Mayor Flaggs issues a statement on Jacques’

After news broke today that a Sunflower County judge ruled Jacques’ was to remain closed, Mayor George Flaggs issued the following statement:

“The Sunflower County Chancellor issued a ruling today suspending operations of the activities as the Jacques’ Bar located at 1320 Levee Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi until a preliminary and permanent hearing can be held. The Chancellor, in its ruling, referenced numerous incidences occurring on the premises of Jacques’ including excessive gunfire, underage drinking and fights as urgent and necessitous circumstances that could result immediate and irreparable injury, loss or damage to the City before the final hearing. The City of Vicksburg will abide by the Court’s ruling and continue ensuring that public safety remains of utmost importance. The City will make no additional comments regarding this matter since litigation is pending.”