Citizens will go to polls to decide on alcohol sales
RIPLEY — Voters in Ripley will vote Aug. 13 on whether to legalize the sale of liquor, beer and light wine within the town limits. WTVA-TV in Tupelo reports he city board set the date for the election...
View ArticleCity leaders approve new liquor law in hopes of attracting businesses
BROOKHAVEN — Aldermen have chosen to adopt a comprehensive liquor law, which city attorney Joe Fernald says could attract new businesses to the city. The Daily Leader reports the action by the Board of...
View ArticleVoters in Ripley say yes to liquor sales
RIPLEY — Voters in this Tippah County community have approved two proposals to allow the sale of liquor. WTVA reports Proposition 1, governing sale of liquor and wine, passed by a vote of 887-721 in...
View ArticleAnother city approves liquor sales at restaurants
BRANDON — Liquor will flow in Brandon. The Clarion-Ledger reports voters yesterday approved a referendum that will allow liquor sales within the city limits. Including absentee ballots, 3,051 voters...
View ArticleCity to ask state’s permission for extend alcohol sales
OLIVE BRANCH — Officials have agreed to petition the state to extend hours in which alcohol may be sold at places like restaurants and bars in Olive Branch. The Commercial Appeal reports a majority of...
View ArticleSupervisors reject tennis club’s resort status request
OXFORD — The Lafayette County Board for Supervisors has declined to endorse resort status for a tennis club that wants to serve alcohol. Barney Chadwick, general manager for the Goose Creek Club in...
View ArticleCity gives restaurants more time to serve alcohol
TUPELO — People will soon be able to buy alcoholic drinks until 1 a.m. every day in Tupelo. The city council approved the change in a 4-3 vote. New hours restaurants can serve alcohol approved by the...
View ArticleCity changes rules on serving alcohol outside
MERIDIAN — Some restaurants in downtown Meridian can legally start serving beer, wine and cocktails to customers dining at tables on sidewalks. The city council recently changed the rules that regulate...
View ArticleVoters in Rankin County approve liquor sales on Ross Barnett Reservoir
RANKIN COUNTY — Residents have approved liquor sales at restaurants on the Rankin County side of the Ross Barnett Reservoir. Complete but unofficial returns show more than 80 percent of those voting...
View ArticleVoters in Fulton say yes to in-city beer, liquor sales
FULTON — City of Fulton voters have approved the sale of beer and liquor inside the city limits. Aldermen will now have to set guidelines and regulations for the alcohol sales to determine when and...
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