Monday, September 30, 2024

Drip, Drip, Drip, New Orleans Style

 The walls continue to close in around New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell.  First the feds indicted her boyfriend, now they obtained an indictment against a crony.  WDSU reported: 

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WLBT Shows Receipts

 WLBT released the complete unedited video of last week's interview with Kevin Gregg, the father of Carly Gregg.  Video & article.  

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Fear the Hat

 MDAC Commish Andy Gipson issued the following statement September 26. 

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WLBT Busts Gregg's Attorney

Did Carly Gregg's attorney lie to the Court when she filed a motion for a new trial last week? 

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Hope Returns

 The thing about Hope is it can be so promising yet so fleeting.

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Sunday, September 29, 2024

Idiot of the Day

 Madison County Constable Taco Johnson issued the following press release. 

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Savages Sentenced

 Two protestors who tried to destroy a Van Gogh painting will have plenty of time to ponder the consequences of their actions. The New York Times reported:

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Bye-Bye, Bastard!!!

 The Israelis took out Nasrallah Friday.  The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday: 

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The Rich Get Richer......

 The days of Southern Miss competing in Division I-A football may be dwindling fast thanks to NIL and the dreaded portal.  The Wall Street Journal reported August 18: 

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Fighting Fear With Fear

 Fear permeates our society.  Fear is the soul-killer.  It paralyzes and keeps many mired in misery.   However, one does not have to be a prisoner of fear.  The late Dr. Frank Pollard preached in the 1996 sermon posted below the way to fight fear is with more fear.  Huh? Is that a paradox? Watch the short sermon to find out. 

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Bill Crawford: Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Remains Undaunted by Challenges

Despite its homeless status and a “gut punch,” a Jackson mainstay remains undaunted.

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Saturday, September 28, 2024

44 Years

 It's been 44 years since he died on September 25, 1980.  

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City Fires Back in Smith-Wills War

 The War over Smith-Wills Stadium moved up to a new level yesterday after the city of Jackson sued the state of Mississippi in Hinds County Chancery Court.  

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Don't be a Burglar in Madison

 The Madison Police Department issued the following statement. 

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D.L. Gardner: Four More Years

“Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law strive with them. Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand all things.” Proverbs 28: 4-5

Donald Trump left office in January 2021. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris began their administration January 20, 2021. Politicians are proud to tout what they will do on their first day in office, and President Biden kept his promises beginning on his first day by changing or cancelling many of former president Trump’s accomplishments. Vice President Kamala Harris stood right there with President Biden in full support of every change he made.

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Friday, September 27, 2024

Carly Gregg Asks for a New Trial

 Carly Gregg filed a motion for a new trial yesterday in Rankin County Circuit Court.  A jury convicted her last week of first-degree murder and attempted murder and sentenced her to life in prison without parole.  Gregg was 14 years-old when she killed her mother and shot her stepfather on March 19.  The motion also asked Circuit Judge Dewey Arthur to throw out the verdict in the alternative. 

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Thalia Mara Update

 The city of Jackson posted the following update about Thalia Mara Hall on its website yesterday: 

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MCPP: Help Us Defeat the Woke-Mind Virus

What’s the biggest challenge America faces?

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Daiquiri Bar Murder Suspect Caught

 The Capitol Police issued the following statement. 

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Shrimp Bisque

My First ever recipe done by request!


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Thursday, September 26, 2024

Idiot of the Day

 Some people just can't handle life in general.  Exhibit A. 

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Feds Bust Lexington PD

 The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

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Carly Gregg Case: The Postgame Show - with Annotations

Carly Gregg did not get a fair trial, the prosecution's expert "can't see his own hand in front of his face," and Carly Gregg is behind held in solidarity confinement without visitors.  Such are some of the sensational claims made by Gregg's attorney, Bridget Todd in a two-hour Youtube interview with New York attorney Melanie Little Monday.  

Not many people have the time to watch an interview for two hours so JJ did it for you.  Posted below are observations and notes of the interview.  

