UPDATE: Sunday alcohol hearing this week in Starkville
by The Associated Press
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STARKVILLE — The first of two public hearings on Sunday alcohol sales in Starkville will take place this week at city hall.

The hearing is scheduled during the Board of Aldermen's regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. A second hearing is scheduled to take place during the board's next meeting Aug. 18 at 5:30 p.m.

Businesses and restaurants cannot sell alcohol on Sunday, according to the city's existing alcohol ordinance.

Several city aldermen are against the hearings, saying they oppose Sunday alcohol sales because it is a moral, religious and safety issue.

Proponents of Sunday alcohol sales say it will encourage more restaurants and businesses to set up shop in Starkville, and will give the city a progressive image.
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« jfairley wrote on Monday, Aug 03 at 02:41 PM »
I can't believe this still isn't resolved. I figured surely there'd be some resolution, at some point in the 2 years since I've been graduated. It's ridiculous how slow-moving government can be.

I also don't agree with any of the reasons people give for opposing Sunday alcohol sales.

Morality/Religion: It's not the government's job to be a population's moral/religious compass. We're a democracy. When it comes to issues like this, the law should reflect to the wishes of the majority.

Safety: While I was at MSU, it never failed that I would forget to buy beer for Superbowl Sunday until morning-of. Surprise, it's Sunday, and you're in the conservative south. Solution: drive out of town for supplies. Now, what's more dangerous: Sunday alcohol sales or people flocking to the highways in a hurried search for beer?
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« jasonlp wrote on Monday, Aug 03 at 11:31 AM »
I don't understand it either Michael. So I guess the other 6 days in the week are ok to get hammered on. With tax revenue as low as it is and businesses having a hard time keeping the doors open how can you deny this? I must say I love this state but I hate the people that run it.
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