Jackson Jambalaya

The Jonathan Lee for Mayor campaign just released a new commercial:

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This is REALLY not safe for works or kids. This video was taken at the Iroquois Steeplechase in Nashville. This video may be offensive. Language. Violence. Questionable um, nudity. These videos have it all. Don't say you weren't warned. 

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Congressman Mike Kelly ripped into the IRS yesterday:

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WJTV's boy wonder, Ross Adams, asked Jonathan Lee a few questions after the press conference today:

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Hinds County Supervisor Peggy Hobson-Calhoun, Representative Credell Calhoun, and Senator John Horhn endorsed Jonathan Lee for Mayor at a press conference today:

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In his own words and it's not out of context:

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The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report Monday stating the largest health insurers will raise their insurances rates on some policies 100 to 400% to comply with Obamacare. The report states:

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The Clarion-Ledger picked up the Bigger Pie Forum story on the Mississippi Department of Education first posted on this website. BPF reported last week MDE inflated school ratings. The Clarion-Ledger stated yesterday:

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Here is a radio ad he cut for Mayor William Truly that aired on WMGO. Anyone want to bet he will make the same ad for Chokwe?

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Looks like another email was sent to our conscript fathers in the legislature. Obviously none of the allegations in the email are true. This is posted for your amusement and to show you what kind of trash our leaders receive from some constituents. Enjoy.

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Friend posted this on Facebook this morning. Confirmed incident with her. Took place last night on Belhaven Street.

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Bryan Eason complained in a Clarion-Ledger article about how long it took to obtain election results for each Jackson precinct last week. Jackson should have posted the results online within twenty-four hours of the polls closing but there were some reasons why it did not occur.

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Anita Lee reported in the Sun-Herald this morning HUD questioned how many jobs were created in the state port:

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The Democratic Trust issued the following press release on the Medicaid fight in the legislature:

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A citizen journalist sent this report from Northwest Rankin last night. The PRVWSD held a community meeting to discuss the master plan for the Rez. Here is what she sent:

The meeting's tone changed dramatically once Mr. Sigman began taking questions. It was contentious and highly emotional. Most of the people present were there specifically to discuss the RV/trailer park and there was overwhelming opposition to the proposal. After much back and forth between the PRV and leaseholders and Y parents, the discussion was basically tabled. We were told that the decision on whether to add RV pads in front of the Reservoir Y would be made by the PRV board. We were not told when the board would meet nor when this topic would be discussed and decided.

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The Jonathan Lee for Mayor campaign issued the following press release:

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Enjoy the fireworks. Good job by the Symphony, Ridgeland, PRVWSD, and the volunteers last night.

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Brian Eason complained in the Clarion-Ledger he could not get precinct totals from the City Clerk's office in Jackson the day after the election last week:

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Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.

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The PRVWSD announced a public meeting to discuss the comprehensive master plan tonight in this press release:

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Note: Starting poll over. Didn't realize Dr. McCaa retired. My apologies. Removed her and added the next place, Gail Pittman and Lisa Looser. They were one vote apart so I'm going to be nice. It is my poll. 

Time for the top businesswoman's poll. We ran a poll of the top businesswomen in the Jackson area last fall. This poll is for the top ten finalists. They are all business owners or partners in their respective businesses. Unlike the Mississippi Business Journal, there are no gummint employees, no partners in 200 partner law firms in this poll. These women are the true owners. They sacrificed, they worked long hours, they wear many different hats. If they don't show up, things don't get done. They are usually balancing families and the business together. Here are the finalists:

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Governor Haley Barbour apparently grew in office, as he changed his mind and supported an internet sales tax in his farewell speech as Governor. CL reporter Jimmie Gates and other media were beside themselves as they saw a Republican supporting new taxes. Mr. Gates recently wrote:

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Apparently some readers were upset about our use of the Confederate flag with neo-secessionist Chokwe Lamumba. The word "desecrate" was used. Well, here is another use of the flag:

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Malcolm White and Jonathan Lee appeared on the worst radio show in Jackson Wednesday.

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Thank you very much for your support of Jackson Jambalaya and for reading this blog over the years. Who would've thought that a website which started as a little ole blog back in 2007 would become a leading news and commentary website in Mississippi six years later. Jackson Jambalaya has come a long way and has been fortunate to have you as readers. JJ has broken many stories and exposed public corruption ignored by the mainstream media. It's been a pretty good ride and a pleasure getting to know many of you.

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Update: A reader was kind enough, no, masochistic enough to put the whole exchange into a pdf file for your convenience.

Just read this exchange between Jeff Good and Donna Ladd
for yourself.  We report, you decide.

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Here are the crime reports for Jackson, Madison (city), Bryam, and the Rez:

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Updated with list of precinct locations

Here is the precinct report for the Jackson Mayoral results.

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Pepsi Pops is rescheduled to Monday night. MSO issued the following statement:

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Canton alderman Louis Smith was arraigned in federal court today on one count of bribery. Judge Linda Anderson set bond at $10,000. A federal grand jury indicted the alderman. He was arrested in Canton yesterday. The charge carries up to ten years in jail and/or a fine of less than $250,000.

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