At Saturday’s Starkville Unity March and subsequent rally on the campus of Mississippi State University, I watched and listened. I saw local white merchants bringing cases of bottled water and local white-owned restaurants dropping off food for organizers and the police. I saw many white business leaders, bankers, and civic club members participating in the march and staying for the rally.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Sid Salter: Unity March Felt Far Different than Past Mississippi Reactions to Racial Injustices
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Idiots of the Day
This is just too damn funny. A woman in Chicago was very, no, make that extremely agitated some good guys with guns were defending their store. Warning: Vulgar language. Enjoy.
Covid-19 Update: Back Up Again
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 341 new
cases of the Wuhan Virus as well as 10 deaths today. The total
number of cases is 18,109 The virus has caused 847 deaths. Nursing
home deaths comprise 52% of overall Covid-19 deaths in Mississippi.
There are 13,356 recoveries. More information and a complete
list of infected counties can be found at the MSDH website.
Commish Pushes Public Comments for Yazoo Pumps
Ag Commish Andrew Gipson issued the following statement.
Will Killer Go Back to Prison?
What will MDOC do?
The Mississippi Department of Corrections did not submit a petition to revoke the probation of a convicted killer even though he was arrested for aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer nearly a month ago.
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Attorney Criticizes Bar on Racism Statement
Jackson attorney Abby Robinson submitted this guest column. She originally submitted it to the Mississippi Bar as a response to Bar President Amanda Tollison's recent statement on race.
I am attorney Abby Robinson, and I write you to first honor you for having the courage and the audacity to speak to a very serious matter in our country today, "BLACK LIVES MATTER." Your June 5, 2020 message from the Mississippi Bar Association.
Poetry in Action
Some fine young local lads were inspired to create some poetry set to music in a way that reminds one of Coleridge and even Jim Morrison. Shades of Elliot's nihilism as well as elements of Nietzsche's Superman appear in their work. Set to an intense rhythmic beat, such poetry is powerful as it combines hope and hopelessness into one video. Enjoy.
Tupelo Student Wins MPACT Scholarship
State Treasurer David
McRae today surprised a student in Tupelo with a $529 Tell Me Something
Good Scholarship to recognize his service to the community during
COVID-19. Fifteen-year-old Aidan Wilson has been one of All Saints'
Episcopal Church's most reliable volunteers during the COVID-19 crisis,
serving those in need nearly every day since March 16.
Monday, June 8, 2020
Be a Good Neighbor to Greenbrook
Greenbrook Flowers posted the following message on Facebook:
Covid-19 Update: Ouch!
WHO says asymptomatic spread is rare.
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported a record 498 new cases of the Wuhan Virus as well as 20 deaths today. The total number of cases is 17,768. The virus has caused 837 deaths. Nursing home deaths comprise 52% of overall Covid-19 deaths in Mississippi. There are 13,356 recoveries. More information and a complete list of infected counties can be found at the MSDH website.
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These Heart Rhythm Experts Don't Miss a Beat
UMC published the following essay authored by Gary Pettus.
Warren Strain Update
Warren Strain's wife posted the following updates on Facebook:
"When Mississippi Moves, America Moves"
Protests come to Jackson.
"No Justice, No Peace" echoed down Capitol Street Saturday as thousands of protestors marched against police brutality in front of the Governor's Mansion. Black Lives Matter Mississippi organized the protest. Video of the protests are posted below. Watch Calvert White (7:30) in the second video. He passionately expressed the goal of Black Lives Matter Mississippi.
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Sunday, June 7, 2020
WSJ: Covid-19 Overwhelms Wayne County
Rural Mississippi managed to make the front pages yet again. Wayne County suffers a major outbreak of the Covid-19 virus and the Wall Street Journal took note. The Journal reported:
Sunday Sermon
Slept a little bit late today so this edition of Sunday Morning Sermon is for those who overslept and missed church this morning. Enjoy the late Dr. Frank Pollard's sermon.
Bill Crawford: Coronavirus Lesson: We Are More Fragile Than Vulnerable
Fragile...the word itself seems frail, matching its etymology from the Latin fragilis, with frag meaning “to break” and ilis meaning “subject to.”
