Lumberton Informer

I had spoken with several people and I told them I would restart the blog last week but I didn't keep my word. As I contemplated on how to launch my return, I realized how much I loathed going to the library and the fact that my internet was not working added to the delay. Well, for those that enjoyed reading the blog, I decided to deal with the library staff; at least until my internet services is back up and running. (WTBS: I need to find out how to use my cell phone as a mobile hotspot.) The other reason for the delay was what should I blog about? Should I blog about the rumors that Mayor Holder has/had a problem with the things I was posting on MY facebook page? Should I blog about the board finally promoting Elsie-Cowart to the position of Chief of Police? Should I blog about the new public works director, Ryan Easley (and trust, I have a lot to say about him but I will save it for after the Thanksgiving Holiday)? There's a lot of things I could blog about but I will ju...

I know it's been a while since I've blogged. I wanted to take a moment and share an email I received from Dr. Maya Angelou. . . Dear Jonathan, I am not writing to you as a black voter, or a woman voter, or as a voter who is over 70 years old and six feet tall. I am writing to you as a representative of this great country -- as an American. It is your job to vote. It is your responsibility, your right, and your privilege. You may be pretty or plain, heavy or thin, gay or straight, poor or rich. But remember this: In an election, every voice is equally powerful -- don't underestimate your vote. Voting is the great equalizer.As a country, we can scarcely perceive the magnitude of our progress. My grandmother and my uncle experienced circumstances that would break your heart. When they went to vote, they were asked impossible questions like, "How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?" When they couldn't answer, they couldn't vote. So don't si...

Last night was another it could only happen in Lumberton moment. I haven't been to court in a while and I wanted to see the new judge in action. Well, when I entered the court room, there was a collective eye-rolling from Team Sweet Beulah. I thought to myself, I picked a good night to attend. At first, I didn't know if I was in court or at a tent revival. They had their passah, the first lady (uggggh. . these black churches get me with calling the pastor's wife the first lady; especially when most of them need to learn how to be a lady first), the sick and shut in were there (despite missing church most Sundays), the piano player was even there and if we had one more deacon in attendance, they might ould have taken up a love offering for Peggy Winston's lawyer. First of all, what innocent person hires a lie-a-yer to to defend a disturbing the peace charge? I don't know what all went on that night, but based on the testimony from both parties, a lot of informatio...

I know you have missed your daily dose of the Informer. I have not faded into the sunset, I have opted to do smaller post using the Face Book app. So, if you missed some of the stories, they are now being posted to Face Book. Now, to the issue at hand, there has been a lot of news about the corruption that is taking place in the Hattiesburg Municipal Court system. Apparently, an independent investigation by the Hattiesburg Police Department has uncovered a system of corruption that is being abused by clerks as well as judges. If you're like me, you were wondering when would there be an investigation into the corruption that is taking place in the City of Lumberton's court system. Well, it will be a long wait. Unlike the City of Lumberton, the Hattiesburg Police Department is autonomous and they have the ability to conduct an investigation. Unfortunately, the City of Lumberton does not have a system of checks and balances. Therefore, the Lumberton Police Department will never ...

It amazes me that so many people say they do not read this blog but their reaction tells another story. All of a sudden, certain people are not speaking like they use to. They are leaving these cryptic messages on their facebook walls, and this is by people who claim they never even heard of the Lumberton Informer. I don't apologize because you were hurt by something that was said. I don't know what they're saying I've done but I know I'm not the only that have seen these things. It just make me wonder, how in the porch monkey can you see one of the skinniest dudes in the area, that is allegedly hanging out at his niece's apartment, but you can't see a whole group of people that hang out, night at day, at other units? Selective vision or is there really something to my Friends and Family theory. Obviously, they couldn't see a red and black blazer that was parked on the property for months but they could spot craw-fish heads in the grass at a unit just...

MRHA 8 has Frank Lee Homes set up like a plantation. The only difference is the real plantation boss, JP Lawrence, is black but that's nothing new. Throughout history, our people have teamed with other races to oppress our own. Some may think I'm harsh on LeaAnn but what would you call a person that is put in charge of housing and the main residents are black. Now add to the equation the fact that the person in charge does not like black people. I think that sounds like a plantation boss. Now, the plantation could not be complete without the house ninjas and you know who you are. The ones that have unauthorized people living in their units, selling things from their unit or have children that are doing all sorts of things but in order to keep the focus off themselves, they run to the office every chance they get and tells massah what's goings on whilst she's wassn away. Everybody sees you and everybody knows who you are. I didn't have a problem with LeaAnn, but i...

People would always says, "They don't do anything but sit around all day, why won't they get a job.?" This was most of the conversation used to speak about people that either lived in New Jack or Turn-key (Frank Lee Homes). Well, recently, I found out why they choose to sit back and hustle instead of clocking in. They do it because of the way the system works at Mississippi Regional Housing Authority 8. They discourage individuals from working so they could get more funds from HUD (Housing and Urban Development). For example, there is a family that lives at Frank Lee Homes and they were living on one income. After a long job search, another member of the household obtained a job. Since this job was secured after the signing of the lease, the rent from this family has almost tripled and now they are expected to pay $700/month. Now, there are guidelines in place that are supposed to gradually increase the rent after a person has been out of work for an extended perio...