciable rainfall in Clinton is we have had more than enough dry days for us to make lots of Pecan Divinity.  


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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Protest by UMMC

 A protest is supposed to be taking place right now by UMMC.

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Trash Talk: Mayor Will Issue Garbage RFP

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is holding a press conference right now on the garbage contract.  The press is live-streamed below. 

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For Sale

 The old Northeast Courthouse is going up for auction soon and it can be yours IF...the price.is.right.  

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Idiots of the Day

You can't make this up.  Charles Taylor and Nsombi Half-Bright of the Mississippi NAACP asked all police officers to stay home on Election Day.  Watch the video clip of their Monday press conference posted below. 

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Band Mom Indicted for Embezzlement

A Rankin County grand jury indicted Donna Floyd in September for embezzling over $45,000 from Brandon High School band booster funds. The indictment states: 

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Brandon Hires New Police Chief

 The Brandon Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting right now.  The Board will discuss law enforcement matters.  

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Jury Convicts Felon for Possessing Firearm

 Circuit Judge Debra Gibbs holds first trial.

 Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement. 

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Madison County Superintendent Announces Retirement

 Madison County Schools Superintendent Dr. Charlotte Seals issued the following statement.

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Fire!

 A vehicle caught fire late this morning on the frontage road by Beasley Road.  

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Robert St. John: From a Hot Dog Cart

BARBERINO-TAVARNELLE— This week will mark the final week of my most recent work stint in Italy. I host tours in this country, and a few other European countries, 10-12 weeks out of the year. This seven-week, five-tour journey started in Rome before meeting my first group in Sicily. After that tour was complete, I flew up to Tuscany where my fourth group— in almost as many weeks— arrives tomorrow. 

There are so many aspects of this country that have made me fall in love with it over the past decade. The history, the food, the landscapes, the culture, the architecture, and the ever-present arts at every turn.

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"I'm on Break"

 The only real question here is where are the no-shows? 

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Sid Salter: Disastrous Drought Threatens Crops, Livestock, & Barge Transport

 While the bulk of conversation in the state in recent days has been devoted to the election and college football fortunes, the most impactful conversation among farmers, ranchers, livestock producers and others in the state’s 9.72 billion agricultural economy.

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Dickinson: Those in Line at 7 Can Vote

Correction: This post erroneously reported Judge Dickinson said the polls could remain open til 9 if voters were in line at 7. Such was not the case.  The post has been corrected. 

 Special Circuit Judge Jess Dickinson ordered Hinds County polls stay open in several Hinds County precincts if voters are still in line when they close at 7 PM in accordance with state law.   

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Presley Surrenders

 JJ is live-blogging election night.  Will the Tater walk back in or will a pair of blue suede shoes stroll down Capitol Street? Are there any surprises in Hinds County? Will the late votes count? What does all this have to do with the Two Lakes Plan?  Stay tuned.  Fire away in the comments.

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Hinds Polls Stay Open Til 8, Appeal Filed

 Just when you think the Hinds County Election Commission can't screw things up any worse, they go and show they can indeed do so.  Secretary of State Michael Watson announced: 

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Funny of the Day

 The anonymous flyers were flyin' in Hinds County a few days ago.  

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Embezzlement at Mississippi Lottery, Rankin Tax Collector's Office

 State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement. 

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Armed Prowler Strikes Out - This Time

 The video posted below shows someone was up to no good in Northeast Jackson last week. 

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Gone!

 The city of Brandon will be looking for a new police chief.  

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Promises Kept

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Funny of the Day

It seems we could use some election humor....

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Sheriff Supports Shanda

 


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MPACT Has Scholarship Contest for Military Families

Putting your life on the line in service to your country is one of the most selfless acts a person can make – and here in Mississippi, we have more than 100,000 veterans who made that choice for you and for me.

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Postponed

 The sentencing for the Goon Squad is postponed from November to January 18, 2024.  U.S. District Judge Thomas Lee will pronounce sentence on the former law enforcement officers.  

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Byram Presents "Fugitive Friday"

Update: Natasha Young paid her fines. 

Welcome to a new tradition in Byram: Fugitive Friday.  That's right.  The Byram police department posts mug shots of its most wanted suspects every Friday.  Check out the latest one below.  

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Baby Killer Gets Life

 Mykalia Jolley will spend the rest of her life behind bars after she pleaded guilty in Rankin County Circuit Court to capital murder in the death of her baby in May 2022.  

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Reading the Tea Leaves (Updated)

Update (3:20 PM): The 2019 report is posted so the junkies can compare 2019 to 2023 numbers.  Enjoy. 

Posted below is the latest absentee report for tomorrow's elections.  Read and weep.  

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She's Baaaaack.

Who knew? Even Regina from Lost Claims can find true love. 

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Inmate Found Dead at Hinds Jail

 Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones tweeted the following statement. 

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Sunday, November 5, 2023

Former Councilmen Endorse Shanda Yates

Several former Jackson City Councilmen endorsed Shanda Yates in the election for HD #64. 

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Tubas Kick A$$

 Don't mess with the Texas Southern Band as someone found out at the JSU game yesterday. 

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Practical Atheism

The pews are filled with what the late Dr. Frank Pollard called practical atheists.  A situational religion of sorts for those who use their free will to surrender to every whim.  The 1994 sermon posted below doesn't  preach with Dr. Pollard's known humor or folksiness but instead delivered a message of unvarnished truth and consequences.  Enjoy the sermon as he opens with a story of a young atheist who went to church to meet girls.  

