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Bryant signs bill allowing for stronger beer

by Associated Press Published: April 9,2012

Tags: alcohol, beer, bill, breweries, drinking, executive, law, legislation, state government

JACKSON — Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a bill allowing stronger beer in Mississippi. The law, which takes effect July 1, allows the brewing and sale of beer with alcohol content of up to 8 percent by weight, above the current 5 percent limit. Bryant signed the bill Thursday. Supporters of the bill say that [...] [...]

Horseshoe found liable for fatal accident

by Associated Press Published: January 14,2011

Tags: alcohol, casinos, courts, drinking, driving, gambling, gaming, hospitality, lodging

ROBINSONVILLE — Horseshoe Casino is liable for damages under the state’s “dram shop” law related to a fatal accident in Tunica County in 2002, the Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled. However, the Supreme Court yesterday found the casino liable only 50 percent of the $1.1 million awarded by a Tunica County jury in 2010. Three [...] [...]

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