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Live from the Classroom

 Some mess about some mess took place at Callaway High School a few days ago and JPD was called to the school.  A fed-up teacher had enough and voiced her thoughts about certain elements on social media. 

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Flashback: Smith-Wills Edition

The state and city of Jackson are feuding over Smith-Wills Stadium.  Today's edition of Flashback takes a look at how Jackson obtained the Smith-Wills property on Lakeland Drive.

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Closing Soon?

 All good things come to an end but this is one we hate to see.  The owner of Wynndale Steakhouse posted the following messages on Facebook: 

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Robert St. John: Mississippi, You're on my Mind

“Home is the nicest word there is.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder

It's true that there’s no place like home, and I deeply and dearly love my hometown of Hattiesburg and my home state of Mississippi. I could live other places, but I never will. My family’s taproots are deep rooted in the loblollys of South Mississippi. I am a seventh-generation resident of the Pine Belt— Mississippi to the core. Texans are known for state pride. My pride for Mississippi is Texas pride, times ten.

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Scholars Have a Gentleman's Debate

The Debate Team had a practice session down at McComb High School. 

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Sid Salter: 32 Years After Murders, Manning's Death Row Sojourn May be Ending

Mississippi’s Supreme Court on a 5-4 vote denied yet another appeal from the Death Row inmate convicted of brutally murdering Mississippi State University students Jon Stephen Steckler and Pamela Tiffany Miller on the night of Dec. 11, 1992.

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Tuesday, September 24, 2024

It's The State's Fault, Smith-Wills Edition

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba blamed the state for its failure to land Costco and Topgolf at a press conference last Thursday.  

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Favre Has Parkinson's Disease

Shad White responds to Favre's grandstanding accusations. 

NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback and Southern Miss football star Brett Favre announced he has Parkinson's Disease at a Congressional hearing on welfare accountability.  

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Accused Carjacker Gets $1.5 Million Bond

 Jeremy Cole is probably going to be living at the Raymond Detention Center for a while.  

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Bedwetter Alert

 IT workers at the New York Times are threatening to strike on Election Day unless some rather crazy demands are met.  The Semafor website reported on September 18: 

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Monday, September 23, 2024

Gregg Trial: The Post-Game Show

 Carly Gregg's attorney, Bridget Todd appeared on Attorney Melanie Little's Youtube channel today to discuss her client.  There has been no time today to watch it but if interested, it is posted below.  

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Mayor Holds Regular Briefing

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is holding his regular press conference at the RSVP Ice House right now.  The presser is live-streamed below.  

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School Grades Are Out

The grades are out for Mississippi schools and Jackson metro area schools fared pretty well.  Clinton led the pack as usual with the highest-scoring "A" and proficiency scores.  Jackson and Canton earned "C's" but held their gains as just a short while ago, they were "D's".    How did your school fare? Check below.  

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Where Dreams Come True

 Every team deserves a fairy godmother, well, except for Mississippi State.  

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Sunday, September 22, 2024

71 Year-Old Man Convicted for Killing Wife

 Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement. 

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When Failure Leads to Success

"No one is beat till he quits, No one is through till he stops, No matter how hard Failure hits, No matter how often he drops, A fellow's not down till he lies In the dust and refuses to rise,"  preached the late Dr. Frank Pollard as he weaved Edgar Guest's classic poem Defeat with Joseph's refusal to surrender to the twin enemies of bitterness and despair.  So many quit when success is only a few feet away but quit they do.  Enjoy the 1996 sermon posted below. 

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Bill Crawford: Revenue Winds Have Shifted

Are House Speaker Jason White and Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann whistling in the wind?

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Saturday, September 21, 2024

The Return of Soggy Sweat

 Bo Wallace turned into Soggy Sweat on X today. The subject? One Hugh Freeze. Bo Wallace today: 

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And They are Off to the Races

 Clinton attorney Will Purdie announced he will run for Mayor of Clinton next year:

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D.L. Gardner: Abortion Survivors Don't Play Politics

Many of us are just tired of political drivel and meaningless talking points. Saturday night I was ready to watch college football. Our Bulldogs were playing the Toledo Rockets. I knew nothing about the Rockets, and had not seen our Bulldogs on TV this season. So I cranked up the radio to hear our announcers commentate on our players and coaches 15-seconds before the TV showed the action.