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Bill Crawford: Meridians Hope to Reduce Deadly Maternity Care Deserts

“Maternity deserts can be deadly” headlined a recent story in the McComb Enterprise JournalThe March of Dimes defines maternity care deserts as counties with no hospitals that provide obstetric care and no certified obstetric providers.

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

PSA

 You made it out of Jackson.  You enjoy the new digs.  However, there is something not quite right as you are somehow unable to sleep at night.  Fortunately, Jackson Jambalaya found something on Youtube that can help those afflicted with such a problem.  

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Will Jackson Pay its Bills?

Can anything work in Jackson government? Interim Parks & Recreation Director Steve Hutton provided a "state of the parks" report to the City Council.  There is no way to sugar coat it as Jackson's parks are "hemorrhaging" money while bills go unpaid and parks fall apart.  Highlights of the report are: 

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D.L. Gardner: Is a Global War Inevitable?

From 1941 - 1945 German forces killed 6-million Jews living in Europe. The Holocaust was Adolf Hitler and his minions’ plan to commit genocide against all Jews on earth. For whatever reason, news media in the West reported little about this atrocity during World War II. After the war scores of sources gathered so much documentation with photographs, film, letters, and eyewitness testimony that all doubt about the reality of the Holocaust was virtually eliminated.

Nevertheless, since the war many have arisen to deny the Holocaust happened. With all the documentation proving the facts, how could anyone still deny 6-million Jews were barbarically killed?

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Get Some Culture Sunday

 Is anyone up for an art show Sunday?  

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Reject the Dirt

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Food Fight!!!

It seems there is a wee bit of a spat involving WMPR in the Hinds County District 4 Supervisor's race as a complaint against the radio station was submitted to the IRS. 

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The Ring Returns to the Capri

Dorks and Orcs unite!  The Lord of the Rings trilogy returns to the Capri theatre for a solid week today.  

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Holiday Treats

The holiday season will be here a lot quicker than most of us realize. I know it seems early to post holiday treats, but the agreement the king of all fishes and I made when I started making these recipe posts was that I would only do one each week. With that in mind, all I can say is Times-is-a-wasting, I seem to have already allowed Halloween slip by, and I need to get busy, or I will find myself past the time for posting New Year booze recipes.


 

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Damascus Moment?

The leader of the local group, Jackson for Jacksonians, called out the Mayor on social media after he said paying an extra $850,000 for the Riverside Drive project was due to a "clerical mistake."  Val Vickery penned her frustrations in an "open letter":

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Is the Walrus Truly Dead?

 The Beatles, yes, those Beatles, released a new song today.  Enjoy. 

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Re-Elect Jody Owens

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Flora Killer Gets Life

 Madison-Rankin District Attorney Bubba Bramlett issued the following statement and mug shot. 

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Timber!!! (Ex)Baker Boyz Sentenced

The Baker Boyz were sentenced in federal court on Halloween for their roles as promoters in the Lamar Adams timber fraud.  

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Apps Available for Wild Hog Control Program

 Ag Commish Andrew Gipson issued the following statement. 


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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The Downward Spiral Continues

 Kiss home delivery of the Clarion-Ledger goodbye - well, sort of kiss it goodbye. The "state newspaper" will still deliver print editions to your home but through the postal service.  Yup.  No more waking up in the morning to read it with the morning copy.  No more stealing your neighbor's copy because you're a cheapskate.  Clarion-Ledger Executive Editor Mark Konradi announced today: 

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Trash Talk: Council Discusses Going It Alone

Update: Motion to issue garbage RFP passes 7-0.   

The Jackson City Council is holding a meeting right now to discuss issuing another RFP for garbage collection services.   The meeting is streamed below.

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Health Dept. Providing Transportation for Health Care

 The Mississippi State Department of Health issued the following statement. 

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In Memoriam: Louis XIV

13 years of fun ended two years ago today as Louis XIV passed away at the age of 16.  It’s been quite some time since his passing, but it was a hard loss and I’m just now writing about it.  This little Cavalier King Charles Spaniel might have been small in body, but he was giant in spirit.  The knucklehead was my partner in crime, my therapist, and yes, my boy. 

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Robert St. John: When in Rome (Mostly)

BARBERINO-TAVARNELLE, TUSCANY— One of the travel codes I abide by is the when-in-Rome-do-as-the-Romans-do dining philosophy. No matter where I am in the world, I always make it a point to eat where the locals eat. I try to adhere to that in other aspects of travel besides dining. There’s nothing more obnoxious than Americans coming over here expecting everything to be as it is in America, even demanding it, sometimes.  

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Sid Salter: Biggers's Ayers Case Changed Higher Ed, Had Unintended Consequences

 The jurist who brought so-called “open enrollment” to Mississippi higher education as part of settling historic racial discrimination in funding and resources lawsuit died last month, but he left a powerful shadow over the state’s university system.

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Idiot of the Day

 Someone got stupid yesterday in Clinton.  

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Oxford Ball-Breakers Arrested

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

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Fitch Joins Social Media Lawsuit

 Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following statement on October 24. 

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Ex-Laurelwood HOA Accused of Embezzlement

The Laurelwood Homeowners Association accused former Board of Directors President Emary Walker of embezzling at least $20,000 in a lawsuit filed October 13 in Rankin County Circuit Court.  

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YEE-HAAAAWWW!!! (Updated)

Hot damn, welcome to Miss-ippi.  

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Continued

 U.S. District Judge Tom Lee postponed the November sentencing hearings scheduled for all six members of the Goon Squad.  

