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If you want to join the Circus, move to Jackson, MS
This is one crazy place to be. I have been here for almost 10 years and I still walk around wondering about it. I have lived in several states, mainly Texas and I have never felt like I understood Mississippi.
It is a beautiful place, and it has some of the nicest people in the world, but, it is really a crazy place to live.
When Frank Melton was running for Mayor of Jackson it sounded great, a man on a mission that would take all the necessary actions to straighten out the crime. Now that agenda appears to be totally upside [...]
Surgery sidelines Jackson mayor
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/20/8 Jackson Mayor Frank Melton is expected to be out of the office for the rest of the week, recovering from surgery. But officials are not saying much about why Melton was hospitalized at St. Dominic Hospital on Tuesday and underwent surgery the following morning. Melton has been in and out of the hospital with heart problems in recent years. City spokeswoman Goldia Revies wouldn't describe the surgery but said the procedure wasn't related to Melton's previou
There go the buses
I hope none of y’all rely on Jackson city buses because, lord, Frank Melton is about to start running them too.
Officer alleges Melton reprisal
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/19/8 A Jackson police officer who was transferred from his job riding a Segway scooter around downtown alleges his transfer to the night shift in west Jackson was Mayor Frank Melton's way of getting back at him for cooperating with federal investigators. Officer Robert Watts filed a notice Tuesday of intent to sue the city for alleged retaliation for talking to FBI agents about the mayor. He is seeking more than $250,000 for "mental anguish" and punitive damages.
JPD officer intends to sue Melton
From Chris Joyner: A Jackson Police officer has filed a notice of intent to sue Mayor Frank Melton over alleged retaliation for cooperating with the federal investigation of the mayor. In the notice, Officer Robert Watts claims Melton threatened him about talking to the federal grand jury two days after the mayor was indicted. Watts said FBI agents interviewed him about a year ago about “the mayor’s alleged criminal activities.” Watts claimed he was directing traffic on July 11 when Melton a
Trial Date Set for Melton, Bodyguards
The Associated Press is reporting that Frank Melton, Michael Recio and Marcus Wright are headed to trial on April 23 for the demolition of the Ridgeway Street duplex and instructing at least one minor to help with the crime. For background, see Adam Lynch's breaking Sept. 1 story...
Council Protests Melton Picks
by Adam Lynch Jan. 30, 2006 Council members bickered Monday afternoon over Mayor Frank Melton’s decision to appoint Chief Administrative Officer Robert Walker and City Attorney Sarah O’Reilly-Evans to run the city while he recovers from surgery in Texas.
Just in: City Attorney Charges 'Threats'
A statement just came from City Attorney Sarah O-Reilly Evans about the City Council meeting she and others walked out of yesterday, as reported by Adam Lynch yesterday. Verbatim: City Attorney and Staff Exited Executive Session at Mayor’s Request Yesterday (Tuesday, February 6, 2007), Mayor Frank Melton instructed the City Attorney and other staff attorneys, by telephone, to...
Council questions planned JATRAN takeover
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/18/8 Jackson City Council members are questioning whether the city is prepared to take over its bus system for the first time in more than 30 years - a move that will be completed by next month. Members of Mayor Frank Melton's administration told council members Monday that contract negotiations with an Ohio-based transit firm slated to run JATRAN fell through Friday. The failed deal will force the city to take over JATRAN in mid-December. "I can't see for the lif
New vote on raises planned
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/16/8 The Jackson City Council will vote again on Mayor Frank Melton's proposed $2-per-hour raise for low-paid public works employees, and this time it could be approved. The proposal is back on the council's agenda for Tuesday, about a week after it died on a 3-3 vote. It needs four votes to be approved. Councilman Kenneth Stokes, who supports the plan, was not at the Nov. 10 meeting. He is sponsoring the revote on Tuesday, along with Councilman Frank Bluntson.
