Posted by BOBCAT1974 (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 12:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Just hang em out to dry.Don't even worry about bringing them to trial.

Posted by Swapmeet (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 12:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow! This doesn't surprise me though. We have just as bad an epidemic of people hooked on pain killers, Xanax, Prozac, Adderall, and other prescription medicines as we do cocaine, marijuana, crack, and other "illicit" drugs. I know local doctors (I'm not mentioning names) who prescribe obscene amounts of these meds to people who I can only describe as "zombied out". I'm not being funny; it's the only way I can describe them. It's like their spirit is gone. It breaks my heart.

Posted by generoberts (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 1:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

burn'em

Posted by texasranger (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 1:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

25 miles from Natchez and closing fast.

Posted by texasranger (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 1:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ride down and around the side streets of Morgantown rd. They sell drugs like candy at ths convience store. Transients roam the road like it,s the old Natchez Trace,you can see a different one everyday if you travel it much.

Posted by texasranger (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 1:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Good bust,another crew will be up and running within the month.

Posted by whatever (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 1:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

swapmeet.....

Prozac is NOT an addictive substance, nor is it a controlled substance. It's an antidepressant, and is also used to treat OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). Specifically, it's an SSRI (selective seritonin reuptake inhibitor). Read up on it, and know what you're talking about before you comment, please.

Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 2:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

ah jeeeez

Posted by bayou (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 6:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ha Ha Ha every dog has its day. This is the family that the ND did a story on a few weeks back about the poor lady in Clayton moved here because of Katrina. The stuff they seized is just some of the toys they got. People in Clayton have been wondering what they did to live so high on the hog. One of her sons never works just hangs out, I have run in to him several times at the store buying rolling papers and blunts.

Posted by kpage (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 6:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It's an upside-down world when someone can get pain meds for an "invisible" pain, but when someone else NEEDS the pain meds, the docs won't write them because of all the addicts. I've had my head swollen the size of a basketball (abcessed tooth) begging for an 800 mg. ibuprofin and got my face laughed in and told my red blood count was perfect (no, they didn't take any blood). Today if I'm in pain, I suffer through it. I don't wanna be another pill head statistic so I guess I don't need them anyway.

Posted by Swapmeet (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 6:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

whatever,

I have taken psychology and know what Prozac is "supposed" to do. Those are all just theories. Doctors don't really know for sure what is going on in the synaptic clefts of our brains. I have known people on antidepressants and they are not the same person. Yes they seem happy, but it is a medically induced, fake happy that has squashed the real person.

I'm not trying to act like I know everything and I'm not trying to pick a fight. I can only tell you from first-hand experience that I have been addicted to cigarettes, alcohol, illicit drugs, and took prescription drugs for recreational purposes. I know young adults who take ADHD medicine and if they don't have it in the morning, they are miserable. They take it for the stimulation effects and that is it. Fortunately for me, Jesus set me free from the bondage of substance abuse as He can do for others if they'll let Him.

Posted by Swapmeet (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 6:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

(Posted by kpage: It's an upside-down world when someone can get pain meds for an "invisible" pain, but when someone else NEEDS the pain meds, the docs won't write them because of all the addicts. I've had my head swollen the size of a basketball (abcessed tooth) begging for an 800 mg. ibuprofin and got my face laughed in and told my red blood count was perfect (no, they didn't take any blood). Today if I'm in pain, I suffer through it. I don't wanna be another pill head statistic so I guess I don't need them anyway.)

kpage,
I don't see anything wrong with taking pain medicine for pain when you have an accident, surgery, etc. I would take it too for a short-term need. That is what it's there for. I'm just talking about people who get addicted to them and continue to take them after the need is gone. I know a guy who had a brain tumor removed, had a heart-attack, and had a stroke within 5 years of each other. He just finally got off all his meds and was so excited. He said it served it's purpose but it was time to get "back to normal". Now when he starts to have some bad pains, he takes normal over-the-counter medicine like Tylenol. Only about every 2-3 months might it get so bad that he'll take one of his pain pills right before he goes to bed. That's doing it the right way.

Posted by redusmfan (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 7:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

These people that got arrested were not addicted to thye medicine, just the money they were making selling the drugs.

Another case of stupid criminals making the job easier for the police. As I read the list of toys that were siezed, I could not help but wonder what the leader of this house was doing for a regular job. Did he go to work daily to try and throw off the local police bout his finances? Or did he just kinda hang around and drive around the state to doctors offices all day getting prescriptions?

Posted by JoesphStalin (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 7:44 a.m.

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Posted by fire39212 (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 9:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This man lived in a fema trailer still.....

Posted by Christian (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 9:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't understand people who do illegal things and think they can get away with it. You do not have a legal JOB, but you can afford all those vehicles, please. Have some common sense, people are paying attention.

Posted by jack (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

go concordia get these thugs in jail

Posted by redusmfan (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 9:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

We had some trouble here in the Jackson, Ms area with the thugs that came here from Katrina. We were glad to see most of them leave. They could not get out of here quick enough for us. They were pure trash.

Posted by kpage (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 9:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Swap...I feel for people who take pain meds because they have to. There's the process of detoxing that crap out of the body's system that's so dadgum nightmarish. And people who have addictive personalities tend to not want to lay them down as quickly. I applaud every person who has had to endure this. It's not easy. For the people who can't so easily, the stigma of "going to rehab" can be shameful...doctors and friends tend to shun them, too.

This dude lived in a FEMA trailer? Was a refugee? I know I'll get totally berated for this but why didn't they just wall that big "soup bowl" up like they did in that Live and Die in LA movie? (Wasn't that the Kurt Russell movie?) Just wall 'em up and let 'em survive any ole way they can. Heck, the thugs who stayed in the city shot at emergency helicoptors after the big storm!!!!!!!!!!! No, not all refugees are bad but this one is bad enough for me to get upset over.

Posted by redusmfan (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 9:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Kpage,
I understand your feeling very well. If that could be done, downtown Jackson would be walled up next week. But the freedom that we have comes with a price, and that price includes law-abiding citizens having to deal with thugs running loose.....Only in America!!!

Posted by kpage (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 9:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ain't that a shame, red! Lockin' em up don't work so they force us to have to deal with 'em. Yep, only in our America are their rights more important.

Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 9:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

lock em up, good job

Posted by kpage (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 10:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

...only to rear their mean-a$$ed faces again in the near future, my neighbor.

Posted by Username (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 10:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I won't do to much spatting about the War On Drugs today for one I don't agree with this guy or others making massive profits off the American drug trade.
BUT...today I'll talk a little about psychotropic drugs (SSRI's)
Do you know that these drugs were developed during the study of LSD? If you take SSRI's you might as well be taking LSD or MDMA they have almost been proven to be more effective when dealing with depression or OCD while under a Doctors care.Another point is that these drugs were deveolped and researched where????
VA Tech we all remember what happened there with the student that was taking SSRI's...
Another point...do you ever wonder what happens to people when they "quit" taking SSRI's?? Sure all of you can think of a story where someone flipped out because"they quit taking there meds"
These meds do have a black lable on them that says "may cause depression and/or suicide" I recommend that everyone taking these psychotropic drugs to read the old forgotten book Brave New World,you know the story where everyone took soma to be happy, A gram beats a damn!!
Now for my question... who would take a pain med that the side effects are pain??

Posted by kpage (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 10:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

That's just scary, Username! I've heard some horror stories about those things and have taken them for a veeery short time...until I started hallucinating. Not everyone can take these things...even I felt suicidal while taking them. Today I just deal, but unfortunately some people can't. They HAVE to have them to survive in this world with us "normal" (haha) people. And on that subject, who can say what's normal?

Posted by firered (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 11:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I take Lexapro, which is an SSRI. I have no problems, no side effects. It has helped me tremendously. So, not everyone has bad experiences w/ antidepressants and not every antidepressant is bad. Kpage is right, some medications just aren't for some people. Just like some people can't take penicillian b/c they are allergic to it. It is not possible to create a drug that will suit everyone's needs and everyone be able to take it w/out side effects.

Posted by Username (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 11:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

firered -- just remember that you'll have to take lexapro (or move up to something stronger over time) for the rest of your life because now your seritonin levels have been altered(for life) through the use of mind altering drugs.

Posted by naturegirl (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 12:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bfromvtown could you possibly change your name just for the sake of kids who sometimes read this? Or am I the only one offended here?

