Some would-be burglars found out crime does pay but in an unexpected way. Enjoy.
Friday, April 17, 2020
Good Guys Win One
Thursday, April 16, 2020
China Delays Shipment of Medical Supplies
Chicoms secretly buy up masks and hand sanitizer in foreign countries.
The Chinese Communist Government is holding up the export of medical supplies to America. The Wall Street Journal reported:
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MDOC Has 3 Covid-19 Positive Inmates
The Mississippi Department of Corrections issued the following statement.
A Miracle Amid Destruction
A miracle took place while on of the countries largest tornadoes ever rampaged through South Mississippi. "Pecos Hank" posted on his Youtube channel:
Covid Goes on the Attack
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 264 new cases of the
Wuhan Virus this morning. The total number of cases is 3,624. The
virus has caused 129 deaths. The pace slowed over the last few days but
picked up a full head of steam Tuesday. It remains to be seen
whether the increase is due to increased testing or more actual
infections.
Greenville Mayor Backs Down
The good, God-fearing folks of Greenville won a round in their fight to worship. The Associated Press reported:
PRVWSD Board Meets
The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Board of Directors is meeting right now. The meeting is streamed below. The agenda and board packet are posted as well.
Supply Shortage Crimps Covid-19 Testing
The dirty little not-so-secret of Covid-19 testing is there is a national shortage of supplies that limits testing for the virus. Labs are suffering from a shortage of swabs, reagents, and of course, protective gear. The shortage is crippling the use of the new rapid-test kits that are now available. The federal government just doubled the reimbursement for such tests since they were being used at less than 10% capacity. Bloomberg reported yesterday:
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Governor: "We are in the Eye of a Storm"
Governor Tate Reeves is holding his daily briefing about the Covid-19(2) virus. The presser is streamed below.
UMC Conducts Clinical Trials on Covid-19(2)
UMC issued the following statement.
WSJ: The Layoff Wave Goes Tidal
First the blue collar world suffered, now Covid-19 layoffs are hitting white-collar workers. The Wall Street Journal reported today:
Covid-19 Picks Up the Pace
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 273 new cases of the
Wuhan Virus this morning. The total number of cases is 3,360. The
virus has caused 122 deaths. The pace slowed over the last few days but picked up a full head of steam yesterday. It remains to be seen whether the increase is due to increased testing or more actual infections.
Virus? What Virus?
Warning: Physical & Pyschological Nudity!!!
It's just another day on Fortification Street at North State Street. Thanks to Save JXN for sending us this photo.
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Sid Salter: Covid-19 Poses Familiar Threat to Economy Older Mississippians Recognize
Mississippi is no longer the poorest state in the union. West Virginia holds that distinction by a rather narrow margin.
But regardless the rank, we struggle against a high rate of poverty and low rates of educational attainment, per capita income, and median household income. We have high rates of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer coupled with the lowest rank for health care outcomes. And now, introduce into that scary mix a global pandemic.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Who Will Control the Spice?
There will hopefully be a cure for the Coronavirus for Christmas because Dune 2020 is scheduled to open on December 18. Vanity Fair reported today:
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Governor: School Buildings Remain Closed
Governor creates panel for economic recovery.
Governor Tate Reeves is holding a briefing on the Covid-19 virus right now. The presser is streamed below.
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Is the Curve Flattening in Mississippi?
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 145 new cases of the
Wuhan Virus this morning. The total number of cases is 3,087. The
virus has caused 111 deaths. 549 patients were hospitalized.
Covid-19's Other Cost: Suicide
This post was written by a 27-year old male from the metro area:
Monday, April 13, 2020
Every Night, Live from the Met!
Arias and ovations are no more at the Met until the current contagion concludes. However, one has to give it to the Metropolitan Opera as it makes some serious lemonade out coronavirus lemons. The Met is streaming an opera performance every night online while it is closed. Posted below is this week's schedule.
MDOC Inmate Dies
Inmate infected with Covid-19(2)
The Mississippi Department of Corrections issued the following statement.
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State Health Officer Says Peak Phase is Upon Us
Governor Tate Reeves is holding a press conference right now. It is streamed below.
Bolivar Commercial Closes
This post is reprinted with permission of the Bolivar Commercial.
Lee Walls, president and CEO of Walls Newspapers and owner of The Bolivar Commercial, announced this week that The Bolivar Commercial would cease publication and operations at the end of April.
