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Written on Ex-wife of Southaven mayor Greg Davis testifies about trips with city money:

in response to lawandorder:

Typical, Southaven gets the one gay mayor in the world with zero artistic and creative ability. Instead of museums and art galleries, we got warehouses. Instead of Abercrombie and Fitch and Bonefish, we got Lane Bryant and Red Lobster. Now our latest choices for mayor sound like a bunch bible thumpers with little or no knowledge of what it takes to make Southaven more like Collierville/Germantown and less like Frayser.



Shame on you, Ms. Fullilove.

I'm not from Memphis and never heard of this Forrest guy before this park stuff. I would usually educate myself on matters such as this so that I can form an opinion and know what folks are talking about.

However, after watching your behavior on the news last night, running your mouth, turning your back on someone when they spoke and talking like a very uneducated person, I am embarrassed for you.

You are in a position to influence countless black children in this city and you choose to behave like an ignorant fool. Have your opinion and state your case - maturely and professionally. It's people like you who perpetuate this over the top, loud and rude behavior. And you wonder why there are stereotypes.

Written on City of Memphis won't reinstall Forrest Park marker :

in response to ScarlettandRhett:

Remove Martin Luther King street signs. They are offensive to me. If you want to know about him yu can read books.

Ditto. The man's mistress was waiting for him back at his hotel room when he was preaching and when he got killed. I have zero respect for the man, regardless of the good he did. Yes, we are all flawed, but we aren't making monuments and naming streets after everyone who does some good.

Written on Nation's retailers scramble to inspire holiday spirit in skittish shoppers :

This plan has backfired with me. I was at Kohl's this weekend, admittedly, Christmas GIFT shopping but when I saw the Christmas trees, ornaments, stockings and decor up, I put the stuff away and left. I won't be shopping at Kohl's or any other store that doesn't allow me to enjoy the last days of summer, Fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving before making me sick of Christmas before December arrives. Shame on them!


It's unfortunate that this family is allowing Jesse Jackson to speak for them now. There really IS something questionable about this story but now that he is all over the media, I wonder how many people will stop paying attention just because he likes to stir the race pot? Same with Gloria Alred - victims lose their credibility once she comes in the picture. IMO.

I'm sorry if this is a stupid question but any chance a "friend" had access to the vehicle and did this to keep him from "snitching"?

Written on Shelby County commissioners vote to pursue subpoena of online commenters' identities :

I'm confused ... so, say the biggest racist in Memphis emailed someone in Nashville giving their opinion about this merger? What exactly does this commission think they can do about that? Forget about the privacy rights and all, just asking what they plan to accomplish.

Written on Ballistics link two North Mississippi roadside slayings:

in response to cookinglawman:

The perp is a thrill killer/serial killer. He collects property from the victims as souvenirs. Robbery and taking cash is incidental to the murder. He is most likely a white male in his 30s or 40s. He has worked as a security guard, or some wannabe cop type job. He has probably been rejected for law enforcement jobs or fired shortly after being hired. He will be a fan of crime dramas. These deaths are not his only murders. Like BTK, he is capable of going long periods of time between killings. That is my theory. We will see how it plays out.

We watch too much TV! That's EXACTLY what I think. White male, 30-40, heavy set, married, wanna be cop.

Written on Obama voices his support for gay marriage:

Ah - the moral authority has spoken :/

Written on CRIME REPORT: Police investigating fatal Sunday night shooting in Orange Mound:

Does anyone know how many murders Memphis has had since January 1? I'm just curious. Do we have to wait until next January for the total? We should be inching our way right up to a new record really soon. Seems like a murder a day - at least.

Written on Wendi C. Thomas: Pray for justice:

I wish these concerned citizens of Memphis would get this upset over the crime happening right under their noses. How many blacks have been killed within 240 since Trayvon was killed? How many THIS WEEK? No one wants to get out and rally unless their faces are on the news!

Written on Job applicants increasingly required to surrender Facebook passwords:

in response to PinkDiva:

I could be the biggest criminal in the world and be smart enough not to put it on Facebook. The smartest criminal could get hired and not even have a Facebook page. They are not solving anything by doing this but being ridiculous.

I agree, however, I don't think the idea is to look for criminals. I think the idea is to see what kind of person you are. Do you post pictures of you out drinking every other night? Hm. Might mean you will be hungover or late more often than not. Do you post every thought that pops in your head ALL DAY? Hm. Might mean you pay more attention to work? Do you brag about all that you have accomplished by 8am? Hm. Might be needy and an attention seeker = high maintenance employer. Do employers check Facebook? You betcha!

