Overcoming Adversity: A The story of the Triumph of Jerry J. Bobb

Nationwide – December 29, 2024(USANews.com) – December 13th, 2024, marked the 4th anniversary of a day that could have broken me—my wrongful arrest by my local (Scott, Louisiana) Police Department.

For a long time, I wrestled with anger and frustration, questioning why Law Enforcement would carry out such an intentionally malicious act on an innocent individual. Eventually, I let go of seeking answers and instead decided to take what was meant to dehumanize and embarrass me and turn it into fuel for something GREATER.

Imagine being a standup member of your local community who donates and volunteers time and resources to others. Imagine that in the previous month (November 2021) celebrating being the cover feature article of a local inspirational magazine. Imagine just 2 short weeks later ….your mugshot from being wrongfully arrested stirring up enough controversy to go viral online. Something to note about the arrest, it came about about two days later and just a few hours after I com

Imagine having to show up and smile and interact with the heavily judgmental public all while living through one of the absolute worst moments in your life. Imagine EVERYONE knowing about it and not hesitating to as ask you about it all day everyday.

Imagine having news crews camped out outside your store wanting an exclusive story. Imagine being judged from head to toe, every action, every word. Imagine people freely can Google you and one of the first things that come up is your w6&6rongful arrest article and mugshot.

Overcoming isn’t a one-time event—it’s a journey. I faced stages of depression and the humiliation of seeing my story play out on TV screens, across social media, and in courtrooms. Yet, even in my lowest moments, I chose to KEEP showing up to give my best to my customers as well as be a great leader to my employees. I am proud to say that despite all Super Taters has a 4.5 star rating across all platforms and is a thriving original concept, award winning, independently owned/operated establishment.

Fast forward to 2024, and that same face from the mugshot has graced or been featured:

•2x in Forbes

•3x New York Weekly

• 2x in The Los Angeles Wire

•CEO Weekly

•Times Square Billboard in NYC

•Cover of globally published “Tap-In” Magazine

I could keep listing achievement after achievement, but the real story here isn’t about the wins—it’s about resilience. It’s about knowing that no matter how many people try to slander your name or throw obstacles in your path, YOU CAN RISE ABOVE IT.

To anyone feeling weighed down by unfair treatment or injustice: KEEP PUSHING. If your cause is just, you will not only survive—you will THRIVE.

My name is Jerry J. Bobb, and I’m living breathing proof that your story doesn’t end in the valley—it’s only the beginning of your rise to the mountaintop. Keep going. Keep fighting, keep showing up, keep being consistent, keep holding your head high despite the ups and downs.

Jerry J. Bobb is an Author and Founder/Owner/Operator of Super Taters and More in Scott, Louisiana. Super Taters is a 100% independently owned/operated original concept restaurant opened in 2014 specializing in original [email protected] made to order stuffed baked potatoes, burgers, wraps, salads, soups, quesadillas and hot sandwiches! The restaurant is a subsiderary of J- Bobbcatt Enterprises.

Under the J-Bobbcatt umbrella is also The Biz Bobbcatt, a Business Consulting Firm started by Jerry in 2024 specializing in advising new, struggling and evolving businesses how to find (or rediscover) their footing in this post Pandemic business landscape.

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