Go Cup Ordinance
Customers are now able to carry open containers of alcohol throughout the arts and entertainment districts of Ocean Springs. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from downtown Ocean Springs with more on the debut of the new ordinance.
Open Container
To Go Cup Law in Effect Today
Starting today, you may now carry your alcoholic beverages down the street in certain districts along the Coast. The open container law is officially in effect, meaning in specific areas of South Mississippi cities, you may ask for a to-go…
City of Biloxi Discuss “to-go cup” Districts
City leaders say they want the public to know enforcing the “to-go cup” law could strengthen Biloxi as a tourist destination. The city unveiled leisure and recreation districts where people would be free to carry open alcohol in cups. The…
Governor Signs Open Container Law
Eating at a Coast restaurant and wanting to take your beer to go? Soon you’ll be able to. This morning, Governor Phil Bryant signed off on HB 1223 allowing Coast cities to set up entertainment districts where people can walk…
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…