by Associated Press Published: March 4,2013
Tags: alcohol, city council, city government, dringking, entertainment, fight, gun, law enforcement, nightclub, nightlife, ordinance, public safety, shooting, violence
TUPELO — The Tupelo City Council is set to consider tighter controls on nightclubs in hopes of reducing repeated disturbances that have kept police busy. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports the ordinance will be considered tomorrow. It would apply to all nightclubs — broadly defined as any establishment that serves alcoholic beverages and provides [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: January 16,2013
Tags: arms, death, executive, federal government, governor, gun, gun rights, shooter, shooting, state government, violence
JACKSON — Gov. Phil Bryant said today that he wants the state to resist any presidential order that might restrict gun rights. Republican Bryant said he was acting in anticipation of Democratic President Barack Obama issuing executive orders aimed at banning military-style assault weapons, high-capacity ammunition clips. “I am asking that you immediately pass legislation [...] [...]
Bricks have been hurled through Democrats’ windows, a propane line was cut at the home of a congressman’s brother and lawmakers who voted for a federal health care bill have received obscenity-laced phone threats in the days before and after passage of the sweeping legislation. The FBI is investigating the vandalism and threats, which include [...] [...]
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