Sting operation in Wiggins leads to business' beer permit being revoked
Wiggins, Miss. (WXXV) - The Wiggins Police Department is alerting the public to a case they've been working on. Starting July 22nd of this…
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House Bill would allow wet jurisdictions to sell alcohol on Sundays
A new bill from the Mississippi Legislature would allow wet jurisdictions to permit package retail sales on Sunday -- if voters agree to allow it. It was authored by Representative Brent Powell of District 59. House Bill 329 passed the…
New Year’s celebrations leave empty shelves at local liquor stores
Due to New Year’s weekend, some liquor stores are experiencing a wipe out from their shelves. Southern Spirits Wine and Liquor in Long Beach has been…
Police: Teens poured alcohol on nesting sea turtle
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (AP) — Police in coastal Alabama say a group of teenagers were arrested after pouring alcohol on a nesting sea turtle. News outlets report that Orange Beach police said the incident occurred Thursday night. Officers responded to…
Mississippi bill would allow home delivery of alcohol
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi could join a majority of states in allowing home delivery of alcohol. The House and Senate agreed Sunday on the final version of House Bill 1135. It would allow home delivery of beer, wine or hard liquor.…
Mississippi considers allowing home delivery of alcohol
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A bill being considered in the Mississippi Legislature would allow for home delivery of beer, wine and hard liquor. Deliveries could only be made to people 21 or older, and in parts of the state where…
Alcoholic Beverage Control continuing operations as normal in Mississippi
Originally it was under the discussion that the Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Control would not be accepting new orders this week. However, there is some clarification and they are resuming business as usual with taking in orders. The Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage…
ABC trying to ease backlog on orders of liquor in state
What the state beverage control board thought was an equitable solution to a backlog of orders in the state has led to concerns and a backtrack -- and no end in sight to the problem. On Friday, the Mississippi Alocholic…
Mississippi sees large increase in alcohol sales during pandemic
GULFPORT, Miss. — Alcohol sales in Mississippi are seeing a big increase during the coronavirus pandemic. The Mississippi Department of Revenue announced the increase in a social media post last week. Officials say that the department's division of Alcoholic Beverage…
New state laws in effect
New laws are taking effect in Mississippi about dog fighting, highway traffic, and transporting alcohol. With Mississippians gearing up for the Fourth of July, it is important to take note of some new laws that are going into effect. These…
Bill Could Loosen Open Container Laws
Taking your margarita to go from your favorite downtown hot spot? Well that will soon be a reality. State legislators passed a law loosen open container laws in downtown areas across Mississippi. HB 1223 could allow designated areas all across…
Wiggins to Begin Selling Alcohol on Sundays
Starting this weekend, Wiggins convenience stores and restaurants can sell beer and light wine on Sundays from noon until 11 p.m.