Ex-casino employeesindicted on embezzlement Oct 29, 2009
Two former employees at Pearl River Resort have been indicted in federal court for embezzlement. In addition, a former customer was indicted on three-counts of passing counterfeit bills. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Oct 15, 2009
We could never have done it without our donors who included Holy Cross Catholic Church, The Neshoba Democrat, Radio Station WHOC, Mary Louise Blanks, Frankie Harpole, Sammie Sharp, Dancing Rabbit Gallery and Press, Jerome Tank - Season to Season, Williams Brothers, Dees, Kademi, Steve's on the Square, The Frame Factory, The Clothes Line, Sybil James, Glenda Lundy, Brenda Matthews, Rachel Evans and Betty Steward, Moni McKee Nowell, Jane Kynerd, Oddlee Unik, Stanley O'Neal, Prince Oil, Phillip... (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
EDITORIAL/Local tax hikes anti-growth Oct 1, 2009
Pearl River Resort will continue to be an asset, but the days of riding the Tribe's coattails are over. With a third of our public school students dropping out, the prospect of attracting higher-skilled, higher-paying jobs becomes less and less likely in Neshoba County as expectations are lowered. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Silver Star Hotel & Casino Golf Classic continues this weekend Sep 10, 2009
Silver Star Hotel o Golf Classic continues this weekendFor the fifth straight year, The National Golf Association's Hooters Professional Golf Tour, presented by Hooters of America and Naturally Fresh Foods, comes to the Pearl River Resort for the Silver Star Hotel o Golf Classic presented by Michelob Ultra ... "We are excited to once again bring the Hooters Tour back to Pearl River Resort," said NGA/Hooters Tour President Robin L. Waters. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Martin's bookdraws crowd Aug 20, 2009
Martin's book also gives a detailed account of the Pearl River Resort and its two casinos. "I was responsible for establishing the resort," Martin said. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
COOK/Life stays busy for mother of three Aug 13, 2009
Victoria, a native of Carthage, met her husband while working at Pearl River Resort and they have been married for six and a half years. While Jason started his own air conditioning and electrical business earlier this year, Victoria works in the maintenance department at the resort, taking the 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. shift which allows her time in the afternoon for her kids. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Weymouth girl is Miss Hawaiian Tropic Jul 13, 2009
Arielle competed with 61 women for the Miss Hawaiian Tropic United States title during the recent Hollywood Glamour themed pageant that was held at the Pearl River Resort in Choctaw, Mississippi ... Arielle additionally had to participate in photo shoots, and sign pageant photos during golf tournaments at the Pearl River Resort. (Weymouth News, MA)
Fourteen vie for Choctaw Indian Princess title Jul 9, 2009
She is sponsored by the Gaming Properties of the Pearl River Resort ... She is sponsored by the Pearl River Resort. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Jobless rate drops to 8.7% during April Jun 16, 2009
Pearl River Resort, an enterprise of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, laid off 570 workers in January when it announced that it would only operate the Golden Moon Hotel and Casino on the weekend. Since then, 77 others have been laid off, all part of a broad plan to reduce expenses while continuing to fund Tribal government and debt obligations at nearly $100 million annually in a challenged economy that has riddled the gaming industry nationwide, Tribal officials said at the time. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
From cookouts to big-screen fun, it's one hot weekend May 21, 2009
America is live in concert at the Silver Star Convention Center at Pearl River Resort in Choctaw Saturday ($27-$37, 1-866-44PEARL, Ext. 30356). (The Clarion-Ledger)
Chubby Checker to perform at Miss. resort Mar 20, 2009
Rock n roll icon and King of the Twist Chubby Checker will perform at 8 p.m. April 30 at the Silver Star Convention Center at the Pearl River Resort near Philadelphia. Tickets, $20, are on sale now. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Casino layoffs bring recession close to home Feb 8, 2009
This week s announcement that Pearl River Resort, the gaming grounds outside of Philadelphia managed by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, has laid off 570 employees should bring the matter close to home. Some of people who worked in the Golden Moon Casino who lost their jobs in this round of cuts included people from Scott County. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
