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Margaritaville Casino construction still on hold
There isn't any news on Margaritaville Casino, R. Scott Barber said at Friday's meeting of the Mississippi Gaming Commission, but he remains "extremely optimistic" for future development.
Tunica casino owner files for Chapter 11
Majestic Star Casino LLC is seeking bankruptcy protection after defaulting on debt obligations involving casinos and hotels in Indiana, Colorado and Mississippi.
Wade Posts 19-Second Knockout in Tunica
Largo, MD middleweight Dominic Wade maintained his perfect record with a 19-second knockout of Bradley Thompson of Brookwood, AL last night at Fitzgerald Hotel and Casino in Tunica, MS.
Deer gun season starts Saturday
The most anticipated day of the long hunting season arrives Saturday, the opening day for firearms for all deer hunters.
Matthews: Is Manny Pacquiao on steroids?
Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines , speaks during a post-fight press conference following his WBO welterweight boxing title fight win over Miguel Cotto , of Puerto Rico .
Police are asking for help in the case of a missing Mississippi man. Scott Gordon disappeared from the Tunica area two weeks ago.
Boxing's Future Champion's III: This Saturday Night
Boxing's Future Champion's III: This Saturday Night Posted by A. Shakoor on 11.16.2009 Headlined by Shawn Porter This Saturday night, at the Fitzgeralds Casino in Tunica, MS, junior middleweight Shawn Porter 10-0, 8 KO's, will headline the pay per view, Boxing's Future Champion's III.
Accused Credit Card Thieves Go On Shopping Spree
Tunica police have released photos of three women who are accused of stealing credit cards and using them on a recent shopping spree.
Delta anticipates coming of I-69
MISSISSIPPI DELTA a ' For over half a century, Interstate 69 has been a work in progress.
Tunica revs up industry search
Clifton Johnson and Lyn Arnold are leading Tunica County's economic development efforts.
Casino revenue drops 8.8 percent in meltdown year
The year after the September 2008 national economic meltdown took a big bite out of gambling revenue for Mississippi's state-licensed casinos.
Governor Barbour to call special session
Good news and bad news out of the Hobnob Mississippi social event in Jackson Wednesday.
K'Naan Writes Column About Charity
K'Naan has written a column about charity a ' or what he thinks is its main problem.
Soybean damage field guide available
Inconsistencies in soybean grading last year led the Mississippi's soybean industry to take steps to educate producers and grain elevator staff on how to determine the kind and amount of damage soybeans have.
Bulletin Board: October 11, 2009
Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 545 East Commerce Street in Hernando, is having its 29th annual fall Bazaar Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Among the activities are carnival games and prizes, a pumpkin patch and a silent auction.
Mississippi was selected to host next year's summit of a multi-state task force aimed at cleaning up the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
It comes as a brand new auto manufacturer comes to America and sets its sights on building cars in Tunica County.
Hybrid Car Plant Coming to Tunica
Tuesday was a day of confirmation for Tunica County and the State of Mississippi.
GreenTech Automotive launches hybrid vehicle project in Tunica
GreenTech Automotive, Inc., a Mississippi company, has announced plans to develop and manufacture hybrid automobiles on 1,500 acres in Tunica County's Metro-Mega-site, with an option to purchase more land as needed.
Startup Car Company Unveils Prototypes In Tunica
A startup car company run by a Chinese businessman unveiled four prototype vehicles on Tuesday that it hopes to build at a planned car plant in northwestern Mississippi.