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Jump to full article: Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 2008-04-11
Intro: Pontotoc's Board of Aldermen approved a citywide smoking ban in almost all public places earlier this month, joining a lengthening list of communities in Mississippi and nationwide acting in the interest of better health.
The ban excludes private offices and tobacco stores, but it includes restaurants, retail stories and other commercial establishments. . . .
Pontotoc's action takes the risks seriously, and the ban over time will help some, especially non-smokers, dramatically improve chances of avoiding a smoking-induced disease.
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