Jackson Jambalaya

The prosecution and defense are going to war in the Todd Mardis case as the October 30 trial approaches.  Mardis asked Rankin County Circuit Judge Steve Ratcliff to throw out all videos and move his case to another jurisdiction due to pre-trial publicity.  A Rankin County grand jury indicted Mardis for aggravated domestic violence last year. 

 Warning: Extremely Graphic & Violent Video Posted Below. 

The Israeli Defense Forces released video of the October 7 massacre of over 1,200 Israelis yesterday.  The video shows Hamas terrorists indiscriminately shooting men, women, and children as they tried to flee.  Not even family dogs were safe from Hamas savagery.  The video is posted below. 

The Mississippi Department of Corrections issued the following statement and video.

 Now this movie looks like it was made just for the big screen. 

Need a hat? Check out what Chane is selling at the Bean Parlor in Gluckstadt. 

 State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney issued the following statement. 

 The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

 It’s funny how at different ages I have assumed I had life completely figured out.

 In incumbent Democratic Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley, Mississippi Democrats have found their most formidable gubernatorial nominee in this century. However competitive the 2023 race, the numbers still favor Republican incumbent Gov. Tate Reeves.

 If you want to see some real acting, check out this old clip.

 Ag Commish Andrew Gipson issued the following statement. 

 JPS is finally biting the bullet and closing down 16 schools after years of declining enrollment.  The schools are: 

 The Justice Department issued the following statement. 

The soft on crime Orleans Parish District Attorney became a crime victim.  Fox8 reported: 

Former Jackson Municipal Airport Authority CEO Carl Newman passed away.  The cause of death was myelofibrosis.  Mr. Newman was 68 years old.  

 The past is never quite dead as shown by what took place at Stanford last week.  A professor ordered his Jewish students to stand in a corner in the classroom after Hamas attacked Israel October 7.  The New York Post reported Friday: 

 It's time for another edition of What Did They Tell the EPA?.  The EPA asked for public comments on whether Jackson's water receiver, Ted Henifin, should take over the city's sewer system.  JJ is weeding through 721 pages of comments and posting the more notable ones. Sit outside, enjoy the nice weather, and check out what Jacksonians had to say about their city's sewer system.  

The comments posted below represent the overwhelming majority of the comments.  Indeed, 95% of the public comments submitted approved of Mr. Henifin taking over the sewer system.  Read away.

 Christ United Methodist Church voted overwhelmingly to leave the United Methodist Church yesterday.  The CUMC issued the following statement to its members. 

Sometimes, the unexpected happens and football is no exception. 

Jackson State University President Dr. Elayne Anthony issued the following statement. 

 Jackson State University issued the following statement. 

 The folks at Saturday Night Live just couldn't resist, could they?

Using Robert Frost and Dr. Seuss, the late Dr. Frank Pollard discussed how "so much freedom is lost in the name of freedom" as he preached from Romans 6 in the 1995 sermon posted below.  We were blessed with free will but the blessing can turn into a curse when making the wrong choices as the law of diminishing kicks kicks into high gear.  

 The angst reflected by disparaging TV ads from both camps suggests the November 7 vote in the governor’s race between Gov. Tate Reeves and Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley could be close. 

 Coach Prime put his Atlanta Falcons uniform back on last night as his Colorado Buffalos blew a 29-0 lead last night.  Watch the highlights below.  Laughter is encouraged. 

 Captured Hamas plans show the terrorist organization targeted elementary schools and youth centers in its attack last week.  NBC News reported: 

The Rankin County Board of Supervisor's decision to pay additional compensation to Sheriff Bryan Bailey to operate the county's safe room is drawing some controversy.  Mississippi Today reported yesterday:  

"The city of Jackson has failed absolutely and completely in its operation of the water and sewer system."  So said Jackson resident Pete Perry in his public comment submitted to the EPA. 

The world is as unstable now as it has ever been and things are getting worse. Early Saturday morning October 7, Hamas, the de facto governing authority of the Gaza strip, launched a coordinated surprise attack against Israel with a barrage of thousands of missiles and a ground invasion of Israeli settlements.

The public defender system was the topic at the Judiciary "B" Committee of the Mississippi House of Representatives yesterday.  The Solons discussed this weighty topic for three hours until Clay Edwards, yes, the Clay Edwards spoke to the committee about Jackson crime.  

 Forrest County deputies busted a "major" auto burglary ring today.  The Hattiesburg Patriot reported the ring hit over 30 vehicles in Madison last night.  Video of the arrest is posted below, complete with Tom Gorman's taunt of a suspect in cuffs.

Many folks are intimidated with baking but there is no real reason not to make this tasty dessert for family or friends. I understand the process for baking this delight for your guests will be lengthy but most of us have a lot more time than we admit. Just remember, Thanksgiving is coming up pretty soon and Christmas will be upon us right after that. Here is something special you can bake for either feast.

 Red Mountain Entertainment issued the following press release. 

 Quite a few Hinds County residents are furious after Waste Management notified them this week there will be some major changes in how their garbage is collected.  Although customers are mad at the company, it was the supervisors who agreed to these terms in the contract.  

 State Auditor Shad White issued the following statement. 

 South Park about to make somebody mad..... again.. 

The incompetent are usually threatened by the competent and former Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson is no exception.  The father of the Siemens sell-out is disgusted, yes, digusted by JXN Water Manager Ted Henifin.  Lacking all shame, Hizzoner said that and plenty more in a public comment he submitted to the EPA.  

 Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement. 

 Several families lost everything they owned in an apartment fire in Pearl earlier this week.  Rankin Baptists asked for the following donations on its Facebook page. 

 Annie Oeth authored the following press release for UMMC. 

Hand surgery care, research, education and collaboration among medical experts from around the world will expand at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, thanks to a $5 million gift from Drs. Suthin and Somprasong Songcharoen. 

Waste Management is changing a few things for its Byram, Raymond, and Hinds County Service.  Needless to say, people are not too happy if social media is an accurate barometer of public opinion.  

 Check out what Chane is selling at the Bean Parlor in Gluckstadt. 

 Ten weeks out of each year I work over here leading tours of Americans through European countries. It’s a job I love and a job I take seriously because people trust me with a week to 10 days of their valuable vacation time and vacation savings. It’s work, but if you’ve got to work somewhere, this ain’t a bad place to do it.

 Madison Timber Receiver Alysson Mills announced recently she obtained $17 million from several banks that will be distributed to victims of the Lamar Adams Ponzi scheme, bringing the clawbacks to a grand total of $41 million - less than a quarter on the dollar.  However,  there is one group that has escaped her wrath so far: investors who cashed out of the Ponzi scheme.  

  Former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in some ways braided the House rules rope that eight ultra-conservative Republican House members used to hang him in the historic vote on the “motion to vacate the chair” that ousted the California lawmaker from his leadership post. 

 The Brandon Police Department issued the following statement. 

 Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement.