by Associated Press Published: May 14,2012
Tags: aquatic center, athletics, bids, budget, community development, construction, contractors, divers, diving, fitness, health, municipal government, pool, sports, swimmers, swimming, wellness
TUPELO — The city will reject bids from companies hoping to build Tupelo’s new indoor aquatic center because all exceeded budget by at least $1.4 million. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports six companies submitted bids for the project, which will put a 45,000-square-foot complex at Veterans Park. Bids ranged from $13.4 million to $15.2 [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: May 14,2012
Tags: Commercial Real Estate, construction, development, homes, houses, land, municipal government, property, proposals, real estate, residences, residential real estate, residents, riverfront, rtetail
PASCAGOULA — The Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority is soliciting proposals from developers for the city’s riverfront site, an office, retail and residential development. Jim Estabrook, chairman of the authority, tells The Mississippi Press the request for proposals is a significant move toward a goal of having construction start in five months. The authority is seeking proposals [...] [...]
GULFPORT — The City Council has voted to support a plan to develop Centennial Plaza. The Sun Herald reports council members had questions about the length of the lease and the development plan for 60 of the 92 acres at the former Veterans Affairs property. But after meeting with members of the Gulfport Redevelopment Commission, [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: May 9,2012
Tags: coliseum, community development, county government, downtown, economic development, entertainment, municipal government, study, tourism, tourists, visitors
TUPELO — Five Tupelo groups have partnered to pay for a market analysis that will target the possibility of building an entertainment venue in the Fairpark District. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports the Tupelo Redevelopment Agency said it has joined with the Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Coliseum Commission, the Community Development Foundation [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: May 7,2012
Tags: air travel, airports, alderman, aldermen, aviation, board of aldermen, federal agency, municipal government, ordinances, transportatioon, travel, zoning
MAGNOLIA — New zoning rules will limit the height of objects built in the flight path of the McComb-Pike County Airport and will regulate the use of property near the facility. The Enterprise-Journal reports Magnolia aldermen accepted a new air zone ordinance from the McComb-Pike County Airport board during a meeting last week. Airport board [...] [...]
BROOKHAVEN — Brookhaven’s latest sales tax report showed record numbers, but some officials don’t want to get too excited just yet because the city is lagging behind some neighbors. The Daily Leader reports Brookhaven’s March sales tax report came in at $415,468.14. In March 2011, it was $400,912.36. Mayor Les Bumgarner says that’s the highest [...] [...]
MCCOMB — The McComb City Board will vote next week on whether to approve an agreement with a consultant to conduct an economic development study. The Enterprise-Journal reports selectmen are considering a deal with Rick Duke, who has been chairman of the University of Southern Mississippi’s Trent Lott National Center for Excellence in Economic Development [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: May 7,2012
Tags: community development, culture, Heritage, historic, history, municipal government, residences, residential, residential real estate, residents, slave trade, slaves, townhouses
NATCHEZ — A developer wants to construct townhomes on land located next to the Forks of the Road historic site. The Natchez Democrat reports the Planning Commission voted 5-2 in January to approve a site plan for the 26-unit affordable townhouse development. Charter Companies of Oxford is the developer. Alderman Ernest “Tony” Fields says he [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: May 7,2012
Tags: Commercial Real Estate, culture, economic and community development, Heritage, historic, history, municipal government, railroads, railways, Renovations, trains
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 [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: May 6,2012
Tags: city council, councilmen, culture, demolition, fire, firefighters, firefighting, Heritage, histocial structure, history, mayor, municipal government, renovation
MOSS POINT — The old central fire station built in downtown Moss Point in 1926 has seen better days, but Mayor Aneice Liddell wants to save it. City council members had earlier voted to tear the hurricane damaged building down, but the mayor vetoed the action. “It could be something with retail, a restaurant; it [...] [...]
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