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)
Sports Briefs: PCA Rodeo at Scott County, Forest Coliseum weekend Jan 24, 2008
FORESTOn Friday and Saturday, the Professional Cowboys Association along with Gray Daniels Ford and Pearl River Resort will present the first professional rodeo of their new year. Cowboys and cowgirls from all over the United States will meet at the Scott County-Forest Coliseum to earn points and prize money. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
SPORTS BRIEFS: Bearcats defeat S. Leake Jan 17, 2008
FORESTGray Daniels Ford and Pearl River Resort will present PCA Championship Rodeo at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 25 and 26 at the Scott County-Forest Coliseum. Produced by Bo Campbell Rodeo Productions. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Not much new stuff Jan 12, 2008
The resort we stayed at was called the Pearl River Resort. Much more of the no-rain out there and they will have to change the name of the resort as the Pearl River will cease to exist. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Testimony tells tale of gambling junkets Nov 29, 2007
The prosecution, represented by District Attorney Forrest Allgood and Assistant DA Patricia Faver, inundated jurors with records and large-scale charts, showing in minute detail the number of trips Terry made to state casinos, primarily the Pearl River Resort at Philadelphia, and how those trips corresponded with gas fill-ups on Terry's county-owned Crown Victoria. Jason York, head of database operations at Pearl River Resort, said on the witness stand Terry had been a Players Club member at the... (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Clay supes OK construction payment to build housing Oct 28, 2007
- Travel for arson investigator Bobby Horner to Choctaw Nov. 14-16 and Justice Court Clerk Harriett Bragg to attend Judicial College Seminar at Pearl River Resort Nov. 15-16. - The sale of two junked trucks from Districts 4 and 6. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
By the lazy river (10/3) Oct 5, 2007
In addition to 40 tablescapes by area designers and shops, the event features a silent auction with items such as a trip to Gatlinburg and a stay at the Pearl River Resort, clothing by Collections and music by Paul Brady from 11:30 to shortly after noon. For ticket details, call (662) 327-7820 or (662) 328-5304. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Jazz & Blues countdown and more (9/27) Sep 28, 2007
Proceeds from those will help fund the azz in the Schools" program begun by Miller, with initial funding from the Jazz Foundation of America.Spirits will no doubt be high enough to carry over to Saturday's free Columbus Jazz Fest at the downtown Riverwalk. The day-long music event, sponsored in part by the Columbus Convention ors Bureau, will host over 65 musicians from New Orleans, St. Louis, Ohio and points between on the WCBI Jazz Stage and The Commercial Dispatch Blues Stage from 10 a.m. to... (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Two years ... and still counting (8/30) Aug 31, 2007
Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sept. 1 at Grand Casino, Tunica; Sept. 7 at Pearl River Resort, Philadelphia ... Big Oct. 12 at Pearl River Resort. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Big and Rich bring show to Mississippi Aug 30, 2007
Big and Rich, whose recent album A Horse of a Different Color topped the Billboard country chart, will perform Oct. 12 at 9 p.m. at Pearl River Resort, near Philadelphia. Tickets are $45 and $35. (The Clarion-Ledger)
CVB hopes to see dollar signs from Sturgis South sponsorship Aug 18, 2007
The Columbus CVB joins the Mississippi Department of Tourism and Pearl River Resort as title sponsors. The hope is that the city's increased visibility will draw hotel stays, which usually spin off into business for nearby restaurants, gas stations and convenience stores. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Choctaw Resort Development Enterprise Announces Management Change Aug 17, 2007
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Choctaw Resort Development Enterprise (CRDE), a business enterprise of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians which markets itself as Pearl River Resort, today announced the resignation of Chuck Miller as President/CEO of the enterprise ... "We thank Chuck for his dedication and proficiency in helping the tribe build on the success of Pearl River Resort," said Miko Beasley Denson, CRDE chairman and chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians ... "We wish him success... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mantee wins state Community Economic Development Award Aug 9, 2007
