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Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians News
Choctaws continue push for off-reservation casino
27 Feb 2008
News Brief: The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will continue to push for an off-reservation casino resort.
Mississippi officials want to put casino behind them
26 Nov 2007
News Brief: Mississippi Supervisor John McKay wants to put the proposed Choctaw casino in Jackson County away as an issue.
Mississippi county vote delayed
14 Nov 2007
News Brief: The Jackson County Board of Supervisors on Monday postponed voting on a resolution that would declare the board opposed to a Mississippi Choctaw Band of Indians casino in the county.
Choctaws to proceed with casino effort
8 Nov 2007
News Brief: According to a statement released by Choctaw Chief Beasley Denson, the Mississippi Band of Choctaws intend to proceed with the effort to build a casino in Jackson County.
Chief claims zoning laws won't affect casino plans
5 Oct 2007
News Brief: A proposed Choctaw casino would be outside the control of Jackson County zoning ordinances, wrote Chief Mico Beasley Denson in a Monday letter to the Jackson County Board of Supervisors.
Mississippi board reaffirms objection to tribal casino
4 Oct 2007
News Brief: The Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday to reaffirm its resolution opposing the proposed Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians casino project.
Choctaw tribe offers impact fee
28 Sep 2007
News Brief: The leader of the Mississippi Band of Choctaws told the Jackson County Board of Supervisors that the tribe is willing to pay a four-percent impact fee to affected local governments if it opens a casino in the county.
Mississippi chief supports casino plan
27 Sep 2007
News Brief: The new chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians spoke about the tribe's proposed casino project in Jackson County, describing it as a 'win-win' situation.
Choctaw chief won't follow vote
12 Jul 2007
News Brief: The newly-elected chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians says he will not abide by a non-binding referendum concerning the tribe's proposal to build a casino in Jackson County.
Mississippi officials: More communication needed
13 Oct 2006
News Brief: Jackson County officials said Thursday that more communication is needed between local officials and the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians about plans for a proposed casino.
Choctaw Tribe Runs Ad
5 Jun 2006
News Brief: In an advertisement, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians stated that a proposed casino in Jackson County likely would open no earlier than 2010 - provided there is local support.
Choctaw Casino Faces Hurdles for Approval
29 May 2006
News Brief: The Choctaws' plan to build a casino in Jackson County isn't quite as simple as a roll of the dice.
Choctaws Testify at Congressional Hearing
22 Jun 2005
News Brief: Members of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will be the key witnesses at a congressional hearing today focusing on links between disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his clients, mainly tribes with gaming operations.
Tulane University to Offer Casino Management Courses
6 Jun 2005
News Brief: Tulane University will offer casino and resort management classes starting this fall at the Pearl River Resort near Philadelphia.
Casino, College to Offer Hospitality Courses
10 May 2005
News Brief: The Choctaws signed a partnership with the East Central Community College to offer an associate degree program in hotel and restaurant management at the Choctaws' Pearl River Resort.
Mississippi Tribal Leader Welcomes Competition
5 May 2005
News Brief: Choctaw Chief Phillip Martin said he's not overly concerned about a $300 million gambling complex proposed for Montgomery, Alabama, by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in partnership with Harrah's Entertainment Inc.
Choctaws Quiet About Lobbyist Ties
6 Oct 2004
News Brief: Chief Phillip Martin of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians appears to be winning his fight to shield from public scrutiny his ties to two men accused of fleecing Indian tribes.
Mississippi Casino Employees Laid Off
6 Apr 2004
News Brief: Pearl River Resort in Neshoba County laid off 87 employees over the weekend, citing decreased demand for table games at Silver Star and Golden Moon casinos.
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