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Tulane Jewish Students Attacked

A mass of Palestinian and Hamas supporters agitated Tulane Jewish students last Thursday. Tulane was a target as the student population is 44% Jewish.   Just watch the videos posted below.

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Brandon Teen Killed in Raymond

 Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones issued the following statements and picture. 

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British Schools Ban Cellphones

Should American schools ban cellphones? England recently joined other countries in banning the devices in their schools.  The British government announced on October 2: 

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Better Solutions to Drugs and Addiction are Possible if We Change Course

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As I stood by the table talking with George Wood, he said something I immediately wrote down. “You have to build a life worth staying sober for or there’s no sense in staying sober,” he shared. George struggled with drug addiction for many years, finding recovery 16 years ago. Today he’s a pastor who is deeply invested in helping people recover from addiction through community and healing at The Timothy Initiative. He knows that unless people address the reasons why they’re using drugs, it’s very likely they'll keep using them. Drugs are an attempted solution, they’re not the real problem. He wants to help people heal from the wounds that made them reach for the drugs in the first place.

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Can Jackson Actually Pay Its Bills?

 Can Jackson actually pay its bills? I don't mean it can't pay its bills because it''s broke.  I mean can it actually pay its bills when it has the money to pay them.  WLBT reported Friday: 

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The Return of Creed

Red Mountain Entertainment issued the following press release. 

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Trick or Treat!

It appears Mississippi State was giving out quite a few treats Saturday.  

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Sunday, October 29, 2023

Coming Soon

 November 20 is the 25th anniversary of Saving Private Ryan.  If you want another chance to see it on the big screen, you are in luck.   Showtimes are posted below. 

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Does Rudy Redneck Care?

What do a bear, two mice, a rattlesnake, and honey have to do with Rudy Redneck? The late Dr. Frank Pollard (First Baptist Church - Jackson) used them as he preached from Romans 2: 4-16.  The topic? judgment, something rarely mentioned in the "religiously correct" churches as he called them.  Enjoy the 1994 sermon posted below.

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Bill Crawford: Mississippi Rankings from Job Openings to Natural Disasters

 It’s much easier these days to see state to state comparisons. U.S. News and World Report has been joined by WalletHub, WorldPopulationReview and others in regularly publishing all sorts of rankings.

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

Cracked!

 About that spherical work of art in Oxford Square......

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Carjacker Pleads Guilty

 The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

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D.L. Garder: Where in the World is America?

According to Customs and Border Protection (CPB) the total number of encounters with illegal immigrants on our southern border in FY 2020 was 458,088; in FY 2021 the number was 1.7 million; in FY 2022 the number was 2.3 million; and, in FY 2023 the number was 2.47 million ending September 30. Included in the FY 2023 numbers CBP reported are 169 people on the FBI’s terrorist watchlist.

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Friday, October 27, 2023

No Comment!

Apparently some people have a problem adjusting to the real world.

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Goons Ask to Delay Sentencing

Five members of the Goon Squad asked U.S. District Judge Tom Lee to postpone their sentencing next month.  

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Truck Stop Food? Almost.

Disclaimer: I have never worked in the kitchen of a truck stop, even though, IMO, I would make an excellent truck stop cook. Not having that position in my resume doesn't matter much, since truck stop level of cooking is a matter of attitude, rather than opportunity. By the way, should this post potentially lead to an employment offer, I am not looking for a job, since I am both retired and lazy.


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More Police at Madison-Central High School

 Madison-Central High School  Principal Teague Wakefield said there will be a police presence at his school for the near future.  He sent the following letter to parents. 

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Brain Pacemaker for Epilepsy

Annie Oeth authored the following press release for UMMC. 

Jessica Vann of Jackson is back doing what she loves – spending time with her family, working as a customer service representative and fishing along the reservoir – after receiving an advanced treatment option for epilepsy. 

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

The Hate Spreads

Jew-hatred not seen since the 1930's is breaking out around American college campus as Hamas supporters in the faculty and student ranks advocate violence against Jews.  First up is UC-Davis Professor Jemma Decristo.  The "professor" urged fellow Hamas supporters to track down Jewish journalists and their children and well, you can imagine what was proposed.

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Scholars Debate at Madison-Central

 Madison police arrested five students at Madison Central High School this morning after a fight broke out at the school.

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Tunnels of Terror

A major obstacle facing Israel as it retaliates against Hamas is the tunnel system in Gaza.  Built more than 30 feet underground, the tunnels are impervious to most bunker-busters and favor the defenders if attacked by infantry.  Former Army Grunt Chris Cappy provides a nice tutorial on the tunnel system and the threats they pose to an Israeli invasion.  His video is posted below.

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 WARNING: NOT SAFE FOR WORK OR KIDS.  EXTREMELY GRAPHIC VIDEO

Meanwhile, over on Sunset Drive, a dude just plain lost it as he did a fertility dance sans all before getting back into his car and driving off in a hurry. 

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Ex-MDOC Employees Sentenced in Prisoner Beating Case

 The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Signals? What Signals?

 Some people are actually surprised when they get caught.  

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Mission Mississippi Hosts Event Tomorrow

Mission Mississippi, a nonprofit organization committed to Christian reconciliation and racial healing throughout the community, will host a conference and banquet tomorrow at the Jackson Convention Complex in downtown Jackson. This event will serve as the culmination for Mission Mississippi’s 30th Anniversary.

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Why We Can't Have Nice Things: Ole Miss Edition

As a moth is drawn to light, so are some savages drawn to destruction as they simply can't stand to leave beauty alone.  Exhibit A: Oxford Square. 