Written on Southaven Chamber of Commerce paid Mayor Greg Davis over $200K in 7 years, report says:

Southaven resident here and I voted for Greg Davis because he seemed like a straight up guy. My question is ... how the heck are we supposed to know? I'm beyond sick of his arrogance and the careless way every single person at the City of Southaven has handled this entire thing, however, what can we do? A lady started a petition to get him out - people laughed and he's still employed - cashing his checks. Every joker from alderman to President is in it for his/her own good. Sick of it. The morals and ethics of our city/state/country leaders are in the toilet. This needs to stop being a race issue with folks and people here need to stop trying to one up the next person with Herenton was worse - no Davis is worse ... WE ALL need to stand up and say enough! Collectively.

Happy Thursday ya'll!

Written on Mortgage giant Fannie Mae asks for another $4.57B to cover its deficit:

No problem, just as soon as the government sends me some money for MY deficit. Unbelievable.

Written on Southaven mayor Greg Davis pals profited off city:

Davis' attorney, Steve Farese, said Davis should be back in the city in two weeks. "The mayor will have to decide if he wants to answer these allegations when he gets back," Farese said.

Hm ... come April 15th, how about I, as a Southaven citizen, decide if I want to pay my taxes or not. Jerk.

Written on Willful Southaven Mayor Greg Davis got his way when it came to spending:

in response to BlackIsrael:

The rednecks and conservatives of Southaven deserve every bit of Greg Davis.

I'm one of those "redneck conservatives" in Southaven. Just wanted to point out one very huge difference between the redneck conservatives in Southaven and the bright Memphis voters - unlike your Herenton ... the redneck conservatives won't vote for Davis again - and again - and again.

Written on Triple tragedy: Shots kill South Memphis couple and their adult daughter; suspect surrenders:

in response to DoctorRambo:

C'mon CA, couldn't you find a different angle on the picture you posted. I mean, the guy on the left is not exactly prepared for it.

Oh.My.Goodness! I didn't notice that until you said something then went back and looked. No words ...


Ha. This reminds me of what CHRIS ROCK said about streets named after Martin Luther King ... "It doesn't matter where you go in the country, if you are on Martin Luther King Street you KNOW you're in a bad neighborhood." I think of that every single time I'm in a city and see that street name.


"Possibly" a faculty/staff member set up/signed the "agreement" representing the University, therefore, no UofM legal representatives to review terms ahead of time. Signing docs at the U unless you are an ATTORNEY is a NO NO. This is why.

Written on National Civil Rights Museum project gets $21 million jump-start, asks public to join:

in response to gentlemanbill1:

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Very good point!

Written on Judge orders mental testing for Memphis private school principal's accused killer:

Eduardo's parents speak better English than half of the city of Memphis! I know this for a fact. If his teacher who spoke up earlier would kindly validate that perhaps some of you people would lay off of the translator comments. I'm white as a ghost, American as can be and English is my first language, however, stand my butt in front of a judge because my child is being charged with MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE, call me stupid, but I think I'd need someone there to translate the legal talk for me. I can only imagine their brains are cloudy and they are physically and emotionally exhausted. Have a little compassion people and give the parents a break just for a minute! Jeez.


Shame on each and every one of you who have taken an already terrible situation on BOTH sides and resorted to judging, questioning their immigration status, looking up the value and cost of their homes and even judging their religion. SHAME ON YOU. I certainly hope that none of you ever have a family member who makes a terrible mistake. Heaven forbid you have a rare name that every person in your community and WORLD can find out every detail of your life with a simple Google search. God forbid you ever have a child who is difficult to handle or perhaps has issues. I PROMISE you there is no help out there until they "do something illegal". Prayers are needed for the lovely teacher's family, the child's family - who will ALL have to deal with this and for this city that is filled with more hate and judgment than love and empathy.

Written on ServiceMaster's 'flood house' trains techs to mitigate water damage:

Had a house fire years ago and what clothing we could salvage was RUINED by Servicemaster because the idiots threw everything in one big washing machine. I guess they never heard of seperating colors and whites. Had to throw everything in the trash that they returned. Waste of money and would never have anything to do with them ever again!

Written on Obama to speak to graduates at Booker T. Washington High in Memphis :

in response to MRTIBBS:

Dark suits are more respectable.

LOL. Now THAT was clever - and hilarious, Mr Tibbs :)


This is a great thing for the kids, but lordy lordy, can't wait to see the bright colored suits and COGIC hats on the audience members. I hope this doesn't make Memphis look like a bunch of showy clowns.

Written on River hits crest at Memphis:


Written on Davis-Kidd landlord urged to make concessions to save bookstore:

I hate to see Davis Kidd go, but even though I'm a frequent shopper there it was mostly magazines and gifts. Their books are way to expensive compared to other options and I must admit, I'm a Kindle lover now. I hate this for the smaller stores in Laurelwood - J.Jill, Le Fleur, etc. No doubt they will close and end up some random incense/deep sea salt lotion shop or urban clothing store like what is now filling up Oak Court. What a shame.

