HANCOCK COUNTY — A new series of tests on the engine that will help carry humans to deep space will begin next week at NASA’s Stennis Space Center. The tests on the J-2X engine bring NASA one step closer to the first human-rated liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen rocket engine to be developed in 40 [...] [...]
MADISON — GBT Realty Corporation of Brentwood, Tenn., was scheduled to present the final plans and variance requests at the Jan. 9 meeting of the city of Madison’s Planning and Zoning Commission for the proposed Madison Promenade, but has deferred its request over TIF financing issues.
The roughly 26-acre first phase is located in the northeast [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: January 3,2012
Tags: commercial property, community development, development, downtown, economic development, historic, municipal government, property, real estate, redevelopment, taxes
HATTIESBURG — The Hattiesburg City Council has given prospective developers another incentive to invest in dilapidated downtown properties.
During its final meeting of the year, the council changed guidelines for tax exemptions in Hattiesburg’s Historic Preservation and Central Business districts, The Hattiesburg American reported.
Developers can now get a tax exemption for the entire increase in property [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: December 19,2011
Tags: Commercial Real Estate, Conventions, developers, development, downtown, hospitality, hotels, lodging, meetings, municipal government, real estate, tourism, tourists, visitors
JACKSON — The Jackson Redevelopment Authority has decided to pass on two proposals to build a hotel across from the Jackson Convention Complex and instead will seek new proposals for a new downtown hotel.
The Clarion-Ledger reports the board passed on two proposals last Friday.
Brian Fenelon, the JRA board member who introduced the motion to not [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: December 2,2011
Tags: construction, Conventions, development, economic development, homes, hospitality, hotels, houses, lodging, meetings, neighborhoods, residences, residents, tourism, tourists, visitors, zoning
BILOXI — A developer wants to build a $12-million Fairfield Inn hotel next to the new Biloxi Visitors Center, but the people who live in the area said it doesn’t fit in their historic neighborhood.
The Sun Herald reports the Biloxi Planning Commission yesterday tabled the request for a zoning change and variances until the project [...] [...]
BAY ST. LOUIS — A second waterfront owner has filed a lawsuit against the state seeking return and restoration of his beachfront property in Bay St. Louis.
Some downtown waterfront owners have been at odds with the city and the state over the plans widen Beach Boulevard and build a downtown harbor. They say it infringes [...] [...]
ST. MARTIN — The Jackson County Board of Supervisors has rejected plans for a new marina in St. Martin.
Board president Melton Harris said the developer wanted to build a 21-slip marina and a restaurant on St. Martin Bayou. A supporter of the plan estimated that it would have been a $12-million investment.
Harris said the board [...] [...]
JACKSON — The law firm of Watkins & Young, PLLC, has changed its name to Young Law Group, PLLC. The name change reflects several transitions at the law firm over the past year.
David Watkins has retired from practicing law in order to devote full time to his economic development projects with his company Watkins Development, [...] [...]
WEST POINT — An Ohio-based salvage company is tearing down much of an old meat processing plant in West Point with plans to refurbish the rest as a small industrial park.
Fred Kohart, demolition manager for Kohart Surplus and Salvage of Paulding, Ohio, hopes to rehabilitate the 70-acre Bryan Foods site to attract another industry or [...] [...]
RIDGELAND — The City of Ridgeland will seek legislative — and ultimately voter — approval for a 1 percent increase in the local sales tax to redevelop a southeastern area and reduce the number of apartment complexes.
The tax would be very similar to the tourism tax currently levied on Ridgeland hotels, motels and restaurants, which [...] [...]
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