Thanks to the COVID-19 coronavirus, we see many things today more fragile, more susceptible to breaking, than ever before. Many were made that way by our false sense of invulnerability.
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Attorney: Ball Pointed "Loaded Pistol" at Boykin
To say the withdrawal of an indictment against a white Columbus police officer accused of killing a black suspect generated some outrage is putting it mildly. Attorney General Lynn Fitch dismissed with prejudice a manslaughter indictment against former Columbus police officer Canyon Boykin earlier this week. The timing was not exactly stellar as the decision took place while protests against police brutality rage across America. Boykin's attorney, Jeff Reynolds, stepped up to the plate and defended his client yesterday.
Friday, June 5, 2020
Terror in CCJ & Ridgeland (Updated)
A night of terror took place in Ridgeland and Jackson last night as two men kidnapped a man and then robbed his parents.
The Ship Continues to Sink
Geoff Pender jumped over to Mississippi Today. He must have gotten tired of the abuse and said enough was enough. How much longer will it be until the "state newspaper" shuts down or stops publishing a print edition? Inquiring minds want to know.
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Covid-19 Update
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 209 new cases of the Wuhan Virus as well as 9 deaths today. The total number of cases is 16,769. The virus has caused 803 deaths. Nursing home deaths comprise 51% of overall Covid-19 deaths in Mississippi. There are 11,203 recoveries. More information and a complete list of infected counties can be found at the MSDH website.
Bedwetter Alert
Lord, please deliver us from the Karens of the world for their mouth make a hurtful noise that is displeasing to many.
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Jackson Mayor Addresses Protests & Police Brutality
JPD officers reinstated, referred to D.A. for prosecution.
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued the following statement.
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Standoff Ends in Clinton
The Clinton Police Department issued the following statement.
Equal Time: Covid-19 Barely Affects Mississippi Children
Perhaps it's time to look at the actual facts where Covid-19 and children are concerned. A debate rages whether to reopen the schools. Believe it or not, children brush off the virus. No children have died of Covid-19 in Mississippi. Other state report similar results. There have been only 967 cases of children under the age of 18, a staggering 6% of all cases in Mississippi. Only 27 children have been hospitalized, l% of all Covid-19 hospitalizations. See for yourself.
Thursday, June 4, 2020
The Dock Never Rocked Like This
Take a break from all the gruesome news out there and check out this video of the Dragon capsule docking with the International Space Station.
Irony!
The stars came out for MCEC when the non-profit organization opened its new digs at 750 North State Street last September. JJ came across this video it shot of the opening ceremony. To say the video is loaded with irony is an understatement.
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Jackson Offers TSA Pre-Check Service
The city of Jackson issued the following statement.
Guest Column: UMMC Accountable to None, Strays from Core Mission
This 2011 column authored by Dr. Heddy Matthias appeared in another publication in a galaxy far, far away. It is reprinted with her permission. Given the current financial turmoil at UMC, it is still relevant today.
(The University of Mississippi Health Care is a powerful economic engine, both in the state, and especially in the Jackson metropolitan area. UMHC employs 8600, and has a $1.4 billion impact on the state.)
More than 15 years ago, under Dr. Dan Jones, University of Mississippi Health Care (variously known as UMC, UMMC, UMHC, “University”) began an elaborate and expensive expansion campaign designed to move UMHC away from inner-city, poorly-paying patients to more lucrative private insurance patients in order to better manage its budget. This expansion has included a sophisticated multi-million dollar advertising campaign aimed at “branding” UMHC as the medical institution with care superior to care at non-UMHC hospitals and clinics. The plan has included extensive land acquisition around UMHCʼs main campus, and the building/renting of expansive primary care clinics in Flowood and Madison designed to compete directly with non-UMHC physicians in the Jackson area for privately insured, “bread-and-butter” patients.
Covid-19 Slams Madison Nursing Homes
Madison County nursing homes are suffering the most severe Covid-19 outbreaks in the Jackson metro area. The Mississippi State Department of Health released a list of infected long term care facilities today as well as statistics for each facility. Nursing home deaths comprise 52% of all Covid-19 fatalities in Mississippi.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Daily Covid-19 Update
Governor announces reopening of DMV offices. Video posted below.