Written on Three dead in murder-suicide triple shooting in U of M area:

Is it just my imagination or has there been a story on the news every single day about a shooting or murder lately?

Written on Wendi C. Thomas: At $11.62, fair wage really not a luxury:

$11.62 is pretty good pay for the work that is done by UofM janitors. Lovely people, but keep it in perspective folks. Wendi picked the wrong place to make an example of. UofM employees can get a FREE education. Fantastic holidays, sick leave and vacation leave and insurance.
Yes, salaries are unfairly distributed across the board, but isn't that the case everywhere? While I understand Ms. Rimmer's situation let's all remember that today anyone with a JOB should be grateful. Ms Rimmer and all UofM staff has the SAME opportunity to better themselves!

Written on Memphis Mayor Wharton will urge 150-200 city worker layoffs:

I'm confused - most people say that Government workers are lazy, stupid and good for nothing yet when there is talk of layoffs they are the first ones to scream about it. I say shake the trees a little. There is a crazy amount of duplication in Government and if you can have 2 people working a solid 7.5 hours a day instead of 6 people with 3 hours worth of work - downsize. Give the job to the one who works the hardest. That SHOULD be the American way.

And - just to add a little sunshine to this story. I'd like to thank whomever is responsible for the hundreds of treees that have been planted along Airways along the airport. Makes my drive in to work everyday much more pleasant and it will be a beautiful welcoming to visitors flying in. I sure didn't see anything pretty added when the "former Mayor" was in office.

Written on Memphis gun dealer Dale Mardis pleads guilty to murder in hate crime :

in response to rcoleman72:

Sorry, I didnt see the question you asked, so I cant answer:\

I originally asked if a black killing a white is a hate crime. The mods deleted it, but MphsSeshet has been ranting about us white racists for two days and the mods have just sat back :) Gotta love this city.

Written on Delta Air Lines to cut 25% of Memphis departures to save money:

Since the topic is flying ... when will the city or whomever owns the airport update the darn place? Our airport makes you feel like you are stuck in a 1960's time warp. Brown and blah while other airports across the country are clean and modernized. Not being negative about Memphis because I sure was glad to be back here after my trip. (Did I really just say that out loud?)


in response to rcoleman72:

If I folllow your logic here, you're saying that black on black crime is caused by racist whites?

If so, wow, that is immensely offensive to me.

Ditto, rcoleman. Mr/Ms MphsSeshet has a chip on their shoulder for some reason. I simply asked a valid question and got blocked then this one spews stuff about "white supremacy" on every post and it's allowed. Speaks volumes about this site's moderator, doesn't it?


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Written on Tennessee Senate approves bill to delay school merger:

Does this mean we have to hear about this in the newspaper and watch news reports about this every single day for the next two years? Enough already.

Written on City officials object to elements of Mississippi immigration bill:

I'll support the tax increase, but they should also check the African's and Middle Eastern folks working in the gas stations in MS. too. "Illegal alien" does not just mean "Mexican"!

Written on City prepares for new Memphis Police Department director:

He's not going anywhere. My bet is that Larry will be all over the news talking about retiring and the media AND LARRY will build this up to where "the city" begs him to stay and at the last minute he will decide to stay to "help" the city. Of course, he will get a massive bonus.

Written on Hearing reset for Collierville man accused of advertising adult bed and breakfast:

Am I missing something? This sort of thing isn't my cup of tea, but if consenting adults are signing up for this and keep everything inside, what law is being broken here?

Written on Mayors join superintendent to confront teen pregnancy problem in Memphis:

The best and quickest birth control ... take away welfare! When the birth mother and birth grandmother know they aren't getting a check, WIC, AFDC, Section 8 and more they will quickly start teaching their children about sex and not having it!

Written on Shelby schools cleared for legal action to derail merger, but options nearing end of line:

in response to theamazingMCG:

OK so can someone explain this to me and please understand I am in no way being sarcastic? I'm from Memphis but haven't lived there in a few years, so I am trying to catch up.

1. What brought about the action to consolidate (there has been talk for years)?

2. Why is the county against it? Tax increases? Or just too large a system to consolidate?

3. Can the taxes collected in the city of Memphis not fund the system? Do none of the taxes collected in the county currently go to the city schools?

And before anyone leaves me a snarky comment, understand that I have no opinion on the matter. I'm simply trying to learn more so the conclusion I come to will be an informed one.

P.S. In my case no one is to blame, I am equally a product of the Memphis City and Shelby County school systems.

Bumping this up again because I'd also like to have these questions answered ... I'm beyond confused. I don't have a dog in this fight, just curious.

Written on State elections chief: City Council must OK school charter referendum:

I'm so confused.

I've lost site of whose idea this was? Is it a good idea? Who wants it, who doesn't?

