FORM 10-Q
																
			       UNITED STATES          
		      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION                              
			   WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549                              
																       
	    Quarterly Report Pursuant To Section 13 or 15 (d) of                
		   The Securities and Exchange Act of 1934                            


QUARTER ENDED  March 27, 1999                COMMISSION FILE NO. 33-80833

		   
		   JITNEY-JUNGLE STORES OF AMERICA, INC.
	   (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


STATE OF INCORPORATION                  I.R.S. EMPLOYER I.D. NO.
Mississippi                                  64-0280539
		  

ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE                                      
1770 Ellis Avenue, Suite 200, Jackson, MS   39204                          

REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER INCLUDING AREA CODE                        
601-965-8600

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports 
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange 
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to 
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    YES   (X)     NO

The number of shares of Registrant's Common Stock, par value one 
cent ($.01) per share, outstanding at May 17, 1999, was 425,180 shares.       





CAUTIONARY NOTICE


	This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-
looking statements regarding future expectations about the Company's 
business, management's plans for future operations or similar matters.  
The Company's actual results could differ materially from those 
anticipated in such forward-looking statements due to several important 
factors including the following: deterioration in economic conditions 
generally or in the Company's markets, unusual or unanticipated costs 
or consequences relating to, or changes in any acquisition and/or 
divestiture plans, demands placed on management by the substantial 
increase in the Company's size due to the acquisition of Delchamps, 
unanticipated or unusual distribution problems, breakdown of quality 
control, competitive pressures, relationships with its major suppliers,
restrictions and  costs associated with the Company's leveraged 
capital structure and limitations imposed by its debt 
agreements, labor disturbances, and customer dissatisfaction.  
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and the 
Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise such statements 
to reflect new circumstances or unanticipated events as they may occur. 

 
		       
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		       JITNEY-JUNGLE STORES OF AMERICA, INC.

			      TABLE OF CONTENTS


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                        Page

	Item 1.Financial Statements:

	       Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
		 March 27, 1999 (Unaudited) and January 2, 1999        2 

	       Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
		 Twelve (12) Week Period Ended
		 March 27, 1999 (Unaudited) and
		 Twelve (12) Week Period Ended
		 March 28, 1998 (Unaudited)                            3

	       Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in
		 Stockholders' Deficit Twelve (12) Week Periods
		 Ended March 27, 1999 (Unaudited) and
		 March 28, 1998 (Unaudited)                            4

	       Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
		 Twelve (12) Week Periods Ended
		 March 27, 1999 (Unaudited) and
		 March 28, 1998 (Unaudited)                            5

	       Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
		 March 27, 1999 (Unaudited)
		 March 28, 1998 (Unaudited)                            6-8

	Item 2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
		 Condition and Results of Operations                   9-13

PART II.OTHER INFORMATION

	Item 1.Legal Proceedings                                       12
	Item 2.Change in Securities                                    12
	Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities                         12
	Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Hold        12
	Item 5.Other Information                                       12
	Item 6.Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                        12-13


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PART I.   ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JITNEY-JUNGLE STORES OF AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands,except per share amounts)        
						       March 27,    January 2,
							   1999          1999
						     (Unaudited)
ASSETS                                                -----------   -----------
<S>                                                   <C>           <C>
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                           $    9,246    $   18,041
  Receivables                                             25,832        28,197
  Refundable income taxes                                  4,046        16,862
  Merchandise inventories                                183,303       166,774
  Prepaid expenses and other                               1,269         5,655
						       ----------    ----------
    Total current assets                                 223,696       235,529
						       ----------    ----------
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - net                             296,723       297,454
						       ----------    ----------
Other assets
  Goodwill, net of amortization of $5,186 
    at March 27, 1999
    and $4,250 at January 2, 1999                        130,244       131,206
  Other assets - net                                      25,820        26,957
						       ----------    ----------
    Total other assets                                   156,064       158,163
						       ----------    ----------
  TOTAL ASSETS                                        $  676,483     $ 691,146
							=========     =========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                                    $  104,960     $ 138,087
  Accrued expenses                                        71,333        69,995
  Current portion of capitalized leases                    5,789         5,789
  Restructuring obligations                               10,880        10,880
						       ----------    ----------
    Total current liabilities                            192,962       224,751
Noncurrent liabilities:
  Long-term debt                                         544,862       517,071
  Obligations under capitalized leases,   
    excluding current installments                        63,527        62,935
  Restructuring obligations, excluding 
    current installments                                  20,049        21,407
						       ----------    ----------
    Total liabilities                                    821,400       826,164
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable Preferred stock (aggregate liquidation
  preference value of $75,332 at March 27, 1999 and
  $73,279 at January 2, 1999)                             73,553        71,452
Stockholders' deficit:
  Class C Preferred stock - Series 1(at liquidation 
  value)                                                  10,203         9,973
  Common stock ($.01 par value, authorized 5,000,000
    shares, issued and outstanding 425,180 
    and 425,280 shares, respectively)                          4             4
  Additional paid-in capital                            (302,305)     (302,305)
  Retained earnings                                       73,628        85,858
						       ----------    ----------
    Total                                               (218,470)     (206,470)
						       ----------    ----------
    Total stockholder's deficit                         (218,470)     (206,470)

  TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT         $  676,483    $  691,146
							=========     =========
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


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JITNEY-JUNGLE STORES OF AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)

				       Twelve Weeks Ended
				  March 27,        March 28,
				    1999             1998
				 (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)
				 ----------      -----------
NET SALES                         $ 459,991      $  474,209
				 ----------      -----------
<S>                              <C>             <C>
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
 Cost of goods sold                 338,027         358,122
 Direct store expenses               93,495          94,223
 Warehouse, administrative
   and general expenses              21,270          18,121
 Interest expense - net              17,100          15,223
 Acquisition integration 
   costs and other
   special charges                                   13,996
				 ----------      -----------
  Total costs and expenses          469,892         499,685
				 ----------      -----------
 Loss before taxes on income         (9,901)        (25,476)

Income tax benefit                        -          (9,151)
				 ----------      -----------
NET LOSS                         $   (9,901)     $  (16,325)
				 ==========      ===========


LOSS PER COMMON SHARE            $   (28.77)     $   (43.57)
				 ==========      ===========


LOSS PER COMMON
 SHARE-DILUTED                   $   (28.77)     $   (43.57)
				 ==========      ===========


See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


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JITNEY-JUNGLE STORES OF AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
FOR THE TWELVE (12) WEEK PERIODS ENDED MARCH 27, 1999 (Unaudited)
AND MARCH 28, 1998 (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)


				     Class C
				  Preferred Stock,
				     Series 1             Common Stock         Additional                 Treasury
				 No. of                No. of                   Paid-In       Retained    Stock at
				 Shares      Amount    Shares      Amount       Capital       Earnings      Cost
				--------   --------    -------    -------    ------------   -----------  ----------
<S>                             <C>        <C>         <C>        <C>        <C>            <C>          <C>
Balance
   Jan 3, 1998                    76,042   $  9,071    425,000    $     4    $  (302,326)   $  125,351   $     -
Net loss                                                                                       (16,325)
Purchase of 850 shares of
  treasury stock                                                                                             (10)
Accretion of discount on Class A                               
   Preferred stock                                                                                 (48)
Cumulation of dividends on
   Preferred stock                              208                                             (2,101)
Balance                           ------   --------    -------    -------    ------------   -----------  --------
   March 28, 1998                 76,042   $  9,279    425,000    $     4    $  (302,326)   $  106,877   $   (10)
				  ======   ========    =======    =======    ============   ===========  ========

Balance
   Jan 2, 1999                    76,042   $  9,973    425,280    $     4    $  (302,305)   $   85,858   $     -
Net loss                                                                                        (9,901)
Purchase of 100 shares of
  treasury stock                                          (100)                                               (1)
Accretion of discount on Class A                                                                        
   Preferred stock                                                                                 (48)
Cumulation of dividends on
   Preferred stock                              230                                             (2,281)
Balance                           ------   --------    -------    -------    ------------   -----------  --------
   March 27, 1999                 76,042   $ 10,203    425,180    $     4    $  (302,305)   $   73,628   $    (1)
				  ======   ========    =======    =======    ============   ===========  ========


See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.



