Thursday, February 22, 2024

Well, This Sucks

Mississippi John Hurt Museum burned to the ground; foundation believes it to be arson

SuperTalk Mississippi Media
by J.T. Mitchell, February 22, 2024

Only hours after receiving landmark status, a Mississippi museum was burned to the ground on Wednesday.

Firefighters responded to the Mississippi John Hurt Museum Wednesday morning. Upon arrival, the museum was completely engulfed in flames and while the fire was put out, the museum’s building was completely lost.

“The Mississippi John Hurt Foundation regrets to inform you that the Mississippi John Hurt Museum was burned down early this morning – only hours after receiving landmark status,” the foundation said in a statement posted to social media.

While officials said no foul is suspected at this time, The Mississippi John Hurt Foundation feels differently. They believe it was an act of arson. John Hurt was a Black country blues singer and guitarist, who was born and raised in Mississippi.

“John Hurt has long been a symbol of kindness, and the museum has always been a reminder of his gentle soul. This vicious act of arson is devastating news,” the statement continued. “We will share more information about this hateful vandalism at a later time.”

 






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16 comments:

  1. steVeFebruary 22, 2024 at 11:21 PM

    Thanks for sharing the news Babs. I hate arsonists. If that is what this was I wish something bad upon the perpetrators.

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  2. NealFebruary 23, 2024 at 1:22 AM

    Very difficult to see this as anything other than arson.

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  3. pmacFebruary 23, 2024 at 3:32 AM

    I hate what the USA has become.

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    1. Farquhar Throckmorton IIIFebruary 23, 2024 at 5:41 PM

      It's not just the USA, pmac. Things are turning to shit all over, in Europe, in India, in the Middle East ... it's not just the climate change that's reached tipping point, it's the culture. The one thing that's needed now is strong, focussed, dynamic and decisive leadership from anyone who isn't a fascist or corporate shill. And there ain't nobody. Nobody nowhere. It's a shit show, and the most that most of us can do is not make it worse. Tearing stuff down, hating and killing, this is the "easy" stuff that makes the headlines. Building and growing and caring isn't news.

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    2. BabsFebruary 23, 2024 at 7:28 PM

      Well said!

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    3. art58koenFebruary 24, 2024 at 7:19 AM

      Yeah, the Netherlands aren't much better...

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    4. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2024 at 8:25 PM

      I agree with pmac and Farq, but this does seem like an opportunity to quote Phil Ochs:
      "Here's to the country you've torn out the heart of
      Mississippi, find yourself another country to be part of."
      Sure, there are plenty of decent people in MS but they've never had the power in that state ... or, at least, not since 1876!
      D in California

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2024 at 7:55 AM

    This is the latest in a series of incidents where symbols of the historical & cultural contributions of African Americans are being destroyed. A couple of weeks ago is was a statue of Jackie Robinson that was vandalized. Racism is a horrible disease, but today’s GOP has embraced it. Racism & white supremacy need to be erased from the US.The election this November is really a battle for the soul of America.

    Babs, I apologize for posting a political screed in your new blog.

    Gbrand

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  5. mumblesFebruary 23, 2024 at 9:24 AM

    That is the terriblest news that I've heard this morning . Mississippi John Hurt was a fantastic musician and by most accounts, an overall wonderful person. Fight Hate!
    Thanks for the great blog Babs, you're doing a good thing here.

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    1. BabsFebruary 23, 2024 at 11:06 AM

      I've never heard a bad word spoken about Mississippi John Hurt, either.

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  6. BabsFebruary 23, 2024 at 12:34 PM

    Let’s celebrate, the life and music of “Mississippi” John Hurt!

    American Epic: The Best Of Mississippi John Hurt
    This is the best the 1928 recordings have ever sounded
    https://we.tl/t-FdSBokYF6K

    The Complete Studio Recordings
    https://we.tl/t-xJ1icjp5gN

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  7. PsychfanFebruary 23, 2024 at 2:58 PM

    Despicable. It's already been said better than I could. Unfortunately, the worst is yet to come.

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  8. rev.bFebruary 23, 2024 at 10:24 PM

    Anyone know if there's a GoFund Me page? I'd love to contribute some coin to rebuild this...along with state of the art surveillance to apprehend and prosecute the hate clowns that engage in this sort of vandalism. If required, I'd contribute to rebuild it a third time. fourth, fifth...as many as it takes, all the while utilizing the surveillance like fly paper for bigots. As bad as this is, people of this stripe are just as inclined to commit race-based mass murder, in a supermarket, in a church for chrissakes. MJH always impressed me as a kind, gentle man. It’s not not hard to understand how blues music arose from this kind of environment. )
    )........

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  9. rev.bFebruary 25, 2024 at 9:22 PM

    Found it: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mississippi-john-hurts-legacy-will-rise

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