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Robert St. John: Tuscan Son

BARBERINO-TAVERNELLE, TUSCANY— I first came to this part of the world in 2011 on a three-week stopover with my wife and kids during a six-month family jaunt through Europe. What struck me within the first few days I arrived in Tuscany was that it felt a lot like the American South.

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Sid Salter: Fighting Polio

 U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Olympian Wilma Rudolph, actors Donald Sutherland and Alan Alda, golf legend Jack Nicklaus, NFL Head Coach Bud Grant, New York City Ballet principal dancer Tanaquil Le Clercq, Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee, and Israeli American violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman. What do these notable Americans all have in common?

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Mardis Pleads Guilty (Updated)

 Todd Mardis plead guilty to aggravated domestic violence just now in Rankin County Circuit Court.  

Todd Mardis pleads guilty, flanked by attorney
 

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Prelude to Trial: Mardis & D.A. Skirmish

The defense and prosecution are furiously firing a flurry of responses at each other as the October 30 trial of Todd Mardis approaches.  Mardis was indicted for aggravated domestic violence for allegedly beating his wife. 

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Help Wanted

 The Bean Parlor in Gluckstadt needs baristas for all shifts.  The coffee shop is across the street from The Range by Jimmy Primos.  It closes at 7 and is closed on Sundays. If you know someone who likes slinging coffee, call 601-966-3968.  Ask for Jasmine McKay.  JJ published a feature story about the coffee shop two years ago.

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Catch & Release! Squawk! Catch & Release!

John Allen Greer, Jr. is unfortunately a star pupil of the Hinds County catch & release program as he has managed to (allegedly) rape, pillage, and plunder his way through Jackson without penalty.  

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Raising Hell at Raising Cane's

 A brawl took place at Raising Cane's in Madison Friday night after the Madison-Central-Germantown football game. The Jaguars won 49-0. 

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Awesome! Totally Awesome!

Auburn might have lost the football game Saturday night but it won the battle of the bands as it put on a dazzling performance dedicated to none other than Metallica.  Check out the performance in the video posted below.

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Mayor Calls $850,000 Riverside Project Fiasco an "Expensive Mistake"

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba held his regular briefing this afternoon. The video and highlights are posted below.

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Recovered!

 The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce issued the following statement. 

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Senator: Shooting Investigation Taking Place

 Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith issued the following statement. 

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Judge Holds No Criminal Trials

Correction: This post erroneously reported Judge Gibbs did not appear with other Hinds County judges opposing HB #1020 at a press conference earlier this year.  Judge Gibbs was at the press conference. Apologies. 

Hinds County Circuit Judge Debra Gibbs might just be the poster child for HB #1020 as she has held no criminal trials since she took her seat on the bench in January.  You read that correctly.  Judge Gibbs has held no criminal trials.  Nada.  Zero.  Zilch.  Period.   

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A Tale of Two Halves

 It was the best of halves, it was the worst of halves.....

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Sunday, October 22, 2023

The Downtown Deadbeats Strike Riverside Project

Incompetence costs, even in the Lumumba administration.  The failure to pay bills even when the city has the money means the Riverside Drive project is going to cost another $850,000.  WLBT reported October 18: 

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Hate Crime & Hate Speech or Coincidence?

 Yesterday was a horrible day for Jews in Michigan.  A president of a synagogue was stabbed to death. Fox News reported: 

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Ready for the Time Warp?

 Get your costumes, water guns, and any other paraphernalia of mischief you can think of because the Rocky Horror Picture show is returning to the big screen in Jackson. 

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Being on Ditch Patrol

What is ditch patrol and what does it have to do with helping others, Grandma, and Helen Keller? Are ditches obstacles or opportunities? The late Dr. Frank Pollard wove such questions into the 1995 sermon posted below as he preached from Luke 10, giving a unique take on the parable of the Good Samaritan as only he could do.   Enjoy the remedial sermon if you couldn't make it to church today. 

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Bill Crawford: Will Bailey's Experience Help Him Beat Stamps Again?

An agency that handles mostly complicated decisions may be without experienced leadership next year. Two of the three members of the Mississippi Public Service Commission will be missing and the third faces a tight race.

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Freed Killer Arrested

Well, well, well. Look who is in the Rankin County jail.  Some people just can't stand a good break when they get one and James Williams is no exception. 

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D.L. Gardner: Signs of the Last Days?

 The world has a race problem. It’s all around us in small towns and exponentially large metro areas. Race is everywhere. The human race that is.

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Does State Have Too Many Vehicles?

 State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement. 

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Million Dollar Bonds for Fraudsters

 The Madison Police Department issued the following press release and mug shots. 

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What is SHIFT?


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Bringing up Baby

 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)

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Pearl Assistant Police Chief Fired

 The Pearl Board of Alderman fired Assistant Police Chief Amanda Thomasson Tuesday after meeting in executive session.  

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A Keto Diet Diversion

I am aware most of my past recipes were not exactly suitable for inclusion in any diet program, other than the “I do not diet”, diet. Here is a dish that works well for those who want to follow a low carbohydrate (AKA Keto) diet. If you aren’t one of those folks, just consider this as a very tasty dish to add to your dinner rotation. 

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Chris Epps Arrested at Krystal

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

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Trace Closed

 Getting to work might take longer if you drive the Natchez Trace every morning. It is closed between the I-55 and Highway 51.

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Police Searching for Thieves near Canton (Update: Caught!)

 The Madison Police Department issued the following statement. 

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Idiot of the Day: Clinton Edition

 The Clinton Police Department issued the following statement. 