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JITNEY-JUNGLE STORES OF AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)                                              

					   Twelve Weeks Ended
					  March 27,    March 28,
					    1999          1998
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                  ------------   -----------
<S>                                     <C>           <C>
  Net loss                              $   (9,901)   $  (16,325)
  Adjustment to reconcile net 
    loss to net
    cash used in 
    operating activities:
      Depreciation and amortization         14,243        13,473
      Amortization of deferred 
	loan costs                             790           564
      Gain on disposition of property 
	and other assets                                     (39)
      Deferred income tax benefit                         (4,462)
      Changes in current assets and 
	liabilities, net of effects
	of acquisition:
	   Receivables                       2,365          (184)
	   Store and warehouse 
	     inventories                   (16,529)        9,561
	   Refundable income taxes          12,816
	   Prepaid expenses                  4,386        (1,339)
	   Accounts payable                (33,127)       (5,341)
	   Accrued expenses and other          925       (13,812)
	   Restructuring obligations        (1,358)       (4,027)
					 ----------    ----------
	       Net cash used in 
		 erating activities        (25,390)      (21,931)
					 ----------    ----------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Capital expenditures                     (10,062)       (6,064)
  Proceeds from sale of property 
    and other assets                                         920
  Purchase of Delchamps, Inc.                             (9,559)
  Change in other assets                       349        (3,302)
					 ----------    ----------
	       Net cash used in 
		 investing activities       (9,713)      (18,005)
					 ----------    ----------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Proceeds (payments) on long-term 
    debt - net                              27,791        40,283
  Payments on capitalized lease 
    obligation                              (1,483)       (1,312)
  Other                                                     (806)
  Purchase of treasury stock                                 (10)
  Restructuring obligations                 (1,358)       (3,313)
					 ----------    ----------
	       Net cash provided by  
		 financing activities       24,950        34,842
					 ----------    ----------
DECREASE IN CASH AND 
  CASH EQUIVALENTS                          (8,795)       (1,781)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - 
  BEGINNING OF PERIOD                       18,041        11,984
					 ----------    ----------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END 
  OF PERIOD                              $   9,246     $  10,203
					 ==========    ==========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:

  Cash paid for interest                 $  29,457     $  25,534
					 ==========    ==========

  Cash paid for income taxes, net 
    of refunds                           $ (12,851)    $      11
					 ==========    ==========
  Noncash investing and financing 
    activities:
     Capital lease obligations 
       incurred                          $   2,075
					 ==========


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JITNEY-JUNGLE STORES OF AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 27, 1999 (Unaudited) AND MARCH 28, 1998 (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)

1.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include 
those of Jitney-Jungle Stores of America, Inc. and its wholly-owned 
subsidiaries, Southern Jitney Jungle Company, Interstate Jitney-
Jungle Stores, Inc., McCarty-Holman Co., Inc. and subsidiary, 
Jitney-Jungle Bakery, Inc., Delchamps Inc. and subsidiary and JJ 
Construction Corp.  All material intercompany profits, transactions 
and balances have been eliminated.

The condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein 
have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q 
and do not include all of the information and note disclosures 
required by generally accepted accounting principles.  These 
statements should be read in conjunction with the Form 10-K filed 
by the Company for fiscal year ending January 2, 1999.  The 
accompanying condensed financial statements have not been audited 
by independent accountants in accordance with generally accepted 
auditing standards, but in the opinion of management such 
condensed financial statements include all adjustments, consisting 
only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to summarize fairly 
the Company's financial position and results of operations. The 
results of operations of the Company for the twelve weeks ended 
March 27, 1999, are not necessarily indicative of the results which 
may be expected for the entire year.