Staff issue kept ‘hush-hush’
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/15/8 Jackson City Council President Leslie Burl McLemore said what happened this week to a deputy city attorney assigned to the police department has been kept "hush-hush" by city officials. Katherine Pugh, who had been assigned to handle legal issues for JPD, either quit or was fired. Her departure might be related to the federal criminal case against Mayor Frank Melton. JPD Chief Malcolm McMillin supposedly was visibly upset about Pugh's departure and was seen p
JPD’s latest mystery
Hard to tell but inviting to speculate about what’s going on in the new uproar at Jackson’s police department. Jackson City Council President Leslie Burl McLemore said what happened this week to a deputy city attorney assigned to the police department has been kept “hush-hush” by city officials. Katherine Pugh, who had been assigned to handle legal issues for JPD, either quit or was fired. Her departure might be related to the federal criminal case against Mayor Frank Melton. JPD Chief Malco
Jackson council to reconsider raises for city workers
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/14/8 The Jackson City Council will vote again Tuesday whether to raise salaries for low-paid public works employees. Councilman Frank Bluntson said he has put the item back on council’s agenda. It was voted down in a 3-3 vote earlier this week. The raise, proposed by Mayor Frank Melton, would be paid for with almost $1.3 million in city savings and the entire Department of Public Works' overtime budget, which is about $218,000. Melton said he would also investi
Know Thine Bigots, Boycott Thine Bigots...Hold Pro Prop 8 Bigots Accountable For Their Sins
As many know, Washington Scandal supported the DEFEAT of Prop 8, supports the right of gay, bi, lesbian and transgendered couples to wed...it is called Equal Rights. I further support holding the Black and Mormon Communities accountable for their BIGOTRY...even though so far the gay community has only targeted the Mormon Church Community. In continuing support of those who opposed Proposition 8, I am posting below the various lists I could find of individuals and companies WHO SUPPORTED Proposti
Crack House Crackdown: Federal Judge Finds Officials' Statements To Be Nonhearsay In Case Against "The Worst Mayor In America"
Some people (no, not Keith Olbermann) have referred to Mississippi Mayor Frank Melton as "The Worst Mayor in America." And now, pursuant to a ruling by a federal court judge, he may have to pay for some of his misdeeds....
Attorney: Ex-guard’s penalty to be delayed
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/13/8 The delay in the federal trial of Jackson Mayor Frank Melton will mean a delay in the sentencing of former bodyguard Marcus Wright, Wright's attorney said Wednesday. "There will be a motion filed, I'm sure, within the next week," John Colette said. "I think it is a standard procedure with justice. They won't sentence one when the case is pending against the others." U.S. District Court Judge Dan Jordan granted Melton and former police bodyguard Michael Recio
Judge delays Melton-Recio trial until January
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/12/8 Mayor Frank Melton's federal trial has been put on hold for two months to give time for defense attorneys to review thousands of pages of government evidence against the mayor and his former bodyguard, Michael Recio. The break also gives lawyers on both sides an opportunity to continue an escalating war of legal motions that has characterized the past several weeks since federal Judge Dan Jordan placed a gag order over the proceedings. "It seems to set the ta
Shame of the South
If you're interested in a good book for the Christmas of 2009, drop me a note. If you can't wait just follow along here over the next several months In the wake of Barack Obama's historic victory there are many proclaiming the end of race-based politics, or who at least see it on the horizon. I don't. I have spent the last three years as editor at Voic.Us, a political blog site. My method was simple. I wrote stories about southern politics, based on links to newspaper stories and blog post
Council votes down $2-per-hour raise
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/11/8 The Jackson City Council on Monday voted down continuing to give low-paid public works employees a $2-per-hour raise. The raise, proposed by Mayor Frank Melton, would have been paid for with almost $1.3 million in city savings and the entire Department of Public Works' overtime budget, which is about $218,000. Council members had signaled earlier this month that they would support the raise targeted at about 100 public works employees, such as maintenance wor
Melton trial delayed
Melton trial delayed U.S. District Court Judge Dan Jordan this morning agreed to a request by defense attorneys to delay the civil rights violation trial of Jackson Mayor Frank Melton and his former bodyguard until January. Defense attorneys had told the judge they needed more time to review thousands of pages of prosecution material. Jury selection was slated to begin Wednesday. The new trial will begin January 5. Melton and ex-bodyguard Michael Recio are facing a three-count in
No Dismissal for Melton
U.S. District Court Judge Dan Jordan this afternoon refused to dismiss civil rights charges against Jackson Mayor Frank Melton and an ex-bodyguard based on a defense motion filed Friday that cited the alleged behavior of former co-defendant Marcus Wright.Good. It's time Frank faced the music. It's time all anti-gun political criminals did. [Via Stephen S]
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