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April 22, 2016

Congressman Thompson (D) applauds removal of #MSflag from US Capitol tunnels

MS state flag removed at U.S. Capitol WASHINGTON, DC (WLOX) – Mississippi’s state flag and other items bearing the Confederate battle emblem have been removed from the halls of the U.S. House of Representatives. This move comes after U.S. Congressman Bennie Thompson filed a resolution last year requesting to remove the image from House-controlled spaces…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
April 22, 2016

“Go cup” bill heads to Governor’s desk

‘Go-cup’ bill awaiting governor’s signature WLOX) – “Go cups” may soon be legal in Mississippi. A bill awaiting Governor Bryant’s signature would allow cities to designate specific areas where people would be allowed to carry an alcoholic beverage outside of a bar or restaurant. Rep. Scott DeLano was the primary author of the bill. He…