by For the MBJ Published: June 1,2011
Tags: casinos, construction, expansions, gambling, gaming, hotels, lodging, Renovations, restaurants, tobacco, tourism
BILOXI — When the Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi opens the second floor of its expansion and renovation project June 14, the casino, hotel, restaurants and lounge/sports bar will all be smoke free. Smoking will be allowed outside the main building, and a new $1-million smoking lounge has been created to accommodate smokers. The smoking [...] [...]
by For the MBJ Published: May 24,2011
Tags: casinos, construction, gambling, gaming, hospitality, hotels, lodging, Renovations, restaurants, tourism
BILOXI — Palace Casino Resort will close May 31 to continue its large-scale expansion and renovation project. On June 14, or soon after receiving opening approval from the Gaming Commission, the property will reopen, revealing an all-new casino, restaurants and lounge on the second floor. During the closure, major transfers of power, water, equipment and [...] [...]
OXFORD — On April 1, the University of Mississippi School of Engineering will celebrate 110 years of service to higher education. The Old Chemistry Building is being renamed Brevard Hall in honor of 1943 alumnus Henry Brevard and his family, whose donations helped pay for its renovation. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 4 [...] [...]
Lighthouse Park is on the way Ask Vincent Creel about the Biloxi Lighthouse Park and Visitor Center, and he gets really excited. The 25,000-square-foot complex will be the “Cadillac of welcome wagons,” Creel said. Expected to open in April 2011, the Lighthouse Park and Visitor Center’s total cost will fall somewhere between $13 million [...] [...]
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