JACKSON - Winners of the 2006 Community Economic Development Awards were announced at the Mississippi Economic Development Council's Awards Banquet at the Pearl River Resort in Philadelphia on July 19. The awards are sponsored by MEDC with support from the Mississippi Development Authority to honor communities throughout the state of Mississippi for their efforts to advance their economic viability through economic and community development programs during the 2006 calendar year. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
2007 Choctaw Indian Princess Pageant/Seventeen vying for title tonight Jul 12, 2007
She is sponsored by the Pearl River Resort ... She is sponsored by the Pearl River Resort. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Denson sworn in as Tribal Chief Jul 12, 2007
Chief Denson called the day historic as he stood on stage at the convention center at the Pearl River Resort surrounded by family, friends, and campaign volunteers shortly after 11 a.m.. "To my volunteers, to my army, I want to give applause," said Denson, speaking at times in his native language. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
News from MSU Media Relations--July 10 Jul 10, 2007
The induction was held at the Pearl River Resort in Philadelphia, Miss. Joining Karatassos in the Class of 2007 was Dr. James Manning, a physician from Jackson and an instrumental figure in founding the Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center and Joel Hap Hudson, former Head Athletic Trainer at Mississippi College and currently an Assistant Professor Emeritus and adjunct professor in kinesiology at MC.. (GenesPage.com)
Choctaws: Denson steps into big shadow Jul 7, 2007
Martin's dedication to the notion of "Choctaw self-determination" has borne fruit not just in the visible Pearl River Resort gaming and golf complex, but in better schools, medical facilities, diversified manufacturing and public safety. The tribe's attempt to move Choctaw gaming to Jackson County now falls under Denson's leadership. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Gamblers find new oases across Southeast Jul 6, 2007
By LORI JOHNSTONFor the Journal-Constitution Published on: 07/08/07. After hard times, the Hard Rock Hotel o in Biloxi, Miss. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Martin trailing rival Jul 4, 2007
Steve, 28, said she is one example of someone who worked her way up to a management position, over quality control at the Pearl River Resort, from a restaurant hostess. She took advantage of a tribal program which grooms budding professionals for management positions. (The Clarion-Ledger)
EDITORIAL/Phillip Martin for Tribal Chief Jun 28, 2007
Three million people visit Pearl River Resort annually. Outside gaming interests should not be running the Tribe. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
COOK/Resort hosts Culinary Masters event May 24, 2007
Pearl River Resort Executive Chef Stafford DeCambra took the "Best in Show" honor along with the grand prize of "Best Overall" during the third annual Culinary Masters event, an American Culinary Federation sanctioned culinary competition held at the resort ... From Pearl River Resort this year taking gold medals were DeCambra and Paul Norton with two each while, Louis Chatham, Tin Nguyen, Noelle Richards, Jacqueline Reed and Arlana Steve each took one. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Seasonal success May 20, 2007
Summer time also means business at Geyser Falls Water Theme Park at Pearl River Resort in Choctaw, Rapids on the Reservoir at the Ross Barnett Reservoir and Fresh Way Produce in Ridgeland. "We'll have in excess of 5,000 visitors on our busiest Saturdays," said Kim Beranek, general manager at Geyser Falls and Clearwater Key. (The Clarion-Ledger)
EDITORIAL/Butch Brown's extreme arrogance May 10, 2007
Six million people visit the Pearl River Resort annually, yet there is not a single four-lane into this county. Butch Brown is one arrogant man, but don't take our word for it. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
EDITORIAL/Butch Brown's parade Apr 26, 2007
On Nov. 29, a handful of leaders met with Brown over dinner at Pearl River Resort "to learn the facts on the [Mississippi 19 four-laning] project directly from the senior manager of the highway department.". Central District Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall, in a speech last year at The Neshoba County Fair, blamed the Mississippi 19 delay on "wasteful spending by bureaucrats" (like Brown) who run the department. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
