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[Mississippi] Hattiesburg lauded for smoke-free ordinances
The Hattiesburg community's willingness and ability to blaze trails was recently lauded by the Mississippi State Medical Association pertaining to its smoke-free ban. "I applaud the Hattiesburg leadership for being one of the first in the state to take
Nov 11, 2012
Hattiesburg (MS) American
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Nov 11, 2012 21:42
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[Mississippi] EDITORIAL: Higher cigarette tax has impact
If raising cigarette taxes is the key to getting Mississippi smokers to cut back, then maybe it's something the state should consider doing it again.
Oct 25, 2012
Hattiesburg (MS) American
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Oct 25, 2012 05:58
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[Mississippi] Tobacco-Free Coalition praises smokefree cities
The Mississippi Tobacco-Free Coalition of Forrest, Jones and Perry Counties congratulates the cities of Hattiesburg, Petal, Laurel and New Augusta for protecting the health of citizens from exposure to secondhand smoke through comprehensive smokefree air
Oct 22, 2012
Hattiesburg (MS) American
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Oct 22, 2012 13:09
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[Mississippi] Cigarette sales fall as consumption hits record low; tax credited
From 2008 to 2011, the number of packs of cigarettes sold in Mississippi decreased by more than 25 percent, while tax revenue from cigarette sales almost tripled.
Oct 22, 2012
Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
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Oct 22, 2012 13:08
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[Mississippi] Billings favors tobacco rule repeal
When the Mississippi Department of Corrections announced last December that it would go tobacco free at all buildings, grounds and prisons operated by the agency; they did so knowing that the process would be daunting. . .. On Monday, Bolivar County Sup
Oct 18, 2012
Bolivar (MS) Commercial
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Oct 18, 2012 09:41
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[Mississippi] Casino tax payments back, smoking banned in Coahoma Co.
the county voted to ban smoking in unincorporated areas and
Oct 2, 2012
Clarksdale (MS) Press Register
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Oct 3, 2012 07:56
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[Mississippi] Pascagoula council debates smoke-free ordinance
The Mississippi Tobacco Free Coalition of Jackson County came before the City Council on Tuesday night to request a grant to work on passing a comprehensive smoke-free ordinance.
Sep 18, 2012
Biloxi (MS) Sun Herald
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Sep 19, 2012 14:17
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[Mississippi] Editorial: Moss Point takes lead in being smoke-free
There's also a long way to go. Mississippi has nearly 300 incorporated communities, so only about one in five is now committed to being free of secondhand smoke. Obviously clean air advocates have much work to do on the Coast. And southwest Mississippi
Aug 23, 2012
Biloxi (MS) Sun Herald
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Aug 29, 2012 20:07
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[Mississippi] Moss Point goes completely smoke free
Mississippi Tobacco-Free Coalitions of Jackson County is recognizing the city tonight for passing of a comprehensive smoke-free air ordinance. The ordinance applies to all indoor public places in Moss Point. That includes bars, restaurants and gas statio
Aug 20, 2012
Biloxi (MS) Sun Herald
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Aug 22, 2012 15:55
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[Mississippi] Forest joins list of Miss. smokefree cities
The city's board of aldermen recently adopted the comprehensive smokefree air ordinance that will take effect in the upcoming months. The ordinance prohibits smoking in all businesses and workplaces.
Aug 21, 2012
AP - Associated Press
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Aug 22, 2012 15:42