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Thalia Mara Hall Update: New Chiller Arrives

 The city of Jackson issued the following update about Thalia Mara Hall on its website.  

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Friday, September 20, 2024

Gregg Gets Life

 The jury in the Carly Gregg case has returned after deliberating less than two hours.  Watch the reading of the verdict as it is live streamed below.  

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MCPP: Move Up, Mississippi. It's Time for School Choice

Education is the number one thing we need to improve in Mississippi.

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Live from the Courtroom

 Closing arguments begin this morning in the Carly Gregg case.  Hopefully there will be a verdict by the end of the day.    Watch the live-stream below, courtesy of Court TV. 

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Why Do We No Longer Bake This Way?

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Defense Embarrassed When Prosecution Brings Receipts in Gregg Trial

The courtroom drama continued in the Carly Gregg case as the defense's sneak attack on the prosecution backfired bigly yesterday in Rankin County Circuit Court.  

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Thursday, September 19, 2024

Feds Go After Rankin County

 The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

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What is Life? What is Work?

 Check out Empower Mississippi's latest podcast posted below.   Author David Brahnsen discusses the meaning of work and why so many people are dropping out of the workforce.  Enjoy the podcast with Empower host Grant Callen. 

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Pre-Trial Prep

 We haven't done some jackassery in awhile. 

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Water Clerk Busted

 State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement. 

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The Grades are Out. How Did Mississippi Schools Do?

 The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following statement. 

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Live from the Courtroom

It is the fourth day of the Carly Gregg trial.  Will the case go to the jury today? Tune in below and see. 

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

"Is My Stepdad ok?"

 "Is my stepdad ok?" asked 14 year-old Carly Gregg when Rankin County deputies took her into custody on March 19, 2024.  Gregg is on trial for murder and attempted murder after she allegedly killed her mother and shot her stepfather.   The video posted below shows what took place after Gregg was detained.

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Ka-boom! There Was a Ka-boom!

Hezbollah can't catch a break this week.  First it was the pagers, now it's the walkie-talkies . The Wall Street Journal reported: 

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Robert St. John: End of an Era

"A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence." — James N. Watkins

The restaurant business, and all its aspects— positive, negative, challenging, rewarding, complicated, and simple— is my life. I love what I do. Other than my faith, family, and friends, restaurants have brought the most joy to my life. I love creating concepts and developing business plans with others. There’s something about taking an idea sketched on a cocktail napkin and creating a physical, living, breathing concept that feeds people’s bellies and souls, all in an industry that allows people to grow from an entry level position into ownership. I love restaurants.

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Parks & Recreation?

 As Mayor Lumumba squawks about the State taking back the Smith-Wills Stadium property, let's not forget what was going on under the guise of "park purposes."  

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Live From the Courtroom (Updated)

Watch the third day of the Carly Gregg trial live-streamed below, courtesy of Court TV.  This morning will probably be a key point in the trial as Gregg's expert psychiatrist, Dr. Andrew Clark, will testify in support of her insanity defense.  Will his testimony be a dash to victory for the defense or a Pickett's Charge? Only time will tell.  

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Sid Salter: State's Incarceration Rate Tops Nation's & Most Countries

The Mississippi Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations for the State Department of Corrections ­– the state’s prison system ­– included $424.3 million from the General Fund, State Support Special Funds of $7.5 million, $19.5 million in federal funds, and other special funds of $27.07 million for a total of $458.9 million.

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JATRAN Strike Ends

 The city of Jackson issued the following statement. 

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Tuesday, September 17, 2024

"Where the White Women at?"

 One of the best comedies of all time will be on the big screen tomorrow.  Yup, Blazing Saddles, the Blazing Saddles appears on local screens.  Nothing like a town getting a new Sheriff, right?  Showtimes are posted below.  Strike a blow against wokeness and get a ticket, even if you don't want to go. 