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Shanda Yates Gets Results for Safer Neighborhoods

 Make no mistake about Shanda Yates.  She works to get safer neighborhoods. 

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Mardis Goes to War

The prosecution and defense are going to war in the Todd Mardis case as the October 30 trial approaches.  Mardis asked Rankin County Circuit Judge Steve Ratcliff to throw out all videos and move his case to another jurisdiction due to pre-trial publicity.  A Rankin County grand jury indicted Mardis for aggravated domestic violence last year. 

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The Butchery of Hamas

 Warning: Extremely Graphic & Violent Video Posted Below. 

The Israeli Defense Forces released video of the October 7 massacre of over 1,200 Israelis yesterday.  The video shows Hamas terrorists indiscriminately shooting men, women, and children as they tried to flee.  Not even family dogs were safe from Hamas savagery.  The video is posted below. 

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MDOC Opens Cosmetology School for Inmates

The Mississippi Department of Corrections issued the following statement and video.



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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Coming Soon

 Now this movie looks like it was made just for the big screen. 

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Pineapple Alert!

Need a hat? Check out what Chane is selling at the Bean Parlor in Gluckstadt. 

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Teens Arrested in School Fires

 State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney issued the following statement. 

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Fraudster Pleads Guilty

 The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

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Robert St. John: It's All Lessons All the Time

 It’s funny how at different ages I have assumed I had life completely figured out.

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Mudbug Festival Shooter Gets 20 Years

One of the Mudbug Festival shooters will serve 20 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter, drive-by shooting, and no less than seven counts of aggravated assault yesterday. 

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Sid Salter: Competitive Stretch Run Still Favors Governor

 In incumbent Democratic Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley, Mississippi Democrats have found their most formidable gubernatorial nominee in this century. However competitive the 2023 race, the numbers still favor Republican incumbent Gov. Tate Reeves.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Greatness of Old

 If you want to see some real acting, check out this old clip.

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Fair Attendance Rises

 Ag Commish Andrew Gipson issued the following statement. 

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JPS Bites the Bullet

 JPS is finally biting the bullet and closing down 16 schools after years of declining enrollment.  The schools are: 

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Ex-JPD Cop Pleads Guilty to Covid Relief Fraud

 The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

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Orleans Parish D.A. Carjacked

The soft on crime Orleans Parish District Attorney became a crime victim.  Fox8 reported: 

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Carl Newman Passes Away

Former Jackson Municipal Airport Authority CEO Carl Newman passed away.  The cause of death was myelofibrosis.  Mr. Newman was 68 years old.  

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Rounding up the Jews

 The past is never quite dead as shown by what took place at Stanford last week.  A professor ordered his Jewish students to stand in a corner in the classroom after Hamas attacked Israel October 7.  The New York Post reported Friday: 

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What They Told The EPA about Jackson

 It's time for another edition of What Did They Tell the EPA?.  The EPA asked for public comments on whether Jackson's water receiver, Ted Henifin, should take over the city's sewer system.  JJ is weeding through 721 pages of comments and posting the more notable ones. Sit outside, enjoy the nice weather, and check out what Jacksonians had to say about their city's sewer system.  

The comments posted below represent the overwhelming majority of the comments.  Indeed, 95% of the public comments submitted approved of Mr. Henifin taking over the sewer system.  Read away.

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Gone!

 Christ United Methodist Church voted overwhelmingly to leave the United Methodist Church yesterday.  The CUMC issued the following statement to its members. 

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Get a Medic!!!

Sometimes, the unexpected happens and football is no exception. 

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Student Murdered at JSU

Jackson State University President Dr. Elayne Anthony issued the following statement. 

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Sunday, October 15, 2023

Shooting at JSU

 Jackson State University issued the following statement. 

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Coach Prime Goes Prime Time

 The folks at Saturday Night Live just couldn't resist, could they?

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Getting to No Place With a Split in Your Pants

Using Robert Frost and Dr. Seuss, the late Dr. Frank Pollard discussed how "so much freedom is lost in the name of freedom" as he preached from Romans 6 in the 1995 sermon posted below.  We were blessed with free will but the blessing can turn into a curse when making the wrong choices as the law of diminishing kicks kicks into high gear.  

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Bill Crawford: Will Protest Vote Throw Governor's Race into a Runoff?

 The angst reflected by disparaging TV ads from both camps suggests the November 7 vote in the governor’s race between Gov. Tate Reeves and Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley could be close. 

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Saturday, October 14, 2023

Prime Time Fails in Show Time

 Coach Prime put his Atlanta Falcons uniform back on last night as his Colorado Buffalos blew a 29-0 lead last night.  Watch the highlights below.  Laughter is encouraged. 

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NBC: Hamas Targeted Children

 Captured Hamas plans show the terrorist organization targeted elementary schools and youth centers in its attack last week.  NBC News reported: 

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More Rankin County Controversy

The Rankin County Board of Supervisor's decision to pay additional compensation to Sheriff Bryan Bailey to operate the county's safe room is drawing some controversy.  Mississippi Today reported yesterday:  

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Doing Nothing and Fixing Nothing

"The city of Jackson has failed absolutely and completely in its operation of the water and sewer system."  So said Jackson resident Pete Perry in his public comment submitted to the EPA. 

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D.L. Gardner: How Bad Can It Get?

The world is as unstable now as it has ever been and things are getting worse. Early Saturday morning October 7, Hamas, the de facto governing authority of the Gaza strip, launched a coordinated surprise attack against Israel with a barrage of thousands of missiles and a ground invasion of Israeli settlements.