Something tells me in a week or so this will be a non-story. Like when Willie used to always tease resigning :/

Written on Census finds Hispanic population grows to 52,000 in Memphis metro area:

in response to tigerclaw:

I have a relative living in an extremely poor neighborhood in another state. He is suffering from advanced M.S.. His daughter married an illegal Mexican, and they now have 2 kids, all living with my relative. Neither parent is working and have been living off my relative's Social Security for years. Last week I heard that the Mexican's mother and brother have moved in with my relative, (I don't know if they are illegal) and ALL are living off that single Social Security check in that one teeny tiny house. My relative is too sick to do anything about it, and I fear for his safety - he may be neglected, and obviously is being taken advantage of. I guess this is what they mean by a "close-knit family"?

I'm sorry to hear about your relative, however, the same story can be told about countless black families and white trash families across the U.S. There are bad seeds in every single culture and race.


in response to midtowncowboy:

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Exactly how is it you know who is legal and who is paying taxes, who is not? I'm curious about that because I don't go around asking anyone for papers or check stubs. Stop assuming, you know what they say about that.

First of all, the tax issue - you can't get a JOB without paying taxes and if someone is being paid under the table, well my friend, that business owner needs to have his a$$ checked out. Don't blame the people that WANT to work and will work for low wages because lazy Americans won't get off their butts and do it.

Written on Memphis City Schools board surrenders charter pending voter approval:

in response to forwardmemphis:

What's your solution? Forced sterilization? Mandatory abortions? The sex drive and the attraction between men and women are deeply-seated parts of the human psyche that don't always respond well to rules and regulations. We as a society must intervene in the areas where it is feasible to do so. There is no method on earth that will stop teen pregnancy or out-of-wedlock births. So quit promoting such ridiculous "solutions" and focus on the more practical possibilities for getting the children that are here on the right path early. Government does not have the authority (without abrogation of the Bill of Rights) to force parents to "do what they should." And such an attempt on the part of government would lead to interminable rows over what a good parent is, or should be, and you'll get disagreement over even that point. It is really not for government to tell somebody when not to have children, or to decide who can have children, or how those children are to be raised after birth. Some rights are fundamental to humans, and no government has the right to arrogate them to itself.

to FowardMemphis ... "There is no method on earth that will stop teen pregnancy or out-of-wedlock births. "

I beg to differ. Stop giving a monthly check to kids who have kids and/or out of wedlock and I'd bet my salary the teen pregnancy rate would go down immediately.

Written on Memphis City Schools board surrenders charter pending voter approval:

Stupid question - does this mean Cash no longer has a job? As of when? He's one arrogant man, that's for sure.

Written on No turkeys donated to Mid-South Food Bank yet for holidays:

in response to Byteme:

They need turkeys, not jackas*es. :)


Written on State Rep. Curry Todd likens illegal immigrant births to multiplying rats :

I'd like to see everyone up in arms about welfare, in general. To me, I see no differance in an "illegal" (and you ASSUMING a Mexican is illegal, well, you know what they say ...)person working and receiving aide vs. the lazy American who won't work and uses their kids as "anchor babies". I can point out one A.A. woman in Cooper-Young with NINE kids. 5 different dads - 4 of whom are in prison! So, would you rather give aide to a person that is going to grow up and work or to one that will grow up and continue the family tradition of RECIPIENT!

Written on Hood riddance: Memphis serves notice, warrants on neglected properties:

Just wanted to comment about neighbors pitching in and cutting the grass if it's bothering them so much ... I want to say it was S Flynn who was on D&Z awhile back, maybe even Mayor Wharton but this very thing was brought up. I can't recall exactly why they said people shouldn't do that, but I think they said that once you start cutting the grass on a property (that isn't yours) either it becomes your responsibility or it's no longer the cities responsibility.

Please don't flame me - I'm only bringing this up in hopes that someone on the board actually heard them talking about this or, better yet, knows what the actual law or "rule" is.

Written on 'Uncle Junior' did it, young survivor of Lester Street slayings testifies:

in response to thecatsmeow:

We all are, well the taxpaying public of Shelby County.

Are you serious?
I was under the impression that his defense attorney was a big shot and I thought "court appointed attorney" meant you get the guys fresh out of college. I wondered why that guy that defended the nutty preacher's wife didn't defend him. Maybe his lawyer isn't that much of a "big shot" after all.


in response to RnotEZ:

This is a serious does a defense lawyer defend a person under such overwhelming evidence, knowing the person did it? I'm not talking morally, but mentally.

I've wondered that myself. I have no respect for the defense lawyers in this case. As a human being your heart has to kick in at some point and realize everything isn't about the dollar and/or trying to find a small loop hole to get someone off on.
Either way, if Jesse is found "innocent" how many hours do you think he will live on the streets of Memphis after doing what he's done?


Who is paying for this guy's defense lawyers?