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The Murder of Ashley Smiley (Updated)

WARNING: GRAPHIC VIOLENCE HEARD IN VIDEO

Update: Stepfather testifies. 

Carly Gregg's murder trial continued today as the prosecution released a video that contained the sounds of the 14 year-old Gregg allegedly killing her mother, Northwest Rankin High School math teacher Ashley Smiley.  

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A.G. to Jackson: Turn Over Smith-Wills Stadium

 Attorney General Lynn Fitch directed the city of Jackson to surrender the deed to the parcel of land that is the site of Smith-Wills Stadium. 

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Trigger Warning!

 The Israelis came up with a new way to kill terrorists.  The Wall Street Journal reported: 

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The Ballad of Rudy Continues Again

 Rudy Warnock filed an unopposed motion to continue his trial scheduled for October 1.  U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate has not ruled on the motion. 

A federal grand jury indicted the former Canton Municipal Utilities Engineer Rudy Warnock for conspiracy to commit bribery, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and wire fraud.

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Live from the Courtroom (Updated)

 Court TV is broadcasting the Carly Gregg murder trial in Rankin County Circuit Court.  The trial is live-streamed below. 

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Woman Pleads Guilty to Rental Assistance Fraud

State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement.

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Good Job, Richard's.

 Richard's Disposal yet again failed to pick up the garbage in Northeast Jackson yesterday. 

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Monday, September 16, 2024

Watch Carly Gregg Trial (Updated)

 Court TV is broadcasting the Carly Gregg trial in Rankin County Circuit Court.  The trial is live-streamed below.  Comment in the earlier post about this case. 

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Live from City Hall!

 Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is holding his regular press conference right now.  It is live-streamed below. 

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Judge Fed-Up With Carly Gregg's Defense Team

Carly Gregg's trial begins today in Rankin County Circuit Court . The 15 year-old Gregg stands accused of killing her mother and shooting her step-father in March.  Greg cried as Circuit Judge Dewey Arthur repeatedly chewed out Gregg's lawyers Kevin Camp and Bridgett Todd for missing discovery deadlines during a pre-trial hearing September 10.  

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Clinton Mayor to Retire

 Clinton Mayor Phil Fisher will announce this afternoon he is not running for re-election next year as he will retire from public service.  Thank you for your service, Mayor.  It is very much appreciated. 

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Hope for the Hearing-Impaired

 Those suffering from hearing loss may not suffer from the high prices of hearing-aids much longer, thanks to Apple.  The fruit company announced the Airpod Pro 2 can be used as a hearing-aid later this year.  The Wall Street Journal reported:

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Getting Crowded

 What's the old saying about familiarity breeding contempt? 

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Sunday, September 15, 2024

Warming Up

 It's only September but for some reason it feels like January. 

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Flashback: When Jackson Restaurants Feared Epicurious

Once upon a time, newspapers provided professional restaurant reviews.  The restaurant critic was to be feared as praise could promote a restaurant but a public pummeling could give it a black eye as well.  Such a critic was the the first Epicurious at the Clarion-Ledger.  Making her debut in 1983, Bettye Jolly took on the restaurant scene to many a reader's delight.   Posted below are some reviews of some restaurants still going strong and some forgotten. JJ published these ten years ago and figured it was time for a refresher post.  Enjoy. 

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The Package is More Important Than the Content

Telling people what they need or what they want to hear.  Tis a trap that ensnared the church in Corinth.  It ensnares preachers even today as they are often scared of losing their flock as the late Dr. Frank Pollard preached in his 1996 sermon posted below.  Thus the message of the Cross is ignored for feel-good preaching.  You are a good person after all and deserve to be told you are.  However, Dr. Pollard said the message is not one of sugared honeycombs but of truth - unvarnished, uncomfortable truth.  Enjoy the sermon.  The newspaper article mentioned in the sermon is included in this post. 

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Bill Crawford: Hurricane & Wind Threats Destabilize Insurance Market

Hurricane Francine reminded us how prone our state is to severe weather from hurricanes and tornadoes. Not that we needed a reminder.

