Biloxi, Mississippi - Congressman Gene Taylor, so instrumental in the rebuilding process on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, will be among the distinguished guests of honor at the rebuilding ceremony for the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, Saturday, December 1, at 10 am at the construction site. Additionally, major speakers include: Harold Closter, Director of Smithsonian Affiliates; Mayor A.J. Holloway of Biloxi; and Ricky Mathews, Publisher, The Sun Herald, plus Larry Clark, President, Board of Trustees, and ... [full story]

Dayton Scoggins a well known artist has visited the Mississippi Gulf Coast area several times recently.  Here he is shown working on his latest project.  The City of Biloxi is having him carve some beautiful works from trees that were damaged by hurricane Katrina on Highway 90.   Shown here on Day 1 of the project, Scoggins, chainsaw in hand demonstrates his technique.  Here during day 2, the Dolphins ... [full story]

BILOXI, Miss., May 16 -- Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.  along with world-renowned singer and songwriter Jimmy Buffett, today unveiled plans for a new Gulf Coast destination; Margaritaville Casino & Resort on the shores of Biloxi. The Margaritaville project is expected to cost more than $700 million, representing the single largest investment in Mississippi since Hurricane Katrina. The company expects this to be the first phase of a development that may cost more than $1 billion. "I am ... [full story]

Press Release - November 16,2006 BELLE OF BATON ROUGE CASINO WELCOMES NEW MANAGER   Richard Yuhas to oversee all gaming operations for the Belle   Baton Rouge, La. – The Belle of Baton Rouge Casino recently named Richard Yuhas the casino’s new general manager. Yuhas will oversee all aspects of the riverboat’s operations including gaming, hotel and casino property management. The Belle of Baton Rouge is a Columbia Sussex property.     Yuhas brings 25 years of gaming experience to the position. ... [full story]

Nancy Grace of CNN reports on delays and efforts to rebuild Biloxi Thanksgiving day at 7 p.m. EST. More than a year later, federal and state aid is held up in red tape, while thousands remain homeless or living in FEMA trailers that may be taken away soon. Tune in and see her efforts to communicate the courage and efforts of residents to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina.  Show repeats at 9 p.m. CST and 12 a.m.

Just about 5 miles north of Interstate 10 on Highway 57 (that's exit 57) in Jackson County Mississippi. There is a town called Vancleave. Now all those on the Mississippi Gulf Coast already know Vancleave. It has always been a rural community, small town, lots of acreage, good schools, good athletes. When Katrina hit, Coast folks found out Vancleave also had lots of heart, hosting Katrina camps and helping out in many many ways, and ... [full story]

Island View Casino, Gulfport MS is now open. The gaming floor that opened September 18 is located inside the old Gulfport Grand Casino Oasis Hotel with 1,033 slot machines and 14 table games. Next spring it planned expansions include up to 2,400 slot machines and 50 table games along with new restaurants, a sand-beach swimming pool and a covered parking lot.

Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis, formerly Casino Magic, will open Thursday, August 31st at 11:00 a.m. much sooner than expected. Hollywood Casino officials had anticipated a fourth quarter opening for the storm damaged resort. “Construction and restoration came together very quickly in these last few months, allowing us to open much earlier than anticipated,” said Marty Moore, senior director of marketing for Hollywood Casino. “We are excited and delighted to get Hollywood Casino Bay St. ... [full story]

Chris Champagne, Head Golf Professional        Stephen Miles, Director of Golf Operations 228-386-2500      FAX 228-436-4458 877-MSGOLF-9 MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE USE                                   The Preserve Golf Club Opens July 14      The Preserve Golf Club is eighteen holes of ‘pure golf’ without the distraction of any other development. The pristine 245 acre plot is located just two miles north of Interstate 10, off of Highway 57 in Vancleave Mississippi. The course is surrounded by 1800 acres ... [full story]

D'Iberville location recieved state approval. The Mississippi Gaming Commission approved a location on the north side of the Bay, located in D'Iberville as a legal gaming location Friday. This will be the first casino for D'Iberville. A company called West D'Iberville Development LLC owned by Las Vegas casino executive Peter Simon along with two coast businessmen, Mark Seymour and Terry Moran. A possible investment of $250 million dollars. Initial plans are for a Casino with 1500 to ... [full story]