Posted by lilmommy82 (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 1:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

the is a sad story....this all took place really early in the morning...right at 8:00...the one thing the story did not tell you is that the $$$ amount....it was in the millions of $$$...the real sad part is that they never worked and the kids were going to school telling the teachers that their parents were runing a pharmacist out of their house...that is when it is sad....and to know that children live there and they have to see this....it is scary and sad...what is the lil town of clayton coming to....but is ok we have the cpso and the other law inforcement on our side.... :)

Posted by kpage (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 1:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I wonder where the kids are now, lilmommy? What a heartbreaking thing for little ones to have to endure.

Shame on them for living in a FEMA trailer and probably getting food stamps and free lunches for their kids at school. I'll even bet they never bought school supplies for the kids and depended on us who send all that crap on the supply list.

Posted by ozzette (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 2:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am so sick of the Katrina "refugee" bashing that goes on around here. We came here aferwards, and since have purchased land, started a business, and are raising our children here. I must say though, my husband likes it here, but my kids and I HATE it. We have been met with nothing but rudeness and ignorance, ESPECIALLY when people realize where we moved from. Natchez is not all it's cracked up to be. So much money and effort is put into promoting the downtown area, but beyong that, there's nothing. My family despite being treated badly is a productive if yet forced part of this community. Next time you decide to say "fill up the bowl and let'em drown"...think twice about the feelings you may be stomping on. Not everybody that lost their homes in New Orleans from Katrina was a criminal...some of us were hard working families who have been forced to start over, and chose Natchez to do it in. Obviously a big mistake.

Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 2:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I wonder when the auction of those toys will be?

nice motorcycle, fancy cars (one is a BMW) , nice F250 truck, 4 ATV's, somebody's gonna get a good deal on that auction

Posted by overthehill60 (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 2:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with (naturegirl) bfromvtown is very offensive to some people.
I wonder where her so-called sister is today?

(kpage) I agree with you. Why did all the Katrina evacuees decide our community was the place to take over! It has been nothing but crimes for us since they came.

Posted by scarlettohara (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 2:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with you Ozzette. But all of us do not feel the way that a lot of these posters here do. What I have read on this thread is nothing more than a form of prejudice, pure and simple.

I don't like criminals any more than the next person, but we as a society can NOT just bunch a large group of people together and decide for ourselves that they are criminals. I never understand the mentality of some when it comes to the subject of Katrina evacuees. It's downright hateful.

I know several families that have moved here after the wake of Katrina, and I've been lucky enough to have made some great new friends.

All of us aren't bad eggs around here, I promise!

Posted by fire39212 (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 2:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wonder if the ND will do a updated story on this family? Oh they just did lol...Isn't this the same lady that said people didn't say hello like they meant it? If so mabye she wasn't capable of taking hello like it was said....

ozzette you are right not all are criminals....What is stopping y'all from relocating back to the N.O. area now? Is it to bad there to try and rebuild there? Haven't been there since katrina....

Posted by Bobaloo (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bfromvtown, change names? offensive? what are ya'll talking about?

Posted by ozzette (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 3:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

fire39212:
Unfortunately for me, my husband happens to like small towns as opposed to bigger cities. He's opened his own business, and won't even talk about moving back. So, here we are....

scarlettohara:
Thanks for the encouragement. Seems you have fared far better than I socially..

Posted by overthehill60 (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 3:15 p.m.

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Posted by ozzette (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 3:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Overthehill60:

You seem to be one of the rude and offensive ones I have met. You don't know us, yet you judge. I don't know you, and I will not insult someone I do not know, but after I politely pointed out that it's hurtful and rude to those of us that are family oriented citizens that just so happen to also be Katrina evacuees, you still attack? We don't go home because there is a new life here, free of seasonal evacuation. My children don't have to worry about packing up possessions and pets three times a year and evacuating for days to another state. THAT'S why we don't just move back. However, people like YOU are why I hate this area so. Narrow minded people that hide behind a screenname. Tell me, if you walked into my business and found out after I was a Katrina evacuee, would you still be so rude face to face?

Posted by scarlettohara (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 3:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Overthehill, I don't see anything defensive in my post. On the contrary, I simply stated a fact... You and others seem to think that anyone who moved here after Katrina should be reviled as some type of human garbage. Read through some of the comments just on this one thread alone.

You presume a lot. Why would you question what I did after the storm. For your information, I DID clothe, I DID feed and helped out any way I could think of. Most compassionate people who live here did the same thing.

