by Associated Press Published: July 17,2012
Tags: Commercial Real Estate, community development, condominium, county government, development, downtown, mixed-use development, office space, real estate, residence, residential real estate, residents, retail, small business
JACKSON — Plans for a $1 billion revitalization project for downtown Jackson have been thrown into doubt because of a decision by Hinds county officials to back out. The proposed Old Capitol Green project included office, residential and retail space and a 450-space parking garage. The Clarion-Ledger reports county supervisors voted 3-1 to bow out [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: March 29,2012
Tags: acquisition, casinos, Commercial Real Estate, condominium, developer, economic development, foreclosure, gambling, gaming, hospitality, hotel, marina, merger, municipal government, purchase, resort, tourism, tourists, visitors
VICKSBURG — Grand Station Casino has closed in Vicksburg, affecting 230 employees. The Vicksburg Post reports casino officials began escorting employees from the casino about 11 a.m. yesterday and security guards turned prospective gamblers away. Vicksburg Mayor Paul Winfield says the city would work with companies interested in acquiring the casino. The action came after [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: March 27,2012
Tags: acquisitions, casinos, condominium, debt, developer, foreclosure, gambling, gaming, mergers, tourism, tourists, visitors
VICKSBURG — Bally Gaming Inc. and the owners of Vicksburg’s Grand Station Casino have agreed to discuss unpaid $3 million debt. Vicksburg City Attorney Lee Thames tells the Vicksburg Post the foreclosure sale of the Grand Station Casino scheduled for yesterday has been postponed indefinitely. The casino was expected to be sold to settle all [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: January 31,2012
Tags: audit, condominium, developers, divorce, federal government, gay, investigation, marriage, mayor, misappropriations, municipal government, Politics, resignation, sex, spending, state government
SOUTHAVEN — Fourth-term Southaven Mayor Greg Davis said yesterday he plans to remain on the job amid continuing state and federal scrutiny of his spending of city money. “I am looking forward to continuing working for all the citizens of Southaven. For that reason, I have no intentions of resigning,” Davis said during his first [...] [...]