2.   ACQUISITION

In September 1997, the Company acquired the majority of the 
common stock of Delchamps, Inc.  Certain shareholders dissented 
from the merger and indicated that they will pursue their appraisal 
remedy under Alabama law.  Management does not expect this 
matter to have a material affect on operations or the price of the 
acquisition.  The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase and, 
accordingly, Delchamps' results of operations were included in the 
Company's consolidated financial statements subsequent to the 
acquisition date.  The purchase price could be affected by a final
determination of amounts to be paid to former shareholders of
Delchamps who dissented from the merger ( and related professional
fees).


The purchase price, net of cash acquired of $84 and including direct 
acquisition costs, has been allocated to the assets acquired and 
liabilities assumed based upon the fair values at the date of 
acquisition, as set forth below.  
 

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	<S>                                                   <C>
	Receivables and other current assets                  $     12,569
	Inventory                                                  101,199
	Property, equipment and leasehold improvements             116,431
	Deferred income tax asset                                   10,428
	Other assets                                                 2,106
	Goodwill                                                   135,454
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses                      (74,643)
	Notes payable and long-term debt , immediately repaid      (14,463)
	Capital lease obligations                                  (10,794)
	Restructuring obligation                                   (41,967)
							      ____________
	   Net purchase price                                 $    236,320
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3.  ACQUSITION INTEGRATION COSTS AND OTHER SPECIAL CHARGES

The Company incurred significant costs during the year ended 
January 2, 1999 as a result of integrating the Delchamps and 
Jitney-Jungle operations. Certain of these costs (principally 
related to store closures) were allocated to goodwill.  However, 
other costs attributable to the Delchamps acquisition, including 
costs incurred in consolidating warehouse operations, 
remerchandising of Delchamps stores, and training of 
Delchamps employees have been expensed as acquisition 
integration costs in accordance with the guidelines set forth in 
EITF 95-3 ("Recognition of Liabilities in Connection with a 
Purchase Business Combination").  Acquisition integration costs 
and other special charges include the following: $13,452 of 
business integration costs related to Delchamps, severance 
benefits of $250 and loss of $294 on stores sold under the 
consent decree with the Federal Trade Commission in the 
Delchamps acquisition.   

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4.  LONG-TERM DEBT
       
	Long-term debt consisted of the following:      
	
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				     March 27,   January 2,
					  1999         1999
				     ---------    ---------
  <S>                              <C>          <C>
  Senior notes at 12%, maturing 
    in 2006                        $  200,000   $  200,000
  Senior subordinated notes 
    at 10.38% maturing in 2007        200,000      200,000
  Senior Credit Facility              140,740      112,950
  Other long-term debt                  4,122        4,121
				     ---------    ---------
  Long-term debt                   $  544,862   $  517,071
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The Company has available a Senior Credit Facility of $162.3 
million under which letters of credit aggregating $6.3 million were 
outstanding at March 27, 1999.

5. LOSS PER COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE

Loss per common and common equivalent share is based on the 
net income (loss) after preferred stock dividend requirements and 
the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each 
interim period.  Cumulative dividends not declared or paid on 
preferred shares amounted to $2,286 for the twelve weeks ended 
March 27, 1999.  The number of shares used in computing the 
loss per share was 425,232 for the twelve weeks ended 
March 27, 1999 and 424,150 for the twelve weeks ended March 28, 
1998. Potential common shares attributed to outstanding warrants 
were not included in the computation as their effect on the 
loss per share would be antidilutive.



6.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is a party to certain litigation incurred in the  course of 
business.  In the opinion of management, the ultimate liability, if 
any, which may result from this litigation will not have a material 
adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results of 
operations.



ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
	    OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
	    (Dollars in thousands)
	
The following is management's discussion and analysis of significant 
factors affecting the Company's earnings and liquidity during the 
periods included in the accompanying condensed consolidated 
statements of operations.  This discussion and analysis should be read in 
conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements 
included in Item 1.

