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Blame Shifts As NASD Accountability Scores Decay

Nah, that's not how it works... own your shit.

Praises rang through the streets, Facebook, and media outlets for the achievements of the Natchez-Adams School District Administration, employees, and students when NASD improved their Accountability Grades from a D to a B in 2022. Now that district’s scores are in decline, the local print media outlet has chosen to point its finger at the community. Read the entire article here. According to…

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Mississippi State Auditor Overstates DEI Spending by "Hundreds of Millions of Dollars"

The image below is a screen capture of the Shad White’s own report from July of this year. As you can see, he has grossly exaggerated the amount Mississippi public colleges an universities spend annually on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Further review shows, the $23.44 million was not only the total spent on DEI across all 8 public Institutions of Higher Learning, it was a combination of…

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Brenton's Corner

Reposted with permission. Thank you, Mr. Doss.

By Brenton Doss Independent Contributor Today is Sunday October 1st, 2023. I am waking up giving thanks to God for his blessings to see a another day in the beginning of another new month. There are only 2 more months left to see in this year of 2023. October is coming in with all smiles on this early Sunday morning now that President Biden has officially signed the new stop gap bipartisan…

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Angel Leaf Finds New M.D. for Local Medical Cannabis Cards

DEI in Access to Quality Healthcare Products and Services!!

to improve ease of access for qualified patients to medical marijuana cards. A carefully curated boutique of medicinal cannabis products has remained readily available on the south side of town in Natchez, MS at Angel Leaf Dispensary on Roux 61 Dr since July 28, 2023!! However, less can be said about accessibility to medical providers capable of qualifying eligible patients for the medical card…

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Shad White Threatens IHL Accreditation with Proposed Slashing of Liberal Arts Programs Lending Compliance to New Expectations Under DEI  

I's tired, boss. Do your own research. Follow the links. No liability expressed or implied.

DEI CLASSES AT USM EXCEED THEIR TOTAL COST PER ANNUM, NO STATE APPROPRIATIONS EXPENDED ON PROGRAMS MS STATE AUDITOR CALLED “GARBAGE”  September 30, 2023 Examining USM’s expenditures on programs the State Auditor deems “garbage”. American Indian and Black Studies DEI Center Volunteers Turn Profits with Zero “Dedicated” Staff and $0 State Appropriations Mississippi’s current State Auditor, Shad…

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Help for Unexpected Mothers

This Thursday, September 28th, at 1:00pm, the Caring Hearts Pregnancy Resource Center will open to women experiencing unplanned pregnancies. From 1:00pm to 5:00 pm Thursday afternoon, the organization will also be accepting walk-ins. Stop by to find out what resources the center has available. The Caring Hearts Pregnancy Resource Center is an organization that serves women adversely affected by…

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Brookhaven, MS Presents Ole Brook Festival 2023

The Miss-Lou heats up as the temperatures cool down!

Join us for our 46th Annual Ole Brook Festival in downtown Brookhaven. The festival begins Friday, October 6th, with live music and food trucks from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Day 2 festivities on Saturday, October 7th will run from 8:00 am – 4:00pm. The list of Saturday events will include: kid’s zone with giant inflatables over 200 arts & crafts venders live entertainment classic car show food…

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Jewish Diaspora: Expand History, Highlight Culture Pre-Dating Nazism

The first year of mandatory Holocaust education for sixth-grade classes across Ontario has begun, marking a precedent-setting achievement for the province. However, it is crucial to ensure that the Holocaust is taught properly. The Holocaust was not just as an event of historic interest but also as relevant today amid rising levels of antisemitism, racism, and xenophobia. The gap between…

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Free Presentation The Pretty Creek Murder

108 South Commerce St. Natchez, MS Today – Monday, September 25, 2023 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm The Natchez Historical Society will discuss the brutal murder of Ben Chester White, a 67-year-old Black man, in a presentation titled “Murder on Pretty Creek: New Revelations on an Old Case.” Stanley Nelson will discuss the alleged killers, Ernest Avants and James Lloyd Jones, who were charged but not…

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Miss-Lou Pet Shelters Need Food and Supplies Donations HoofBeats and PawPrints Rescue Needs You! HoofBeats and PawPrints Rescue is asking for donations of canned cat food and dry kitten chow. For the smaller kittens, Pâté-styled wet food is preferred but all donations will be graciously accepted. Donations can be dropped off at Natchez Walmart, Vidalia Walmart, Natchez Tractor Supply, or…

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Torey Lanez Flamed on Social Media over Transfer Mugshot

All the world is a stage. Even if it's backstage.

Link to photo source *caution, offensive language in images below Tory Lanez’s new mugshot was released after he was transferred to North Kern State Prison in Delano, California. Staying true to form and despite the his dire circumstances, @theshaderoom fans read the rapper for filth anyway. Lanez, born as Daystar Peterson, appealed his 10-year prison sentence and filed a motion to receive…

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Blackface Pastor's Church Expelled from Southern Baptist Convention

Meanwhile, in an Oklahoma church...

 Photo: Marq Lewis/Facebook The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has revoked the membership of Matoaka Baptist Church in Ochelata, Oklahoma, after photos and videos of their pastor impersonating singer Ray Charles in blackface emerged on social media. The church, led by Rev. Sherman Jaquess, failed to cooperate with the SBC in resolving concerns regarding discriminatory behavior based on…

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Miss-Lou Voter Registration Deadlines Approaching

Do your duty. Cast your vote.

From Vote411.org and The League Of Women Voters Education Fund 1 The states elect the President and Vice President through The Electoral College process, but… state and local elections are won by the tallying individual votes! Some of the most common state and local election types include: primary elections, general elections, special elections, and municipal elections. The Mississippi…

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That's Life

“Some people get their kicks stomping on a dream” “That’s Life” by Frank Sinatra