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Saturday, September 14, 2024

Live from Arlington

This little gem popped up on Youtube.   Metallica played two shows in Arlington, Texas on August 18 and 20, 2023.  Both shows were simulcast in theaters.   Posted below is the August 20 concert.  The sound quality is quite superb.  You're welcome. 

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Found!

 Locke Ward got his car back..... sort of.  Mr. Ward announced on Facebook: 

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Bank Robbery in Clinton

The city of Clinton issued the following statement yesterday. 

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D.L. Gardner: Wisdom to Know the Difference

People say America has never been this divided before. Our founders declared America’s independence from England 248 years ago way back when this election started. As Jerry Clower used to say, “Someone shoot up here amongst us. One of us has got to have some relief. ” We’re glad the kickoff has finally begun.

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Friday, September 13, 2024

Fire and Mold

City provides update on Thalia Mara Hall repair

Expired fire extinguishers, missing fire hoses, a plethora of exposed wires.  Such were some of the 22 fire code violations at Thalia Mara Hall reported by the State Fire Marshal Monday.  The auditorium is closed due to mold. 

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Ex-Horn Lake Ealdorman Arrested

 State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement yesterday. 

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MCPP: Let's Get Serious About Tax Cuts

Tax reform is on the agenda. This is excellent news for our state!

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It's Baaaaaack

 The Daquiri Bar will continue to plague Downtown Jackson.  The Death Bar posted the following message on Facebook: 

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Smothered Chicken and Taters is Tasty Comfort Food

Comfort food is always a good choice when the rains of fall come our way.


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Thursday, September 12, 2024

Gone!

 Belhaven's Lou's Full Serve is closing.  The restaurant announced on Facebook: 

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David L. Archie Gets Another Day in Court

 Former Hinds County District 2 Supervisor David L. Archie gets to fight another day in Court.  

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Flowood Police Arrest Shooter

 The Flowood Police Department issued the following statement. 

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Ole Miss Vice-Chancellor Indicted for 20 Counts of Animal Cruelty

 A Lafayette County grand jury indicted Terry and Charlotte Pegues for 20 counts of animal cruelty on August 23.  Charlotte Pegues is the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs at Ole Miss.  

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Flashback: City Council Cuts Thalia Mara Restoration Fees

 The Jackson City Council cut a ticket surcharge in October 2014 after passing the surcharge nine months earlier.  The surcharge was supposed to pay for renovations and a new air-conditioning system at the auditorium.  

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International Observers Watch UMMC Pediatric Surgery

 Rachel Vandeford authored the following press release for UMMC. 

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Remembering 9/11


List of Victims

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Like Mother, Like Son?

 JPD arrested three yutes yesterday for allegedly shooting a man to death at the intersection of Jamaica Drive and Wayneland.   WJTV reported: 

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Taste is Coming to Renaissance

Enzo closes, Taste to move in 

Renaissance at Colony Park issued the following press release. 

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Minus $40 Million and Counting

How much money did Jackson's water system lose in 2022? Not $10 million, not $20 million, not $30 million but $39 million dollars.  Read that again.  Jackson's water and sewer system suffered a $39 million operating loss in 2022.  

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Robert St. John: Michelin Dreams & BBQ Realities

This week's recipe: BBQ Ribs!!!

My 23-year-old son is starstruck. It's not Hollywood celebrities that have his attention these days—it's the stars awarded by Michelin for restaurant excellence. For over a century, the Michelin Guide has been handing out its coveted stars, a system that was started to sell tires but quickly became the world’s highest culinary honor. My son, who entered— what many consider the “Harvard of cooking schools”— the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, a few years ago, has spent many weekends taking the 90-minute train ride south along the Hudson into Manhattan with his girlfriend, doing what I call "chasing stars." Most of their spare change goes to indulging in meals at the finest of fine dining establishments across the city.

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Sidney Salter: Leaders Eye More Tax Cuts After 2022's Historic Tax Cut Package Enacted

In 2022, Gov. Tate Reeves signed the largest tax cut in Mississippi history – the Mississippi Tax Freedom Act. The tax cut plan promised to eliminate $525 million in Income tax relief by 2026.