A table showing the percentage of net sales represented by certain items 
in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations is as 
follows:
 

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					     Twelve Weeks Ended
					    March 27,   March 28,
					      1999        1998
					   ---------   ---------
<S>                                         <C>          <C>
Net sales                                     100.0 %     100.0 %
Gross profit                                   26.5        24.5
Direct store expenses                          20.3        19.9
Warehouse, administrative
  and general expenses                          4.6         3.8
Operating income                                1.6         0.8
Interest expense, net                           3.7         3.2
Acquisition integration costs and other
  special charges                                           3.0
Loss before income taxes                       (2.1)       (5.4)
Income tax benefit                              0.0        (1.9)
Net loss                                       (2.1)       (3.4)
EBITDA                                          4.7         3.6


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A summary of the period to period changes in certain items included in 
the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the twelve 
week periods ended March 27, 1999 and March 28, 1998 is as follows:

 
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				       Period-to-Period Changes
					  Twelve Weeks Ended
					    March 27, 1999
					      $          %
					--------   --------
<S>                                    <C>         <C>
Net sales                              $(14,218)      (3.0)%
Gross profit                              5,877        5.1
Direct store expenses                      (728)      (0.7)
Warehouse, administrative
  and general expenses                    3,147       17.4
Operating income                          3,456        n/m
Interest expense, net                     1,877       12.3
Acquisition integration and other
  special charges                       (13,996)       n/m
Loss before income taxes                 15,577        n/m
Income tax benefit                        9,151        n/m
Net loss                                  6,426        n/m
EBITDA                                    4,227       24.6
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

NET SALES

Net sales decreased $14,218 or 3.0% in the twelve week period ended 
March 27, 1999 compared to the corresponding period ended March 
28, 1998.  The net sales decrease was primarily attributable to closing  
23 stores (17 of which were closed during the first quarter of the prior 
year in connection with the Delchamps acquisition including 10 stores 


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which were required to be sold by the Federal Trade Commission); 40 
new competitive openings over the past four quarters; low overall price 
inflation; and pricing and promotional changes by certain competitors 
over the last year.  Partially offsetting these factors were the impact of 
opening 4 new "Premier" stores, remodeling 17 stores during the year, 
and additional promotional activities during the quarter.  Same store 
sales decreased approximately 0.3% for the twelve week period ended 
March 27, 1999.  The Company's store count at the end of the quarter 
was 198 supermarkets (21 combination stores, 161 conventional stores 
and 16 discount stores) and 54 gasoline stations compared to 200 
supermarkets (11 combination stores, 169 conventional stores and 20 
discount stores) and 53 gasoline stations at March 29, 1997. 

GROSS PROFIT

Gross profit for the first quarter of fiscal 1999 increased $5,877 to 
$121,964, or 26.5% of net sales, compared to $116,087, or 24.5% of net 
sales, for the first quarter of fiscal 1998.  Gross margin improvements 
were attributable to improved procurement costs as a result of the 
Delchamps acquisition, partially offset by the increased promotional 
activities, competitive influences and low inflation discussed above.



DIRECT STORE EXPENSES

Direct store expenses were $93,495, or 20.3% of net sales, and $94,223, 
or 19.9% of net sales, for the twelve week period ended March 27, 1999 
and March 28, 1998, respectively.  Direct store expenses increased  
primarily as a result of increased cash shortages, services and 
supplies.  They were partially offset by improvements in store 
labor, repairs and maintenance, insurance and  utilities (fewer 
stores).   

WAREHOUSE, ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL EXPENSES

Warehouse, administrative and general expenses were $21,270, or 4.6% 
of net sales and $18,121, or 3.8% of net sales, for the twelve week period 
ended March 27, 1999 and March 28, 1998 respectively.  Warehouse, 
administrative and general expenses increased primarily due to 
increased costs associated with the employer portion of group medical 
expense, relocation expense, litigation settlements and increased 
depreciation due to additional capital expenditures placed in service 
during fiscal year 1998 and the beginning of 1999.
 