Posted by overthehill60 (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 4:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ozzette
Since you are a Katrina evacuee I can usderstand you taking offense.
Now I AM NOT narrow minded I only state what I think. It seems to me a little New Orleans violence came out when you ask would I be rude if I came face to face with you. That should say something about the evacuees & violence. If it's people like me that you hate then hit the road & go home! No one is begging you to stay.

scarlettohara
We all helped the evacuees by opening our community to them. The problem is alot of them made themselves at home. Some are honest working people that work but most are on welfare.

Posted by ozzette (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 4:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

New Orleans violence? BLAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

I think NOT. I'm not crude enough to be physically violent with anyone. I was simply asking you my dear if you walked into my place of business, would you treat me the same if you found out I was an evacuee? You did not answer the question. Seems like you have looked over the fact that the only reason this little town does as well as it does is because of tourist dollars. Tourists want to come to friendly places to spend their money. You however, are far form friendly. If everyone that has been implanted here packed up and went home as you say, your little community would crumble. Simple as that. That's why I love New Orleans, it's large and diverse, and welcoming. People from all places and all walks of life are welcome, and incorporated. Never once in the 19 years I lived there, did I ever tell someone who had just moved there to pack it up and go home if they didn't like it. You are rude, and judgemental, and I can only hope that you already have all the family and friends that you will ever need, because with the attitde you have, meeting and befriending anyone new will prove to be impossible.

Posted by kmonii05 (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 4:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have never been so appalled in all my life! It just goes to show that the "Ole South" and that cancerous mentality isn't dead after all. I have read nothing but words of hatred in this thread and some "people" (for lack of a better word), really need to get from under that rock they live underneath!

Such judgemental comments are really a poor reflection of those who live in area and the city itself. Tearing people down, just because you are too busy placing them into a certain class because of where they're from, just proves that you are no better than the same criminals you condemn.

If they don't want to go back to New Orleans then who are you or anyone else for that matter, to tell them that they should? Simply amazing...Ignorance at its best!

Posted by fire39212 (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 4:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ozzette, Sorry your husband has made the decision that makes you and your children unhappy.

It may work out to where you will be able to tolerate Natchez until retirment maybe?

He may see how unhappy his family is here and change his mind...

It is nothing like having to pull up and move away from all you know and love and feel stuck somewhere else...Good luck to you and your family.

Posted by unclered (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 4:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If Rush Limbaugh had known this guy instead of going "doctor shopping" for illegal prescriptions, he would have a lot less trouble. I wonder if this guy is a "ditto head?"

Posted by whoa_nellie (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 4:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Unfortunately many Miss Lou residents are rude, judgmental, self-righteous, narrow-minded, and short-sighted. We force our opinions upon everyone, and most of us play the role of a victim in some way or another. Not a pretty mix of traits.

And then we wonder why anyone would even consider living anywhere else!!!

Posted by unclered (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 5:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

swapmeet: A theory is not an idea or a guess, but is defined as a set of PROVEN hypothesis. Note the emphasis on the word PROVEN. Doctors, and anyone else that cares to study the research, know exactly how this works and why. People who suffer form clinical depression have brains that produce low levels of serotonin. SSRI drugs, such as Prozac and Lexapro, help the brain secrete higher levels of serotonin leading to lower levels of depression to none at all.

If this this Jesus/God of yours is omnipotent (almighty), why does he need our permission to do anything? Judeo/Christian theology makes no sense whatsoever, which is probably why there is an entire field of study called Christian Apologetics.

Posted by Gluttony (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 5:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good Job!! But they probably be out on bail soon and doing the same thing. There familes will get them out with drug money.
Sons Of Sam
http://www.sonsofsam.net/

Posted by Negotiator (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 6:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ozzette

The truth hurts. The majority of the people that were relocated to Natchez from New Orleans are less than stellar citizens. You may be the exception, I don't know you. But the fact remains, a major thug movement occurred and many are concerned about it.

For what it’s worth, life is too short to be miserable. I hope things work out for you.

Posted by fire39212 (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 9:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I went to tht sonofsam and texas isn't playing are they? To bad the rest of the states won't follow suit...