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Chicoms Crack Down on Covid-19 Research
Chicoms are going to Chicom. It's what they do. The Chinese dictator's latest shenanigan is to clamp down on research about the Covid-19 virus. Can't allow independent research to tell the truth, can we? CNN reported yesterday:
Learnin' the Leather While Sheltering at Home
You've worn out Netflix. You're sick of the wife and kids. You can only manicure the front yard so much. It's not hunting season and you can't go fishing on the Rez. What to do, what to do. Here's an idea: Try shining your shoes. By shoe shine, I don't mean a quick 10-minute Kiwi job but rather a more professional job. Hell, you've got time so why not learn how to go for the Holy Grail itself: the mirror shine.
Eruption!
This post has nothing to do with Eddie Van Halen.
Want to see an awesome picture of nature unleashed that doesn't involve the destruction we saw yesterday? Check out these videos of Mount Krakotoa erupting yesterday.
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Easter Break for Virus in Mississippi?
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 161 new cases of the
Wuhan Virus this morning. The total number of cases is 2,942. The
virus has caused 98 deaths. There were only 2 deaths yesterday and 3 deaths Saturday. 549 patients were hospitalized.
Sunday, April 12, 2020
Equal Time
Epidemiologist Dr. Michael Osterholm assesses the current fight against the Covid-19 virus. He discusses "where are we now" and "where do we go from here" in the hour-long interview. If you want to dive deep into some weeds on Covid-19, this is a good place to start.
Nature's Fury Unleashed in Yazoo
Yazoo County Deputy Terry Gann managed to record a tornado rampaging through Yazoo County:
Dr. Pollard: Easter is for You
Still stuck at home and don't want to get the $500 ticket for going to church on Easter Sunday? No problem. JJ presents the late Dr. Frank Pollard giving his 1993 Easter sermon. Enjoy.
Mississippi Covid 19 Update: The Pace Slows
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 139 new cases of the
Wuhan Virus this morning. The total number of cases is 2,781. The
virus has caused 96 deaths. 548 patients have been hospitalized.
Bill Crawford: Thank Our Heroes
As we Mississippians know well, crises bring out the best and worst of us. Heroes emerge to do all sorts of innovative and caring things. Villains emerge to take advantage of the suffering in myriad ways.
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Like a Boss!
It's been ten years but it never gets old seeing The Golden Bear lay down some serious smack.
Lauderdale Virus Cases Spike
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 173 new cases of the
Wuhan Virus this morning. The total number of cases is 2,642. The
virus has caused 93 deaths. 528 patients have been hospitalized.
Friday, April 10, 2020
Hinds Jailers Infected with Virus
Hinds County Sheriff Lee Vance issued the following statement.
Kurt Lives!
It's been 26 years since Kurt left us. Kurt Cobain: Forever known as the man who killed the hair bands. If nothing else, he deserves to be remembered for that little feat. Posted below is one of his concerts in all of its grunge glory. Enjoy.
Is the Record Truly a Record?
How much are Covid-19 virus infections increasing in Mississippi? Mississippi suffered a record increase yesterday but was it truly a record? The chart below shows a pattern:
Flashback Friday: Granny Got Game
Today's edition of Flashback Friday will take a stroll through 1967. Some of our local Grandmas, even the ones no
longer with us, had some serious game back in their day. Enjoy walking back into time below.
2,469 Infections, Lauderdale Makes a Move
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 209 new cases of the
Wuhan Virus this morning. The total number of cases is 2,469. The
virus has caused 82 deaths. 482 patients have been hospitalized.
No Comment
Posted below is a 2014 interview with Stephen Hutton on the Rick & Bubba Show. Hutton was the former Executive Director of the Mississippi Fairgrounds Commission. Madison police and MBI arrested him Wednesday for promoting prostitution. The interview is rather interesting as well as disturbing.
S&P Affirms Jackson Rating
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba Prime issued the following statement.
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Throwback Thursday: Capitol Edition
This post first appeared on April 4, 2016.
JJ presents the Mississippi State Capitol as never seen before. Yours truly and photographer Rick Guy took the drone out to the capitol on a lovely spring afternoon recently and shot footage of the capitol in all of its glory. Classical structures, a golden eagle, stained glass windows, and blooming azaleas provide material for some beautiful shots. Please try to do the video justice and watch it on a computer or ipad instead of a smartphone. The video is best watched in high-definition mode. Click on the little wheel at the bottom right-hand corner of the Youtube frame and select at least 720. Enjoy.
Gipson: End Milk Purchase Limits
Ag Commish Andrew Gipson issued the following statement.
Biggest Jump in Covid-19 Infections Occurs
203 Infections in Hinds County
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 257 new cases of the Wuhan Virus this morning. The total number of cases is 2,260. The virus has caused 76 deaths.
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Greenville Tickets Drive-In Churchgoers
Greenville banned drive-in services for churches and issued tickets last night to those who attended such services. Mayor Errick Simmons posted on Facebook:
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