ACQUISITION INTEGRATION CHARGES AND OTHER SPECIAL CHARGES

The Company incurred significant costs during the year ended January 2,
1999 as a result of integrating the Delchamps and Jitney-Jungle operations.
Certain of these costs (principally related to store closures) were
allocated to goodwill.  However, other costs attributable to the
Delchamps acquisition, including costs incurred in consolidating
warehourse operations, remerchandising of Delchamps stores, and
training of Delchamps employees have been expensed as acquisition
intergration costs in accordance with the guidelines set forth in
EITF 95-3 ("Recognition of Liabilities in Connection with a Purchase
Business Combination").

These Acquisition integration charges and other special charges were  
$13,996 for the twelve week period ended March 28, 1998 consisting of 
severance benefits of $250 and loss of $294 on stores sold under the 
consent decree with the Federal Trade Commission in the Delchamps 
acquisition and business integration costs of $13,452 related to 
Delchamps.  There were no acquisition integration charges and other 
special charges during the first quarter of fiscal 1999.

OPERATING INCOME

Operating income was $7,199, or 1.6% of net sales for the twelve week 
period ended March 27, 1999, as compared to $3,743, or 0.8% of net 
sales for the twelve week period ended March 28, 1998.  The increase 
in operating income was due to the factors discussed above. 


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EBITDA

EBITDA (net income before interest income, special charges, interest 
expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and LIFO 
charges/credits) was $21,444, or 4.7% of net sales, in the first quarter of 
fiscal compared to $17,216, or 3.6% of net sales, in the first 
quarter of fiscal 1998.  EBITDA as presented is consistent with the 
definition used for covenant purposes contained in the Indenture.  
EBITDA is a widely accepted financial indicator of a company's ability 
to service debt.  However, EBITDA should not be construed as an 
alternative to operating income, net income or cash flows from 
operating activities (as determined in accordance with generally 
accepted accounting principles) and should not be construed as an 
indication of the Company's operating performance or as a measure of 
liquidity.

NET INTEREST EXPENSE

Interest expense was $17,100 in the first quarter of fiscal 1999
compared to $15,223 in the first quarter of fiscal 1998.   The increase in 
interest expense was primarily due to interest expense on the credit 
facility and capital leases.

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)

The Company has not recorded an income tax benefit relating to 
operating losses in 1999 since the Company's operating losses can no 
longer be carried back and offset against earnings in earlier periods.  
The Company has a net operating loss carryforward of approximately 
$51,572 at March 27, 1999.  Income taxes were ($9,151) with an 
effective tax rate of  35.9% for the first quarter of fiscal 1998. 


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Historically, the Company has funded its working capital requirements, 
capital expenditures and other needs principally from operating cash 
flows.  Due to the merger and acquisition of Delchamps, however, the 
Company has become highly leveraged and has certain restrictions on 
its operations. At March 27, 1999, Jitney-Jungle had $645,107 of total 
long-term commitments (including long-term debt, capitalized leases 
and restructuring obligations) and shareholder deficit of $218,470.

The Company's principal uses of liquidity have been to fund working 
capital, meet debt service requirements and finance Jitney-Jungle's 
strategic plans.  The Company's principal sources of liquidity have been 
cash flow from operations and borrowings under the Senior Credit 
Facility.  Outstanding borrowings at March 27, 1999 were $140,740 
under the Senior Credit Facility.  At March 27, 1999, the Company
breached the leverage ratio in its Senior Credit Facility and such
breach has been waived by its senior lenders.  As of March 27, 1999,
the Company was in compliance with the covenants under its aggreements.


Cash used in operating activities during the twelve week period ended 
March 27, 1999 was $25,390.  Cash used by operating activities during 
the twelve week period ended March 28, 1998 was $21,931.  The increase  
in the cash used in operating activities was primarily attributable to
increased inventory levels (new and remodeled stores, buildup in
anticipation  of the Easter Holiday), reduced accounts payable (cut-off
timing difference at year-end and repayment during the quarter of
year-end holiday merchandise); partially offset by a smaller net
loss and the collection of income tax refunds.


