Jackson Jambalaya

 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.   

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

 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: 

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

 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. 

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

 Red Mountain Entertainment issued the following statement. 

The city of Pearl issued the following statement and video. 

What happens when Shakespeare meets Texas? 

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.  

The ghost of Joe Piscarcic appeared yesterday. 

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.  

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

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.

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

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.

 Beware the natural disaster contractors.  WLBT reported: 

 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.

 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: 

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.

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

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.

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

 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. 

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.  

 The city of Pearl issued the following statement. 

Annie Oeth authored the following press release for UMMC. 

 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.

Governor Tate Reeves issued the following statement. 

 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. 

 Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement. 

 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. 

 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.  

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

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

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

 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. 

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

State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement. 

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

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. 

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.

 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.  

 Let the water bottles fly.  

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

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

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

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. 

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