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I am a Political Refugee

The public defender system was the topic at the Judiciary "B" Committee of the Mississippi House of Representatives yesterday.  The Solons discussed this weighty topic for three hours until Clay Edwards, yes, the Clay Edwards spoke to the committee about Jackson crime.  

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Auto Burglary Ring Busted after Hitting Madison (Updated)

 Forrest County deputies busted a "major" auto burglary ring today.  The Hattiesburg Patriot reported the ring hit over 30 vehicles in Madison last night.  Video of the arrest is posted below, complete with Tom Gorman's taunt of a suspect in cuffs.

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The Real History of Hamas

The rush to moral equivocation turned into a stampede after Hamas butchered hundreds of men, women, and children last week in Israel.  No excuse was too small for some as they sought any reason to defend the terrorist organization.  Former Clintonite Lanny Davis refuted it all as he provided a much-needed Hamas history lesson in a column published on several website:

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Do you bake stuff? You Should.

Many folks are intimidated with baking but there is no real reason not to make this tasty dessert for family or friends. I understand the process for baking this delight for your guests will be lengthy but most of us have a lot more time than we admit. Just remember, Thanksgiving is coming up pretty soon and Christmas will be upon us right after that. Here is something special you can bake for either feast.


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McCollum to Park in Brandon

 Red Mountain Entertainment issued the following press release. 

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Trash Talk: It's in the Contract

 Quite a few Hinds County residents are furious after Waste Management notified them this week there will be some major changes in how their garbage is collected.  Although customers are mad at the company, it was the supervisors who agreed to these terms in the contract.  

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Shad Gets Another One

 State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement. 

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Funny of the Day

 South Park about to make somebody mad..... again.. 

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Harvey Johnson is Disgusted by Ted Henifin

The incompetent are usually threatened by the competent and former Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson is no exception.  The father of the Siemens sell-out is disgusted, yes, digusted by JXN Water Manager Ted Henifin.  Lacking all shame, Hizzoner said that and plenty more in a public comment he submitted to the EPA.  

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15 Gets 30

 Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement. 

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Please Help These Families

 Several families lost everything they owned in an apartment fire in Pearl earlier this week.  Rankin Baptists asked for the following donations on its Facebook page. 

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$5 Million Gift Creates Jabaley-Songcharoen Center, Songcharoen Chair at UMMC

 Annie Oeth authored the following press release for UMMC. 

Hand surgery care, research, education and collaboration among medical experts from around the world will expand at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, thanks to a $5 million gift from Drs. Suthin and Somprasong Songcharoen. 

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Trash Talk: The Hinds Heist?

Waste Management is changing a few things for its Byram, Raymond, and Hinds County Service.  Needless to say, people are not too happy if social media is an accurate barometer of public opinion.  

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Pineapple Alert!

 Check out what Chane is selling at the Bean Parlor in Gluckstadt. 

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Robert St. John: Breakfasts Abroad

 Ten weeks out of each year I work over here leading tours of Americans through European countries. It’s a job I love and a job I take seriously because people trust me with a week to 10 days of their valuable vacation time and vacation savings. It’s work, but if you’ve got to work somewhere, this ain’t a bad place to do it.

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Lamar Adams Case: Are the Clawbacks Really Clawbacks?

 Madison Timber Receiver Alysson Mills announced recently she obtained $17 million from several banks that will be distributed to victims of the Lamar Adams Ponzi scheme, bringing the clawbacks to a grand total of $41 million - less than a quarter on the dollar.  However,  there is one group that has escaped her wrath so far: investors who cashed out of the Ponzi scheme.  

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Sid Salter: New House Speaker Must Break with Motion to Vacate Poison Pill

  Former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in some ways braided the House rules rope that eight ultra-conservative Republican House members used to hang him in the historic vote on the “motion to vacate the chair” that ousted the California lawmaker from his leadership post. 

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Brandon Man Arrested for Kidnapping & Domestic Violence

 The Brandon Police Department issued the following statement. 

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Rankin County Sheriff Names New Undersheriff

 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

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EPA to State: Deadline? What Deadline?

 Never let it be said the law applies to the EPA.  The NAACP filed an environmental civil rights complaint against the state of Mississippi a year ago yet the agency still has not ruled on the complaint even though the law required it to do so within 180 days.   

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Realtor Assn CEO Cites Racism for "Separation"

Nita Martin announced her "separation" as Chief Executive Officer of the Central Mississippi Association of Realtors on Facebook: 

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WLBT Busts JPD.... Again

 It seems JPD has been playing around with the crime stats again.  Of course,  JPD Command didn't mean to do it mind you.  It was just an honest mistake, you see.  WLBT reported last night: 

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Mutt of the Day

 Some dogs, believe it or not, can be little escape artists as shown below. 

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Savages!

 WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES AND VIDEOS ARE POSTED BELOW.

 It's war yet again in the Middle East after Hamas butchered hundreds of Israeli civilians while taking hundreds more as hostages to be used for sport Saturday.  Posted below are some pictures and videos of Hamas savagery. 

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Amile Wilson Holding Fund-Raiser Tomorrow Night

The Republican stars are showing up for Mississippi House of Representatives District 64 candidate is holding a fund-raiser tomorrow night. 

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Jordan Davis Coming to Brandon

 Red Mountain Entertainment issued the following statement. 

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Pearl Apartments Burn

The city of Pearl issued the following statement and video. 

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Texas or Bust

What happens when Shakespeare meets Texas? 

