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Council to debate new ordinances for nightclubs

Associated Press — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:45:38 +0000

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 [...]

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Bryant: Resist any presidential order that restricts gun rights

Associated Press — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:38:22 +0000

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 [...]

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Democrats report vandalism, threats

Associated Press — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:58:22 +0000

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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