Net cash used in investing activities was $9,713 and $18,005 for the
twelve week period ended March 27, 1999 and March 28, 1998, respectively.
One new store was completed and six remodels were in progress during
the first quarter of 1999.  Cash used in investing activities included 
amounts associated with the purchase of Delchamps, Inc. in the prior year.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $26,308 and $38,155 for
the twelve week period ended March 27, 1999 and March 28, 1998,
respectively.  The principal sources of funds in financing activities
for both periods were borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility.


In order for the Company to grow and achieve its long-term operating 
objectives, it requires sufficient capital resources to build new stores and 
remodel existing stores in its highly competitive markets.  In addition, 
the Company must maintain its existing facilities, and requires the 
financial flexibility both to take advantage of inventory acquisition 
opportunities and to withstand short-term economic and competitive 
pressures.  The Company's capital expenditure program for the 
remainder of 1999 is subject to various factors including, but not limited 
to, availability of capital, restrictions under various of the Company's 
debt instruments, and working capital requirements.  In the near term, 
if the Company  were to significantly reduce or postpone its new store 
and remodel program, there would be no substantial impact on current 
operations and it is likely that more cash would be available for debt 
servicing.  In the long term, if these programs were substantially 
reduced, in the Company's opinion, its operating business and ultimately 
its cash flow would be adversely impacted.


To enable the Company to continue to fulfill its 
working capital needs and to implement its capital expenditure 
program, the Company and its subsidiaries are currently arranging
a $35,000,000 supplemental secured credit facility (the "New 
Facility") which will be secured by a second lien on 
substantially all of the Company's and its subsidiaries' 
assets.  The New Facility will be further supported by 
the guaranty of Bruckmann, Rosser, 
Sherrill & Co., L.P., the Company's principal 
shareholder.  Completion of arrangements for the New Facility 
is subject to completion of documentation acceptable 
to the lenders under the New Facility and the Company, 
to the consent of the Company's existing secured 
lenders and to other customary conditions precedent to 
the extension of a secured credit facility.  The Company 
believes that the New Facility will be available to the Company 
and will permit it to borrow 
enough to meet all of its currently anticipated working 
capital and capital expenditure needs.

An important factor in the Company's liquidity is its relationship with 
its trade suppliers, and management believes that the Company's credit 
terms with its major suppliers are consistent with those terms offered 
throughout the industry.  Management does not expect that there will be any 
significant change in the aggregate in credit terms with its major 
suppliers in the future; however, if credit is curtailed, the Company's 
liquidity would decrease. 

The Company's expenditures to comply with environmental laws and 
regulations at its grocery stores primarily consist of those related to 
remediation of underground storage tank leaks and spills and retrofitting 
chlorofluorocarbon ("CFC") chiller units.  The Company's unreimbursed 
cost for remediation at the 16 facilities which have had leaks or spills 
has not been material.  All significant  required expenditures in 
connection with the cleanup of such leaks and spills have been made at 
such locations except at two locations which are undergoing remediation
and three locations which are geing monitored only.  In addition, the 
Company has obtained insurance coverage for bodily injury, property damage 
and corrective action expenses resulting from releases of petroleum 
products from underground storage tanks during the covered period at all 
58 locations.  The Company spent $5,000, $170,000, $130,000, $914,000 and 
$468,000 for retrofitting CFC-containing chiller units during the first
quarter of 1999, fiscal 1998, 1997 stub, fiscal 1997 and fiscal 1996, 
respectively. Between approximately $175,000 and $200,000 in expenditures 
are contemplated for retrofitting the CFC units in fiscal 1999.  All 
expenditures necessary to upgrade all Pump and Save tanks to comply with 
1998 tank standards were completed in fiscal 1998. These regulatory 
compliance costs are not covered by insurance.


INFLATION 

The Company's primary costs, inventory and labor, are affected by 
a number of factors that are beyond its control, including 
availability and price of merchandise, the competitive climate and 
general and regional economic conditions.  As is typical of the 
supermarket industry, the Company has generally been able to 
maintain margins by adjusting its retail prices, but competitive 
conditions may from time to time render it unable to do so while 
maintaining its market share.


