Rural communities in the South can succeed.
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Bill Crawford: Small towns can make it.
Friday, March 10, 2017
MDOC removes inmates from Hinds jail
The Mississippi Department of Corrections issued the following statement.
Eric Hambrick's killer gets a blessing from Tomie Green
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| Eric Hambrick |
Mr. Hambrick was an employee at MEMA. He was a talented singer as he performed in the Mississippi Opera and in the choir at First Baptist Church (Jackson). He attended Thursday night choir practice on May 28, 2015. He unfortunately stopped at the Waffle House on High Street at 10:30 PM. The 19 year-old Arkel Coleman thought the 52 year-old man would be easy prey and beat him with his fists. Mr. Hambrick fell to the ground and sustained more injuries when his head violently struck the pavement. His family removed him from life support a few days later. Arkel Coleman and his accomplice, Sherderwick Anderson, removed a ring that they fancied from a dying Eric Hembrick's finger. Police arrested the pair within a few days.
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Thursday, March 9, 2017
Shakedown goes down.
The Mississippi Department of Corrections issued the following statement and picture.
UMMC closing former downtown & Northeast "Courthouses".
UMMC sent this email to members of its Wellness Centers:
Nor was there a drop to drink.
There is no way to sugarcoat it. A greater part of Jackson will be without water from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon while the city repairs some major water main breaks.The Hinds County Emergency Operations Center published two maps (posted below) of the affected area. MEMA estimates up to 40,000 customers in Jackson and Byram will be affected. A press release states:
Death Spiral?
The Hattiesburg American (Gannett) published this "letter to readers" yesterday:
Madison crime drops
The Madison Police Department issued the following press release on its 2016 crime statistics. There were 51 fewer crimes than in 2016.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Shameful!!!
Notice anything missing from the these Clarion-Ledger pages yesterday and today? Look carefully.
About that $90 million loan.
Remember when the Jackson City Council voted to get a $90 million loan last week? They were rushing to meet submit it to the Mississippi Development Bank for its board's meeting on March 8. Well, the Kingfish is here at the board meeting and guess what? The item is not on the agenda and will not be discussed today. However, there is even more news.
Suffer the little children....
A kid decided that the weatherman at WLBT needed some help last Saturday night:
Man shot after attacking police officer
JPD issued the following press release.
Fitch to host Girl Scouts Career Day
Mississippi Treasurer Lynn Fitch issued the following press release.
Rick Cleveland: Speed does not always mean fast
John Ross, a wide receiver out of the University of Washington, made huge news last week at the NFL Scouting Combine when he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.22 seconds, which is to say be broke the all-time combine record.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Court rules Patrick Kelly must pay $100,000 for pocketing employee's child support payments
Hinds County Chancellor Denise Sweet Owens hit Patrick Kelly for $100,000 in punitive damages for taking an employee's wages that were garnished for child support. Mr. Kelly is the owner of the defunct Mint and Julep's restaurants. The nutshell version is that Mr. Kelly kept most of the garnishment for himself and only sent a pittance to the Mississippi Department of Human Services.
Vote on Rankin County school bond issue today
Rankin County residents will vote on a $178.5 million school bond issue today. The Rankin County School District has been plagued by overcrowding for quite some time. A $169 million bond referendum failed five years ago amid much criticism for dedicating 10% of the proceeds towards athletic facilities. New RCSD Superintendent Dr. Sue Townsend said the district learned from that failure and tried to propose a bond issue that reflected the true needs of Rankin County students.
Let the games begin in Madison
It seems there are going to be some actual races in Madison elections this year. The Queen faces challenges from the Bag Boy and the Brown Bag while four of the seven aldermen have opponents as well. The list is posted below.
Will B.B. King go to Washington?
A statue of B.B. King will represent Mississippi in the nation's capital if Representative Mark Baker (R-Cindy's Catfish House) has his way. Representative Baker filed House Concurrent Resolution #82 this morning. It states:
Governor appoints new MDOC Commish
Governor Phil Bryant issued the following press release.
Bellegrove standoffs end
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement and mug shots.
Monday, March 6, 2017
Gipson amendment clarifies divorce law
Rep. Andy Gipson issued the following statement .
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Suspended sentence for Ben Allen
The sentencing for Ben Allen took place today before Judge Winston Kidd. He was convicted last month of one count of embezzling from his employer, Downtown Jackson Partners. Judge Kidd sentenced him to serve five years in prison but suspended the entire sentence. Mr. Allen is placed on probation for two years.
Mr. Allen submitted this statement to the court:
Wonderful. Just Wonderful.
Meet Dewayne Mannery. He is currently serving time at the Yazoo County Correctional Facility in Yazoo City for armed robbery and enhanced use of a firearm. He began serving his sentence on January 8, 2015. Want to know what he looks like? Check out these pictures he has been posting on Instagram over the past few days:
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Stonewall at Stonebridge
A battle over the Stonebridge Public Improvement District is taking place in Hinds County Chancery Court between Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann, a bank, and the Stonebridge developer. The Secretary of State took possession of 58 Stonebridge parcels after the taxes and assessments were not paid.* Mr. Hosemann attempted to negotiate a settlement between the state, Rankin County, and the bondholders. However, the original developer argued its rights were violated and asked the Chancellor to cancel the settlement.
