Local Barbour campaign
headquarters opens Monday

By Staff
special to The Star
July 26, 2003
Republican candidate for governor Haley Barbour of Yazoo City will attend the grand opening of the Lauderdale County Barbour for Governor campaign headquarters on Monday at 9:30 a.m.
The Lauderdale County Barbour for Governor headquarters is located at 2207 5th St.
A campaign spokesman said the public is invited to attend.

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