Stonewall approves alcohol sales

DESOTO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Voters in Stonewall approved alcohol sales after Saturday’s election.

Voters decided between five propositions that would allow for alcohol consumption and sales in the Town of Stonewall, each proposition passing by more than 60%.

Stonewall residents have been discussing this legislation for many years after a similar effort failed to pass. The town council must now adopt ordinances for the newly approved sales.

Proposition one passed with 63% of the vote, with 544 residents voting yes, and 320 voting no.

Proposition two passed with 62% of the vote, with 543 residents voting yes, and 320 voting no.

Proposition three passed with 61% of the vote, with 528 residents voting yes, and 332 voting no.

Proposition four passed with 61% of the vote, with 528 residents voting yes, and 331 voting no.

Proposition five passed with 66% of the vote, with 570 residents voting yes and 293 voting no.