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January 4, 2018

Is #msflag flying over Ocean Springs city hall having a negative impact on sales tax? Mayor, Alderman say no, revenues up year over year

Ocean Springs merchants say state flag is bad for business OCEAN SPRINGS, MS (WLOX) – Jan Rideout is determined to make sure Downtown Ocean Springs remains of the most popular shopping destinations in South Mississippi. “I have a lot of local customers who have told me that they are starting to avoid shopping and eating…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 4, 2018

House committee makes quick work of possible infrastructure funding plan #msleg

State legislators tackle Mississippi transportation issues JACKSON, MS (WLOX) – The Mississippi state legislature passed a bill that would direct online sales tax to road and bridge projects. The bill passed through the House on Wednesday. It includes a plan that calls for borrowing $50 million due to cover the steep cost of improving the…