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Sanitation still controversial in Memphis politics

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Nearly 45 years ago the nation was watching as 1,300 men looked to a Birmingham preacher to help lead them out of modern day governmental bondage. History would record their dramatic struggle for simple dignity.

MORE: The Memphis Sanitation Debate: Then vs. Now

In only a few weeks, the eyes of the nation will

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Bryant signs law banning local rules for food portions

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS
Associated Press

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A new law in the most obese state in the nation says Mississippi cities and counties can't ban the Big Gulp or put other local regulations on food and drink.

Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed Senate Bill 2687 Monday, and it became law immediately.

"It is simply not the role of government

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Miss. governor signs bill to allow home brewing

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -

Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a bill into law allowing home brewing of beer.

Senate Bill 2183, which takes effect July 1, will allow people over 21 to make their own beer, as long as they don't sell it.

A household with one resident over 21 will be able

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Twinkies sale approved by judge

By CANDICE CHOI
AP Food Industry Writer

NEW YORK (AP) - A bankruptcy judge has approved the sale of Twinkies to a pair of investment firms, one of which has said it hopes to have the cakes back on shelves by summer.

Hostess Brands Inc. is selling Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Ho Hos and other brands, to Apollo Global Management and

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