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Sunday, October 8, 2023

In Their Own Words: Sewer Edition

721 pages of public comments regarding the takeover of Jackson's sewer system by water receiver Ted Henifin were submitted to the EPA.  95% of the comments approved of the takeover despite the public gnashing of teeth by opponents such as Rukia Lumumba.  Not many readers have the time or inclination to read all 721 pages so the Kingfish has taken that burden upon himself and is posting the more notable comments.  

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Idiot of the Day

The ghost of Joe Piscarcic appeared yesterday. 

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The Prince of This World

Who is Satan? What is he about? What does he do? What are his names? Does he exist?  Continuing his preaching on angels, the late Dr. Frank Pollard answered those questions and more as he delved into the subject of the fallen angel himself.  Dr. Pollard paints a picture, no, creates a mosaic of a being who is beautiful and terrible yet fatally flawed with false pride.   Watch the sermon posted below as Dr. Pollard addresses the Prince of this world.  

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Bill Crawford: Jackson Dilemma Affects Mississippi's Prosperity

Last week Jackson Public Schools announced a plan to close 16 schools “due to declining enrollment.” 

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler

The weather is perfect for a drink, cigar, and what else but a good book.  If you like to read about politics mixed with a heavy dose of tabasco sauce and humor, check out Louisiana Political Hijinks by long-time Edwin Edwards confidante, Clyde Vidrine. If you want a window into Louisiana corruption, this book is a good place to start.  Enjoy.

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Police Officer Saves Baby

 The Flowood Police Department posted the following statement on social media. 

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D.L. Gardner: Keep Covid-19 in Scientific Context

In May of 2020 the Trump administration launched Operation Warp Speed to accelerate production of a vaccine for COVID-19. Against all odds and amidst an avalanche of criticism from political opponents and media, Big Pharma produced so-called vaccines using mRNA technology before the end of 2020. Trump’s critics had continually pronounced all kinds of warnings about these experimental vaccines before the election. Ironically, after Joe Biden entered the White House the tables turned and Trump’s critics all praised President Biden for endorsing the vaccines.

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Is Anyone Suprised?

 Beware the natural disaster contractors.  WLBT reported: 

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In Their Own Words: Sewer Takeover Edition

 JJ posted a plethora of public comments Wednesday that were submitted to the EPA on placing Jackson's sewer system under the control of the Great Water Buffalo, Ted Henifin.  95% of the comments approved of the takeover.  Since there were 721 pages of public comments, JJ is weeding through them all so you don't have to and posting the more notable comments.  Today is dedicated to the opponents of the takeover.  Read what they had to say in their own words.  Enjoy.

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Dr. Carey Wright Lands in Maryland.

 Former Mississippi Superintendent of Education Dr. Carey Wright will be the interim Maryland Superintendent of Education.  The Maryland Department of Education issued the following statement: 

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Sweet Tater Stuff

I promise, I am not making disparaging remarks about our governor. You must trust me for a moment while the vision floods your brain of our Honorable Gov’s momma pinning a corsage on his blue plaid jacket, kissing his forehead, and telling him goodbye as he departs for his first Jr. High sock hop dance.

No, forget him. I am actually referring to sweet po-taters that come from the garden.


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Idiots of the Day

Meanwhile over at Highway 80 and Gallatin Street.....

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Remembering Spring

JJ falls behind at times and this post is one of those times. Waaaaay back in the spring, yours truly commissioned Ole Miss student photographer Zoe Keyes to shoot some photos around campus while the season is in bloom.  Apologies for posting so late but please enjoy her work posted below.

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Child Molestor Gets 20 Years

 Rankin-Madison County District Attorney Bubba Bramlett issued the following statement. 

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School Grades: Song Remains the Same in Jackson Metro Area

 Posted below is a summary of how local school districts performed in the 2022-2023 school year.  There was little change from last year but for the charter schools.  JJ will post the scores for individual schools next week.  Read and weep. 

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Warnock Wars: Cleve Gets to Fight

Canton politico Cleve Anderson will be going to trial after he managed to talk himself out of a guilty plea hearing in federal court last week.  

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Pearl Credit Rating Improves

 The city of Pearl issued the following statement. 

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CHAMP for Moms Addresses Mental Health Challenges

Annie Oeth authored the following press release for UMMC. 

Pregnancy and childbirth can trigger a spectrum of emotions, ranging from excitement and joy to sadness and anxiety. 

To help mothers cope before and after the birth of their children, the Child Access to Mental Health and Psychiatry (CHAMP) program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center is launching CHAMP for Moms. 

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

The People Speak: Jackson Sewer Edition

 JJ posted yesterday the public comments that were submitted to the EPA on placing the Jackson sewer system under the control of Water Tsar Ted Henifin.  Let's face it, not many people are going to read all 721 pages of public comments so the Kingfish is reading them for you.  JJ is going to post a batch of notable comments every day as we work through them together.  There are several that deserve their own posts and their own posts they shall receive. Kick off your shell cordovan shoes, fix a drink, light a cee-gar, and enjoy.

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Outdoor Steward Trust Fund Accepting Applications

Governor Tate Reeves issued the following statement. 

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Flashback: Exorcist Edition

 The Exorcist is playing tonight at Tinseltown in Pearl.   Thankfully, Pearl police are not going to arrest anyone nor confiscate the movie as took place nearly 50 years ago in Jackson and Hattiesburg.  The movie generated a tidal wave of controversy.  Angry doesn't begin to describe how some people felt about the movie.  Check out their comments and letters to the editor. 

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Child-Killer Gets 25 Years

 Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement. 

 


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Robert St. John: It's Good Work if You can Get It.

