MS Last state to repeal prohibition (1966)

Even after the repeal of Prohibition, some states continued to enforce their prohibition laws. Mississippi, dry since 1907, was the last state to repeal Prohibition in 1966. There are still many "dry" counties and towns today where no liquor is sold. Today, half of Mississippi's counties are still dry. In fact, a survey conducted by the National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association in 2004 concluded that more than 500 municipalities in the country are still dry.

Mississippi First for 'Dry' Amendment

THE WILMINGTON DISPATCH, North Carolina , January 9, 1918 listed on its front page this article:

* MISSISSIPPI FIRST FOR 'DRY' AMENDMENT

Jackson, Miss., Jan. 9.-Fifteen minutes after the subject was presented in Governor Bilbo's message to the Legislature both houses ratified the proposed prohibition amendment to the Federal Constitution. Only 8 dissenting votes were cast. Mississippi is the first state in which such action was taken.

Introduction

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