WORLD SERIES OF BLACKJACK IV Premieres on GSN Apr 26, 2007
Casinos who sent players to the WSOBJ IV include: Atlantic City Hilton and Resorts Atlantic City in New Jersey, Casino Del Sol in Arizona, Choctaw Casino in Oklahoma, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Minnesota, Lucky Eagle Casino in Washington, Pearl River Resort in Mississippi, Silver Legacy Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada, Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Michigan, Thunder Valley Casino in California and the host casino Las Vegas Hilton. Emmy Award winner Andrew Golder is the Executive Producer... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
April 18-Mississippi Juco Sports News Apr 18, 2007
The MACJC All-Star Basketball Games are sponsored by the Pearl River Resort, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Pepsi, Mississippi Sports Medicine and East Central Community College in Decatur. ECCC DIAMOND WARRIORS CRUSH JONES, SWEEP EMCC IN RECORDING NINTH STRAIGHT WIN. (GenesPage.com)
Sports News From Mississippi Junior Colleges Apr 3, 2007
Choctaw Central High School is again serving as host site for the annual event, which is sponsored by the Pearl River Resort, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Pepsi, Mississippi Sports Medicine and East Central Community College in Decatur. Tip-off times are 6 p.m. for the women's contest followed by men's action at 8 p.m. Admission is $6 per person. (GenesPage.com)
EDITORIAL/Litter initiative good Mar 29, 2007
The decision took into account the thousands of visitors who pass through the county annually headed to Pearl River Resort as well as the Neshoba County and Choctaw fairs. "We've got 15,000 to 20,000 visitors coming here for Ham Jam and we want to make our community look more attractive," Mayor Rayburn Waddell said. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Hilton, Choctaws break ground on new hotel Mar 28, 2007
Officials said the two hotels at Pearl River Resort stay booked near capacity, so the additional rooms will add to the resorts business, according to WTOK-TV.. This is really targeted at a non-gaming customer. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Political battle ensues over $375M Coast resort Mar 25, 2007
Located on the Choctaws Pearl River Resort, the casino opened in 2002. PROPOSED COAST CASINO. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Rowell wins state tourism honor Mar 8, 2007
In 2005, Rowell returned to the CDP office as a volunteer, hosting numerous tours of the community many of which originate from Pearl River Resort. Today, Rowell continues to host a growing number of tours of such sites as the Neshoba County and Choctaw Indian fairs, the historic district, local museums and churches. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
COOK OF THE WEEK/It's all about family Mar 1, 2007
Both Kim and Ken work at Pearl River Resort, she as a payroll clerk and he as a kitchen technician, working on the various machines in the restaurants. The couple actually met while working at the resort and have been together for the past 10 years. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Chiefseeking8th term Feb 1, 2007
"During the coming four years I will focus on creating more Tribal jobs, building more Tribal houses, strengthening our schools and healthcare, and further development of the Pearl River Resort to increase Tribal government revenues.". Article Comment Submission Form. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Ray Guy at the 2007 Golden Moon Classic Jan 22, 2007
To reserve a room call the Pearl River Resort at 1-866 ... The social is sponsored by the Pearl River Resort and will include heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar is provided. (Southern Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
SPORTS BRIEFS Jan 11, 2007
Tickets are on sale at the Pearl River Resort, Citizens National Bank and the CDP offices. Tickets will also be on sale at the gates. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
PCA Rodeo finals return next week for four big days Jan 4, 2007
"Tickets are on sale at the Pearl River Resort, Citizens National Bank and the CDP offices. Tickets will also be on sale at the gates. Article Comment Submission Form Please feel free to submit your comments.Article comments are not posted immediately to the Web site. Each submission must be approved by the Web site editor, who may edit content for appropriateness. There may be a delay of 24-48 hours for any submission while the web site editor reviews and approves it. Note: All information on... (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