 My first paying job was as a 12-years old. I mowed the lawns of my neighbors. Growing up in the house of a widowed single mom who was a public school art teacher, it was clear that if I was going to have any money to do or buy anything I was going to have to earn it myself. We owned a big wheel Yazoo lawnmower that felt as heavy as a Volkswagen, and I pushed it around the streets of our neighborhood, from house to house, earning $10.00 per yard. That was big money back then. It was enough to buy two albums at the record store with some money left over for candy or a hamburger. 

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Dork Alert

 For those who are interested, Google is rolling out its new products online.  Some of the offerings are new phones, new watches, and new earbuds.  Enjoy.  

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Sid Salter: New Law May Get Clarity from Bama Death Penalty Case

 Mississippi currently has 35 inmates on Death Row, according to Mississippi Department of Corrections data – 34 men and one woman. 

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Out on the Trail

 House of Representatives District #64 Candidate Amile Wilson had an interesting experience while he was campaigning recently.  

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Free Lung Cancer Screening for Uninsured

 The University of Mississippi Medical Center issued the following press release. 

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Timber! Banks Settle with Lamar Adams Receiver

 Madison Timber Receiver Alysson Mills settled her clawback lawsuits with Trustmark, Bankplus, and River Hills banks. Ms. Mills disclosed the settlements in her 90-day status report submitted to U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves Friday. 

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The Mississippi State Fair is Upon Us

 The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce issued the following statement. 

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Congress Calls for Federal TANF Investigation

State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement. 

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Undersheriff Resigns

Rankin County Undersheriff Paul Holley resigned his position today.  No other information is available. 

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Water Wars: Public: 95% Lumumbas: 5%

95% of the public comments submitted to the EPA approved of Ted Henifin taking over Jackson's sewer system.  That's right.  633 out of 666 (how appropriate) public comments said Henifin is doing a helluva job.  So much for Sista Rukia claiming she represents the people.  Hmm.... isn't that what elected representatives do?  Well, since the Lumumbas like to play games, we are going to play a game today, we are going to play one here today. 

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Henifin Takes Over Jackson's Sewer System

Ted Henifin is now the water and sewer Tsar of Jackson.  U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate approved a stipulated order that places the management of Jackson's sewer system under Ted Henifin.  Mr. Henifin is the manager of JXN Water.   The Justice Department, EPA, and city of Jackson agreed to the stipulated order. Public interest in the matter was strong as the EPA received 666 public comments on the proposed stipulated order.   The noise made by the Order of the Sisters of Rukia was just that, a bunch of noise as 95% of the comments approved of Mr. Henifin's management.

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JSU Grad Becomes U.S. Senator

 California Governor Gavin Newsome appointed Laphonza Butler to serve the remainder of the late Dianne Feinstein's term in the U.S. Senate.  Senator Butler is a native of Magnolia, Mississippi and a graduate of Jackson State University.  

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Flopped Out

 Let the water bottles fly.  

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Sunday, October 1, 2023

Yet Another Shootout

 A shootout took place at the Jasco gas station across from the Wendy's on Ellis Avenue tonight.  

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Idiots of the Day

 Never Underestimate the power of the -oh group.  Donuts, anyone?

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Gluckstadt Police Chief Resigns (Updated)

 Gluckstadt Police Chief Wendell Watts resigned his position last week.  Mr. Watts will be the Assistant Police Chief at the Jackson Police Department.  

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"More Open Than Usual"

It robs the intellect.  It destroys.  It leaves bombed out shells where our lives once stood.  The late Dr. Frank Pollard described sin as such in the 1994 sermon posted below.  He minced no words nor told any funny stories as he preached from Romans 3:9-20.   If you can't make it to church, enjoy the sermon. 

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Bill Crawford: Reeves' Political Flip-Flop on Hospital Funding

 Gov. Tate Reeves’ unexpected proposal to increase Medicaid funding for hospitals stirred the political pot. 

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

Whiskey & Whine

 If Rebel fans want to enjoy seeing T-Bob Hebert (yes, Bobby's son) and friends throw a tantrum after a loss, enjoy watching Whiskey & Wine below.  Good game to the Rebels.  They won fair and square as they beat LSU's defense to a frigging pulp as House made Lou Tepper look like a defensive genius.  Enjoy. ;-) 

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Court Revokes Husband's Bond after Wife Disappears

Hinds County Court Judge Johnny McDaniels revoked Derrick Coleman's bond after he failed to wear a GPS monitor as required by his bond. Coleman was supposed to wear the monitor after his wife filed domestic violence charges and obtained a no-contact order against him.  She disappeared two months ago.

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D.L. Gardner: Congress Plays Crisis Games Again

It’s that time of year again when the weather is cooler, summer passes the torch to autumn, football fans become … fanatics, and the federal government shuts down again. As a relatively new federal employee in the 1980s, I remember shutdowns. What did that mean? Terminology from the government said, “close down non-essential operations, furlough non-essential workers, and only retain essential employees in departments covering the safety of human life or protection of property.”

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Lumumbas Try Again to Bully Henifin

 The Poor People's Campaign issued the following statement. 

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Bonnie's Brownies

As I thought about what recipe I might share to somehow unite us (that elusive "all of humanity" moment I will never come close to achieving), it came to mind that many (certainly not all) of us have had a night when we would have given just about anything for a hunk of some sort of dense, nutty, chocolate, not allowed on any diet, treat to scarf down while we are watching Field of Dreams, or Casablanca, Shawshank, or maybe Dumbo for the eighth time? It is hard to believe that is one sentence, isn't it? All I can say about that is me too. 

 


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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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