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City officials targeting BYOB nightclubs

Associated Press — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:24:06 +0000

TUPELO — Officials say eliminating “bring your own bottle” nightclubs could help control littering, public intoxication, disorderly conduct and assaults in Tupelo. The proposal would require a city beer permit or a state alcohol permit for establishments that serve alcohol and provide entertainment, The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reported. “For me, it’s safety,” said Tupelo [...]

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Aldermen pass noise ordinance despite negative public comments

Associated Press — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:59:21 +0000

OCEAN SPRINGS — The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen has passed a noise ordinance. Last night’s vote came after another round of public comment, most of it against some aspect of the new law. The Sun Herald reports even the board was split on aspects of it and the vote was 5-2. But the city [...]

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Aldermen to hold public meeting on proposed new noise ordinance

Associated Press — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:40:59 +0000

OCEAN SPRINGS — The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on May 15 on a proposed noise ordinance. Mayor Connie Moran tells The Mississippi Press the board decided during an executive session last night to set hours for outdoor music and not measure decibel levels. Outdoor music will have to cease [...]

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Aldermen hear from business, home owners on noise ordinance

Associated Press — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:06:11 +0000

OCEAN SPRINGS — Twenty-eight people spoke during a public meeting at Ocean Springs City Hall about the city adopting a noise ordinance. Business and home owners spoke to the mayor and Board of Aldermen during a two-hour meeting. They expressed their opinions on the attraction of having bands at night all the way to the [...]

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City wants legislators to approve vote on restaurant/bar tax

Associated Press — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:45:26 +0000

GAUTIER — The Gautier City Council has approved a resolution asking for legislative authority to hold a referendum on a 1 percent tax on restaurant and bar sales to fund recreation, economic development and tourism promotion. The Mississippi Press reports the vote without comment at yesterday’s council meeting is for a “local and private bill” [...]

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Farish Street Group getting $10.2M loan from JRA

Associated Press — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:01:35 +0000

JACKSON — Developers of the Farish Street Entertainment District have taken the first step toward securing money needed to finish construction on the first block of the $100 million project in downtown Jackson. Yesterday, the Jackson Redevelopment Authority approved a non-binding agreement with Farish Street Group for a $10.2 million loan. As collateral, developers would [...]

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Nightclub owners voice concerns over proposed security ordinance

Associated Press — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:48:31 +0000

HATTIESBURG — Hattiesburg nightclub and bar owners say many smaller nightspots would be put out of business by a proposal to require on-site parking lots and at least three guards at every bar. The Hattiesburg American reports the City Council has scheduled a public meeting March 5 to hear public concerns. Ben Shemper, owner of [...]

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Remnants of iconic nightclub demolished

Associated Press — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:02:31 +0000

GREENVILLE — For many in the Greenville area and for many years, the bar and restaurant called One Block East was a home away from home. The city tore the building down yesterday. Stanley Sherman, who owned the establishment when it opened in 1971, said he has only one thing to say. “What a shame,” [...]

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Owners of Hub City nightclub file Chapter 11

Associated Press — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:46:42 +0000

HATTIESBURG — The owners of a Hattiesburg nightclub where three University of Southern Mississippi football players were shot and wounded in November have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. William D. Norris, along with several limited liability corporations he controls, filed petitions March 15 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Northern District of Mississippi, The [...]

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