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Suspect Arrested in NW Rankin Middle School Threat

 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement. 

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Flashback: City Hikes Ticket Prices to Pay for Thalia Mara HVAC

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba addressed the woes of Thalia Mara Hall at his regular press conference yesterday.   WLBT's Anthony Warren asked Hizzoner what happened to the funds generated by a ticket surcharge ten years ago.  Mayor Lumumba said he did not know.  

Well, it's time for a history lesson.  Check out this old post from January 13, 2014 when Lumumba the Elder wore the purple. 

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Ewwwwwwww!

 Diners at the Fortification Street McDonald's definitely deserved a break yesterday.  

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Monday, September 9, 2024

Mayor Addresses Thalia Mara Hall Shutdown

Thalia Mara remediation to take 4-8 weeks. 

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is holding his regular briefing right now.  He is expected to discuss the restoration of Thalia Mara Hall.  The presser is live-streamed below. 

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Gone!

 It appears the infamous Daiquiri Bar on Capitol Street is no more.  Workers removed various signage from the building yesterday.  

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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

Locke Ward's good deeds went for naught in Jackson.  

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Medic!

 There were quite a few casualties after this past weekend.  

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Sunday, September 8, 2024

Thalia Mara Hall: The REST of the Story

The manager of Thalia Mara Hall has been screaming for help for over a year as the auditorium deteriorated but to no avail.  WLBT reported Friday:

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Idiot of the Day

 The Mississippi Department of Public Safety issued the following statement. 

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Get on Your Knees and Guess at It

Fellowship without forgiveness, forgiveness without cleansing, cleansing without confession.  Each is empty without the other.  The late Dr. Frank Pollard preached on the power of confession.  Confession, he said, cleanses the heart and restores fellowship.  Enjoy the 1996 sermon posted below. 

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Bill Crawford: The Credible & Incredible in State Auditor Shad White's Announcement

“Common sense needed to move Mississippi forward,” read the headline in the Magnolia Tribune. Who could disagree with that?

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Saturday, September 7, 2024

The Ever-Shrinking Jackson Zoo

Jackson's zoological collection shrunk by half in only six years.

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Classy!

 Just another fight at the University of Colorado, right? 

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D.L. Gardner: September Surprise?

Last week FBI Director Christopher Wray told the Associated Press that he was “hard pressed to think of a time in my career where so many different kinds of threats are all elevated at once.”

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Friday, September 6, 2024

Canceled: Kevin Hart

 Ardenland issued the following statement. 

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Funny of the Day

 Actually, the post should be titled "Furry Funny of the Day."  

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MCPP: Mississippi Votes Conservative. Are We Going to See More Conservative Policies?

Waiting for my suitcase in the arrivals hall at Jackson airport the other evening, it occurred to me that the luggage carrousel was a pretty good metaphor for Mississippi politics. Like suitcases on a carrousel, many leaders simply sit on the conveyor belt of state politics, waiting their turn to get moved along to the next role.

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Arts Leaders "Frustrated" with City of Jackson

 The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, Mississippi Opera, Ballet Mississippi, and Ballet Magnificat issued the following statement yesterday. 

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Roasted Butternut Squash

 I will take the blame if this one is a repeat posting (Don't think it is) but honestly, it is "post twice good."


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Idiot of the Day

 A knucklehead managed to turn a speeding ticket into a felony yesterday.  Good job, moron. 

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Thursday, September 5, 2024

Shanks Shucks the Corn

 Check out Empower Mississippi's latest podcast posted below. State Representative Fred Shanks (R-Gold Coast) discusses a plethora of topics such as ballot initiative, law enforcement training, the Goon Squad, tax reform with host Grant Callen. 

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Symphony Forced to Move Concerts

 The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra is moving out of Thalia Mara Hall - for now.  WAPT reported: 

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UMMC Launches Mental Health Tele-Health for Students

 Rachel Vanderford authored the following press release for UMMC. 

The Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, in collaboration with the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, recently launched a new telehealth clinic to offer public university students free mental health services. 

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Back on the Street

 Convicted killer James Williams, III is a free man yet again after he was arrested nearly a year ago. Williams was paroled in May 2023 after serving 18 years in prison for killing his father and stepmother when he was 17 years old.

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

What Price a Pothole?

The incompetence of the Lumumba administration was on full display yet again today as Jackson officials admitted the city did not spend $700,000 the City Council appropriated a year ago for pothole repair.  You read that correctly.  The city is always complaining it has no money to do anything yet when it is given the money, it does nothing as usual.  Watch for yourself. 

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Mayor Responds to Bus Strike

 Jackson's First Consul, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, issued the following statement. 

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Robert St. John: Labor Day at the Lake: A Family Affair

My iPhone read 8 a.m. when I woke up this morning. For anyone who knows me, that’s quite the feat. My days typically start well before the sun even thinks about rising, my internal clock drags me out of bed between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. on most mornings, whether I’m ready to wake up, or not. But today was different. Today, I allowed myself the rare luxury of a late start, savoring a few extra moments under the covers, listening to the outboard motors slowly cruise by as early fishermen headed to their favorite fishing hole on the lake. I can’t remember the last time I slept this late, and to be honest, it felt a bit indulgent. But isn’t that what holidays are for? Especially one like Labor Day.

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8 Defendants Settle in DHS Clawback Lawsuit

A small repayment has been made in the DHS scandal.  Anna Wolfe - yes, the Anna Wolfe - reported in Mississippi Today last week: 

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Sid Salter: Leslie McLemore Shares His Truth 60 Years After Freedom Summer

Think about a powerful public speaker with the clarity and power of a Barack Obama. Then think about a distinguished educator who can capitative and motivate his students. Then imagine a politician unafraid to stand up for the rights of his constituents in the toughest political arena of all – local politics.

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Strike!

 The city buses will not roll today as JATRAN employees went on strike at 3 AM today. WAPT reported:

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Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Funny of the Day

 Bill Maher took on the Opiate Fairy as he discussed the role of gasp, doctors in the opioid crisis.  Enjoy. 

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Former Benton County Tax Assessor Busted

 State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement. 

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Please Support Jackson Jambalaya

It's the last call for Jackson Jambalaya's annual fund-raising drive.  Your support makes this website possible and it would not have made it this far without you. JJ led the way in reporting on the Jackson water crisis and covered stories the media would not touch, right.  However, the need for your support remains as strong as ever. 

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Idiot of the Day

 Seen at Renaissance this weekend.  Anti-freeze, anyone? 

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D.A. Is Fed Up With Carly Gregg's Lawyers

The friction between the prosecution and defense in the Carly Gregg case heated up Friday.  Rankin-Madison Assistant District Attorney Kathryn Newman accused Gregg's lawyers, Kevin Camp and Bridget Todd, of playing games in the media as well as the courtroom in several motions filed Friday afternoon.  

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Monday, September 2, 2024

Protecting AND Serving

 Check out JPD Chief Joseph Wade working his second job.  JPD posted on Facebook: 

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Ex-JPD Rapist Released From Prison

 A former JPD officer who brutally raped a woman during a traffic stop was released from prison in July. 

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Celebration!

 Everyone likes a party, right?

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Sunday, September 1, 2024

A.G. Sues PBM's Over Opioids

 Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following statement Thursday.  

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The Calloused Heart

"You can make a difference, you can do something about it.  This world doesn't have to go to hell in a hand basket.  This nation doesn't have to rot from its interior disease.  There can be something that people can do.  The Church doesn't have to be weak and inefficient.  Your Christian life does not have to be a joyless, pitiful falling away from God.  You can make a difference, you can make a difference, you can make a difference."  Thus spaketh the late Dr. Frank Pollard as he preached from Jeremiah 5:1-5 in the 1996 sermon posted below.  Enjoy. 

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Bill Crawford: Frank Neville Takes on Millsaps Challenge

Write about Millsaps he said. But the fascinating story about Millsaps College right now is him, the new president.

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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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