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SEASONALITY

	No material portion of the Company's business is affected by 
seasonal fluctuations, except that sales are generally stronger in the 
fourth quarter as a result of the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New 
Year's Day holidays.


YEAR 2000
	
	During calendar years 1996, 1997 and 1998, the 
Company's Information Services Department conducted an 
extensive information services system review of all primary 
systems, such as financial, payroll, human resources, employee 
benefits, purchasing, merchandising, retail/pricing, warehousing 
and store management as well as secondary systems such as 
catering, damage reclamation and loss prevention.  This review 
evaluated these systems in terms of their Year 2000 compliance, 
flexibility to absorb Delchamps' operations, capacity, general 
efficiency, compatibility and competitive advantage.  The 
Information Services Department recommended, and the Company 
is implementing, the replacement or upgrading of all  the 
Company's primary and secondary systems, most of which were 10 
to 15 years old.  From March 1997 to January 2, 1999, the 
Company spent, excluding license fees, approximately $2,600,000 
to replace its financial, payroll, human resources and employee 
benefits systems.  The Company's other primary systems 
(purchasing, merchandising, retail/pricing, warehousing and store 
management) are scheduled to be replaced and/or remediated by 
October 1, 1999, at an estimated cost of  $2,850,000, at which time 
all potential Year 2000 problems in the Company's primary systems 
should be resolved.  Although the Company's operations are not 
dependent on its secondary systems, the Company has been 
upgrading these systems and anticipates completing that project by 
the end of September 1999, at which time all potential Year 2000 
problems in the Company's secondary systems should be resolved.  
No assurances can be given, however, that all Year 2000 problems 
will be effectively resolved on schedule or before the Year 2000.  
Any such problems, if not resolved, could have a material adverse 
effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of 
operations.

	The Company has sent a survey to its third party suppliers, 
financial institutions and insurance companies (i) inquiring into 
their Year 2000 compliance status, (ii) seeking commitments of 
their intention to become Year 2000 compliant and (iii) gathering 
information to assess the effect of any non-compliance on the 
Company's operations.  No assurances can be given that these third 
parties will become Year 2000 compliant.  Any such non-
compliance could have a material adverse effect on the Company's 
business, financial condition and results of operations.

	The most reasonably likely worst case Year 2000 scenario 
would result in the failure to order or acquire new products for 
warehouse or store replenishment.  The Company has established a 
disaster recovery plan that is available as a reasonable contingency 
plan.  Through this disaster recovery plan, manual processes are 
outlined that will enable the Company to order and obtain available 
products for delivery to the stores without reliance on existing 
primary technology normally used by the Company.




PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is a party to certain litigation incurred in the course of 
business.  In the opinion of management, the ultimate liability, if any, 
which may result from this litigation will not have a material adverse 
effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.



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ITEM 2.  CHANGE IN SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None.

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

None.


ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a)  Exhibits
			       
       Exhibit No.
       --------------
       * 4.14  Waier Agreement dated May 17, 1999 to the Amended and
	       Restated Revolving Credit Agreement dated September 15,
	       1997 by and among Fleet Capital Corporation and the 
	       Company

       * 10.19 Employement Agreement effective as of 1/4/99 by and among
	       the Company and Richard D. Coleman **


       * 27.1  Financial Data Schedule

	    * Filed herewith.

	   ** Portions of this exhibit have been omitted and filed
	      seperately with the Securities and Exchange Commission
	      pursuant to a request for confidential treatment.

(b)  Reports on Form 8-K
 
	None




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				SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on 
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.



				  JITNEY-JUNGLE STORES OF AMERICA, INC.
										     (Registrant)
													
				
				  /s/ Richard D. Coleman
				  -----------------------
				  Richard D. Coleman
				  Executive Vice President,
				  Chief Financial Officer
							



Dated: May 17, 1999