Posted by JoesphStalin (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 9:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If all of the people who moved to the Miss-Lou from other areas, mainly from New Orleans, went back home, this area would probably be better off and prosper better because there would a decrease in the crime rate. What happened to the New Orleans people wanting to move back home like most of them were on t.v. complaining about not being able to do when they evacuated. Who all remembers after Katrina turning on the news and seeing a bunch of people from New Orleans complaining about not being able to go home? And then when the mayor of New Orleans was asking people to come back home and help rebuild the area, none of the New Orleans refugees would go back and help. Most of the help rebuilding New Orleans came from outsiders. I remember seeing so many New Orleans refugees saying on the news that they didn't want to go home because they liked the new communities that they were currently living in. I guess they saw a prosperous market in their new little communities for their criminal activities to prosper in. That is all you here from them, "We want to return home but can't. We are victims and the government should recompensate us with another monthly check.".

Posted by Bifflefan16 (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 9:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ok I moved here shortly after Hurricane Rita believe me when I say I understand how it is in a Town after a Hurricanne, Rita was only like 3 weeks after Katrina we had many many people in our City back home yes it was scary to have all these strange people around for long periods of time, yes it put us all out. Crime did go up, but your talking about people that wouldnt normally do these things, your talking about people that have kids they cant provide a bed for them to sleep, or a table for them to eat, much less the food to put on it.
I myself was displaced and was lucky I didnt have to go through the pain some people went through but I did see what they were going through and it made my heart soooo heavy for them.
I applaud families that have to pick up and start fresh somewhere new and so should everyone here. I love Natchez and I love Vidalia, the people in these towns have welcomed me with open arms and kindness, it is my new home.
I will tell the ones that live here now that dont like new faces in town, you better get used to it because there are lots of businesses coming in here and just where do you think they are going to get skilled labor from? Here? Nope... From you guessed it, out of town.... So stop haten and start livin.

Posted by Peace007 (anonymous) on August 7, 2008 at 11:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well at least they got arrested, McCain's wife stole drugs and had prescriptions written and filled in other people's names, and McCain fixed that for her. So who knows, some of the family members in the above story may be running for president in the next election.

Ozzette and Bifflefan, welcome to Natchez.

Posted by scarlettohara (anonymous) on August 8, 2008 at 12:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey, Peace...what's this about McCain's wife? I have not heard about this before. What's the whole story on this? Do you have any links?

Posted by ozzette (anonymous) on August 8, 2008 at 6:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

JoesphStalin:
Yes, my husband likes it here. He saw a need here business-wise that was not yet filled, so he stayed, and I support his decision. And just for your information, we recieved no monthly government support. We recieved a small check from FEMA, ONCE, and that was it..the rest has been done with hard work from our entire family. I am not crying out for pity, I simply want people here to recognize that all of New Orleans people are not bad..some of us have never commited a crime in our life outside of jaywalking. I want to be able to call this home, but again, people like you and that overthehill person, make me wonder how this town survives at all as a tourist attraction. "Come visit us, spend your money, but don't stay because we don't like outsiders."
That's what you are saying.
Out of curiousity, I went and looked up some crime statistics on the Miss-Lou area..yes, it has risen some gradually in the years since Katrina...but it was rising gradually BEFORE that as well. So you can't blame your crime problem on us. Look to your own citizens for the answers to that dear.

Posted by Bobaloo (anonymous) on August 8, 2008 at 9:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

how do you know it's the majority Negotiator? you got stats to back that up, or just your prejudiced backwoods logic?

Posted by linenbreeze (anonymous) on August 8, 2008 at 11:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

ozzette, There's always a few bad apples in the bunch. By you taking personal insult it makes people wonder why are you so protective. Why don't you just let it drop! I have read the previous comments & nothing was directed towards you until you started commenting. You brought all of this upon yourself.

Posted by kmonii05 (anonymous) on August 8, 2008 at 3:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good one, Ozzette!!!! I loved your last post. For some, it is easier to place blame elsewhere than to look in their own backyard. There was a drug/crime problem in the Concordia Parish/Adams County area long before there was a Hurricane Katrina or Rita. Growing up in Concordia Parish, that reality has always existed, so for those who want to continue to believe that all was right in "Mayberry" before people relocated from South Louisiana, keep dreaming!

