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Controversy over plans puts auditorium renovations on hold

Associated Press — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:08:09 +0000

VICKSBURG — Interior renovations to the Southern Cultural Heritage Center auditorium are on hold while the architect and state historians seek common ground on the project’s plans. Center executive director Annette Kirklin said officials with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History object to some of architect David Clement’s plans for the $196,000 project. She [...]

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Bryants ‘camping out’ in Governor’s Mansion four months after election

Associated Press — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:38:04 +0000

JACKSON — Gov. Phil Bryant and his wife, Deborah, have started living in the renovated Governor’s Mansion, more than four months after he took office. “We’ve got a bed, a couch, a chair, a television,” the governor said. “We’re sort of camping out.” The home in downtown Jackson underwent $465,000 worth of work, mostly in [...]

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Virginia College moving into former Brookshire’s big box

MBJ Staff — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:04:13 +0000

JACKSON — Virginia College in Jackson is moving into a larger 65,000=square-foot facility located at 5841 Ridgewood Road Virginia College president Milton Anderson and Education Corporation of America CEO Tom Moore made the announcement at a news conference at the college’s current location. A rendering of the new campus was unveiled following their remarks. The [...]

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Officials pushing for renovations at Mississippi Horse Park

Associated Press — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:49:50 +0000

STARKVILLE — Officials with the Mississippi Trotting Association say the Mississippi Horse Park could become a heavily used harness racing venue in the South if improvements are made to the facility’s track. While racing officials have high hopes for the venue, horse park officials say a lack of interest in harness racing over the years [...]

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Delta city gets grants to renovate historic train station

Associated Press — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:57:12 +0000

GREENVILLE — The city of Greenville has received funds to refurbish the historic train depot. The Delta Democrat Times reports a grant of $400,000 came from the Mississippi Department of Transportation and a $135,000 grant came from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Walley Morse, secretary of the Joint Greenville Washington County Historic Preservation [...]

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Committee members get plans for Isle-Biloxi renovations, expansion

Associated Press — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:08:05 +0000

BILOXI — The Biloxi Development Review Committee has received plans from Golden Nugget officials for a $150 million remodel and expansion of the Isle Casino Biloxi. Attorney Britt Singletary said yesterday the sale of the casino resort in East Biloxi could be completed in July. Singletary says the Isle won’t be rebranded the Golden Nugget [...]

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MUW launches post-tornado construction, renovation projects

Associated Press — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:55:23 +0000

COLUMBUS — Construction and renovation projects, totaling more than $23 million, are underway at Mississippi University for Women as the college works through the midpoint of its 20-year master plan. The plan was developed following a 2002 tornado and, though school officials had hoped to be further along with some projects, overall good progress is [...]

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CBL gives details on Turtle Creek’s multi-million-dollar renovation

Associated Press — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:30:55 +0000

HATTIESBURG — CBL & Associates Properties Inc. has unveiled details of a multi-million dollar renovation to Hattiesburg’s Turtle Creek Mall. The Hattiesburg American reports the upgrades include new soft seating areas, updated interior landscaping and energy-efficient lighting, fresh paint, remodel of mall floors and a new food court layout. Jason Perry, project manager, said the [...]

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Golden Nugget plans $150M in renovations once Isle acquisition is finalized

Associated Press — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:02:27 +0000

BILOXI — The chairman of the Golden Nugget says his company plans to invest $150 million in renovations when the sale of Isle Casino Biloxi is finalized this summer. Tilman Fertitta tells The Sun Herald every square foot of the casino will be touched. Fertitta said the jobs of the 750 Isle employees are safe [...]

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Governor’s Mansion getting $425K in renovations; Bryants living at home

Associated Press — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:53:35 +0000

JACKSON — The 170-year-old Mississippi Governor’s Mansion is undergoing $425,000 in renovations before the new occupants can move in. Work started Jan. 16 and should be finished by mid-April, according to the state Department of Finance and Administration. Until then, Republican Gov. Phil Bryant and his wife, Deborah, are living in their own home in [...]

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