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Our Finest Hour
JJ presents this sermon of the late Dr. Frank Pollard for those who can't make it to church this morning.
Take the Trace to Turcotte
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| Action at the pistol range |
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Lock & load: Carjacker escapes Hinds jail. (Update: Caught)
Update: There are two more escapees. Leonard was caught.
The Mississippi Department of Corrections issued the following statement.
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Baltimore PD busts Tea Partier
The Baltimore Police Department issued the following statement on it's Facebook page after it arrested a member of the Baltimore Tea Party.
And they are off to the races
Here is the unofficial list of qualified candidates for the 2017 Jackson municipal elections.
Supreme Court rules against Watkins
Mississippi Secretary of State Englebert Hosemann issued the following press release:
Bill Crawford: Is concentrated power a good thing?
Concentrated power in the Legislature waxes and wanes with the attitudes of rank and file members. At times, Speakers of the House and Lieutenant Governors have wielded dictator-like power. At other times, members have risen up and made the bodies operate more democratically.
Concentrated power is waxing once again as rank and file legislators cede power to their leaders.
Friday, March 3, 2017
Rematch!!!
One Mr. John Bell Crosby qualified to run for the Mayor of Madison. He will face the incumbent Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler. Matt Armstrong qualified to run as well.
John Howlan qualified to run for Alderman positions.
Bed-wetter alert
Bed-wetters are going to explode when they see one of their own saying something they definitely won't like in this video.
Margaret moves on.
Jackson Ward 7 Councilwoman Margaret Barrett-Simon posted this announcement on Facebook:
Food Fight at the 1% Sales Tax Commission
The Jackson 1% Sales Tax Commission approved a master plan Wednesday but not before the meeting exploded several times as Commissioners argued with Mayor Tony Yarber and his appointees. The Mayor was surprised when Ted Duckworth submitted a master plan to the commission. A furious debate ensued over whether the commissioners could submit their own master plan and what exactly is a master plan. Get a drink and some popcorn. The master plan is posted below as well as the video.
Temple killer gets life without parole
Hinds County Circuit Judge Jeff Weill sentenced Gerome Moore to life without parole for the murder of Carolyn Temple yesterday. A jury convicted him of capital murder three months ago. Enough said about this scumbag and his mother. The sentencing order and a video showing her morals on display are posted below. Thank goodness some justice was served in this case although Ms. Temple's murder wiped out her loved ones as her daughter and boyfriend died within fifteen months after her death.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Civic leaders stand up for Ben Allen
76 people stood up for Ben Allen and asked Judge Winston Kidd to show mercy at his sentencing on March 8. Mr. Allen submitted a biography and a stack of letters in support of him to Judge Winston Kidd earlier this week. Mr. Allen was convicted of one count of embezzlement from Downtown Jackson Partners. Mr. Allen is the Executive Director of the non-profit organization. The letters and the sentencing memo are posted below.
Fitch: MPACT-Legacy has $12.6 million shortfall
Mississippi Treasurer Lynn Fitch issued the following press release.
Judge Tomie Green's blessing turns into a curse
A thug turned loose by Hinds County Circuit Judge Tomie Green was arrested last month for carjacking in Jackson. Judge Green suspended the prison sentences for Sentobia Paige's armed robbery and auto burglary convictions in November after he completed the RID program. Paige was so upset that he missed his chance to party at Parchman that he allegedly carjacked some poor victim on February 17.
Underground 119 to reopen on April 1
Underground 119 issued the following press release.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
More details provided on Deaton capture
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement on the capture of Alex Deaton.
Lawyer to Gipson: Put up or shut up!!!
A local attorney posted this message to Representative Andy Gipson (R-Castile) on Facebook after bills that would reform Mississippi's divorce laws died in his committee yesterday:
Will Senate block Rivers McGraw bill?
The mother of a Madison County teen who committed suicide last year says law enforcement is trying to kill the "Rivers McGraw bill". Young Rivers McGraw was arrested for a dui and was bailed out by a friend in Oxford. He took his own life shortly after his release. His mother has been promoting a bill that would keep minors in jail longer until a parent is notified if they are arrested for a DUI. Lauren McGraw stated:
Destruction in Franklin
Someone managed to record this tornado tearing through Franklin, TN this morning.
Do not try this at home.
Someone watched too many Dukes of Hazard episodes over in Webster Parish.
Rick Cleveland: Slump or were Lady Bulldogs exposed?
Every basketball team – including the remarkable Golden State Warriors — goes through a slump.
UPDATE: Deaton caught in Kansas
UPDATE: Deaton caught in Kansas after shooting a convenience store clerk.
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement.
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Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement.
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