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City officials concerned with Occupancy Tax Officials have expressed concern about the long-term occupancy at some low-cost motels and the need to revamp the Transient Occupancy Tax ordinance. Hurricane Katrina: Louisianans take refuge locally Numerous Louisiana families and at least one from Gulfport, Miss., have taken refuge in Benton in anticipation of Hurricane Katrina. Final readings for A&P ordinance tonight Benton City Council is scheduled tonight to vote on the second and third readings of an ordinance that would establish an Advertising and Promotion Commission in the city. A&P panel to inform businesses Bentons newly created Advertising and Promotion Commission will hold a meeting Thursday to inform business owners and managers of procedures related to the citys “hamburger tax” that takes effect soon. Hospitality industry opposes hamburger tax Phillip Brown, the spokesman for members of Bentons hospitality industry, said his group intends to again oppose the citys efforts to enact a so-called hamburger tax by campaigning to have the issue placed on the ballot. Benton council approves A&P panel: ‘Hamburger tax coupled with commission As it now stands, an Advertising and Promotion Commission will begin functioning in Benton on Jan. 1 of next year. Benton City Council on Monday night approved the second and third readings of an ordinance establishing the seven-member commission that is charged with promoting the citys amenities. FEMA to close two Alabama shelters for Katrina evacuees BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Saturday will close two shelters in Birmingham and Anniston used by Hurricane Katrina evacuees despite pleas from some to stay longer. What lies beneath in Arizona The otherworldly Kartchner Caverns are still a living cave, thanks to careful preservation efforts. FEMA rep, evacuees will meet All Hurricane Katrina evacuees currently residing in the Benton-Bryant area are asked to attend a meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Benton Area Chamber of Commerce. FEMA to close two Alabama shelters for Katrina evacuees The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Saturday will close two shelters in Birmingham and Anniston used by Hurricane Katrina evacuees despite pleas from some to stay longer. | ||