You talk about if the people would "just" go back to New Orleans, the area would be more prosperous? Give me a break! Prior to the hurricanes, when was the last time the Natchez Mall, or any other part of the area for that matter, had a new business to open? The Mall has turned into an indoor flea market. There aren't enough "major" stores in it to even consider it a "mall", hence the reason why locals tend to take their dollars elsewhere. There have been more stores to come and go quicker than anyone can shake a stick at, so please put away your violin and realize that the area has not progressed any further because of "dark age" mentality and will never change until the people who reside there make a difference and cause it to do so!

Posted by ozzette (anonymous) on August 8, 2008 at 4:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

linenbreeze:

I am letting it drop, this will be my last post on the matter, but I'm answering you, since you commented to me directly. I never said anything was directed only at me, but rather to all evacuees as a whole. All of us are grouped together, and being unfairly judged and blamed outright for things beyond any 1 person's control. I was simply pointing out intially that what was said was hurtful, and really had nothing to do with the story posted. I'm sure you would have taken offense if I had out of the blue said "All Natchez natives are redneck idiots who cause all the crime and degredation in this quaint little town"...now wouldn't you? No one likes labels.

As I said, I won't comment on anything further here. If anyone wishes to comment on it further and direct it to me personally, they can do so privately, this site does allow a few private messages I think..

Posted by Peace007 (anonymous) on August 8, 2008 at 5:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ScarlettOhara, just google McCain's wife stole drugs or Cindy McCain's drug addiction...lots of links.

Cindy McCain founded and ran the American Voluntary Medical Team in 1988, a non-profit organization which provided emergency medical and surgical care to children in Third World countries. The organization organized trips for doctors and nurses to third-world countries where disaster had struck. In 1992, volunteer doctors began complaining that Cindy McCain had been using their DEA numbers. The Drug Enforcement Agency itself had been calling and asking about rather sizable orders of Percocet, an addictive painkiller. Hundreds of Percocets were missing from AMVT's inventory. http://arcanebliss.newsvine.com/_news/20...

http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/1994-09-0...

Posted by Peace007 (anonymous) on August 8, 2008 at 5:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ozzette thank you for making comments.

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on August 8, 2008 at 8:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yes she had an addiction to pain killers, yes she stole them, but she had come clean, done the rehab, and restitution. Do you have no sins that you can throw stones peace. I think not. Several people on here have admitted the same thing. Oh, it makes a difference that she is the wife of our future president? She is still human as are we all, and the best we can do in this life is admit our mistakes and move on. Why don't you research the good she has done, instead of dwelling on her mistakes?
www.snopes.com/politics/mccain/cindy

Posted by Negotiator (anonymous) on August 8, 2008 at 8:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bobaloo:

"Backwoods"???

I go to places you can only dream about.

But thanks for the shout out.

Posted by tink1982 (anonymous) on August 8, 2008 at 8:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i really think that ppl should focus on whats really going on. ok crime of worse when some ppl from N.O. came here. but i know plenty of ppl from N.O. that are hard working ppl like me and u. u cannnot judge everyone for the faults of a few. and besides that, there are ppl that have been here all there lives that are doing the same things, so why not talk about them like u do ppl u don't know. the crime was going on before they got here, and as they are leaving its not getting any better. so what does that tell u, the ppl causing problems are also the ones from here, or the problems would be going with the ppl from N.O.

Posted by noneya (anonymous) on August 8, 2008 at 11:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

oz: I hope you can be better than us and find forgivance in your heart for our unhospitable behavior. The fact is that when Katrina hit, our area was flooded also...flooded with people. Most folks around here tried to help and many were rewarded with unfavorable reactions. There were some very good people that came here, obiviously you and your family being amongst that group. Many (most) left here and a few stayed. The fact of the matter is the whole USA is being taken over by drugs and drug related crimes...some people don't want to believe that our little sleepy towns here in the south will NEVER revert back to the days of leaving screen doors only latched at night while we sleep under the attic fans until our country gets a grip on the drugs. Things are only going to get worse. You and the people of N.O. are only a scapegoat...we gotta blame someone! Surely OUR citizens would NEVER do any of these things that's been going on around here! This guy just happened to be from N.O. I just wonder how much of his product got out on the streets around here? Hope things start looking better for you and your children, ozzett...we ain't ALL bad! :-)

Posted by mgj (anonymous) on August 8, 2008 at 11:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

let me tell u ples is a good man that just got caught doing things alot of ppl do but his drugs wasnt the hard ones like crack,cocaine,or anything like that....and for his family they are very nice ppl.... will give u the shirts off their backs...