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 302 new cases of the Wuhan Virus as well as 15 deaths today. The total number of cases is 16,322. The virus has caused 782 deaths. Nursing home deaths comprise 52% of overall Covid-19 deaths in Mississippi. There are 11,203 recoveries. More information and a complete list of infected counties can be found at the MSDH website.
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Priester Resigns.
Hinds County Court Judge Melvin Priester, Sr. resigned his position today. He submitted a letter of resignation that states he could no longer continue "due to my physical condition."
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Bond Revoked for Rape Suspect
Why do Patton's cases keep disappearing?
Barak Patton lost his Get Out of Jail Free Card yesterday after Hinds County Circuit Judge Tomie Green revoked his bond. Patton was in jail awaiting trial for several felonies when Judge Green reduced his bond to $10,000 on May 22 and placed him under home confinement.* Clinton police arrested him a few days ago for allegedly raping a 14 year-old girl. Hinds County Assistant District Attorney Tina Herron filed the motion to revoke his bond yesterday. Patton is the nephew of Hinds County Constable John Brown.
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Mississippi to Repay $5 Million in Food Stamp Consulting Fraud
The Justice Department issued the following statement.
Neurologist Barred from Practicing Medicine
The Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure prohibited Dr. Dannette Dillon from practicing medicine last Friday. Dr. Dillon is a local neurologist. A Board investigator stated in an affidavit:
Warren Strain update
Update: He is out of surgery and stable.
Pray for Warren Strain as he is undergoing brain surgery right now. His wife posted on Facebook:
Sid Salter: Remembering One of Mississippi's Finest Integration Heroes: Lee McKinney
The struggle for peaceful school integration in Mississippi just over a half-century ago was a time that called for the emergence of quiet heroes – men and women of courage and good will from both the black and white races.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
UMC CEO Leaving
UMC CEO Kevin Cook submitted his resignation today. He will be assuming the COO position at OLOL in Baton Rouge.
Health Department to Release Names of Nursing Homes with Covid-19 Patients Tomorrow
The Mississippi Department of Health will start posting the names of nursing homes suffering Covid-19 outbreaks tomorrow. MSDH stated in a press release today:
Speaker Worries About Covid-19
Mississippi Speaker of the House Philip Gunn worried the pandemic may be worsening in Mississippi. He stated in an email sent to members last week:
Before You Succeed, You Must First Screw Up
America celebrated the return to space Saturday as SpaceX successfully placed a capsule in orbit. Elon Musk did something too many corporate egos would never ever never do. He posted a video of SpaceX mistakes. What various versions of SpaceX rockets die all too often in a rather fiery blaze of glory. Enjoy.
Covid-19 Update: 28 New Deaths Reported
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 268 new cases of
the Wuhan Virus as well as 28 deaths today. The total number of cases
is 15,752. The virus has caused 767 deaths. Nursing home deaths
comprise 51% of overall Covid-19 deaths in Mississippi. There are 11,203 recoveries. More
information and a complete list of infected counties can be found at the MSDH website.
Catch & Release! Squawk! Catch & Release!
Suspect arrested for child rape days after Judge Green released from jail on low bond.
Suspect is nephew of Hinds County Constable John Brown.
The Clinton Police Department issued the following statement.
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Jackson Employee Investigated for Online Hate Speech
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued the following statement.
Monday, June 1, 2020
Justifiable Homicide in Florence
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement.
Covid-19 Update: 739 Deaths, 15,752 Cases
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 251 new cases of
the Wuhan Virus as well as 5 deaths today. The total number of cases
is 15,752. The virus has caused 739 deaths. Nursing home deaths
comprise 50% of overall Covid-19 deaths in Mississippi. There are 9,401 recoveries. More
information and a complete list of infected counties can be found at the MSDH website.
America Returns to Space
America returned to the heavens Saturday as a SpaceX mission launched and successfully reached the International Space Station last weekend. Watch the wonder of it all in the highlight video posted below. What SpaceX accomplished is truly breathtaking. Enjoy.
Clinton Will Give Masks to Residents
The city of Clinton issued the following statement.
You Can't Make This Up: Trooper Edition
It doesn't seem possible but the Mississippi Highway Patrol managed to surpass the Officer Redfruit fiasco from a few years ago.
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