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06/24/2005 $1.5 Billion Underway in Destination Development and Growth
With $1.5 billion in tourism developments, the Mississippi Gulf Coast is experiencing a whirlwind of growth.
07/25/2005 Arts Abound on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
The Mississippi Gulf Coast has long been recognized as a cultural center cultivating such notable artists as Walter Anderson, George Ohr, and Alice Moseley; today, the arts scene along the Coast continues to flourish.
07/13/2005 Beauvoir Invites Local Residents to Visit
Special Discount for Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, Stone and George County Residents from July 18 to August 28
07/12/2005 Harrison County Tourism Commission Opposes Close-In Offshore Drilling
The Harrison County Tourism Commission, which oversees the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau, has adopted a resolution opposing offshore exploration, drilling and development of oil, gas, minerals, and other hydrocarbons adjacent to the Gulf Islands National Seashore, including any areas between the islands and the coastline.
07/08/2005 Governor Declares State of Emergency
Gov. Haley Barbour declared a state proclamation earlier this morning.
06/22/2005 The Centennial Exhibition: “Everything I See is New and Strange” opens at Walter Anderson Museum of Art June 2, 2005
Walter Inglis Anderson: Everything I See Is New and Strange, which debuted at the Smithsonian Institution’s Arts and Industries Building on September 25, 2003, and which was on view to critical and public acclaim until January 11, 2004 to an audience of more than 300,000 people will return to its place of origin in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, where it will be presented until September 18, 2005.
06/20/2005 AMERICAN EAGLE ADDS SERVICE BETWEEN GULFPORT-BILOXI AND DALLAS/FORT WORTH
American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will add nonstop service between Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport beginning October 30. American Eagle will operate two daily round-trip flights between the two cities using 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 jets.
06/03/2005 Destination Development & Growth on Mississippi Gulf Coast
$1.5 Billion Underway in Destination Development and Growth on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
04/27/2005 Cruisin’ the Coast, Nationally Recognized Classic Car Event Rolls Back to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for 10th Year
Get ready for a classic blast at the 10th Annual Cruisin’ the Coast, a nationally recognized classic car event on the Mississippi Gulf Coast featuring an entire week of drag races, top-name ’50s & ’60s entertainment, automotive displays, casino activities and special events, Oct. 2-9, 2005.
04/27/2005 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi Adds a New Dimension to the Mississippi Gulf Coast
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, opening in September 2005, will rock the Mississippi Gulf Coast with hip nightlife, fine cuisine, and headline entertainment. The new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is a $235 million project that contributes to over $1 billion in current tourism developments on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
04/27/2005 Peter Anderson Festival Showcases Fine Arts on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
More than 100,000 visitors are expected at the 27th Annual Peter Anderson Festival of Art in Ocean Springs, November 5-6, 2005, where local and regional artists display their wares in tribute to Biloxi master potter, Peter Anderson.
02/01/2005 Updated: More than $800 Million Underway in Destination Development
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Under Construction
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Biloxi broke ground February 10, 2004, and is scheduled to open summer 2005. The $235 million resort will feature a 306-room hotel...
02/01/2005 Centuries of Maritime History Celebrated on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast
Mississippi’s Gulf Coast will be “decked out” with color as fishermen celebrate the beginning of the shrimp season with the Biloxi Shrimp Festival and the Blessing of the Fleet on April 30-May 1, 2005.
02/01/2005 The Spirit of Southern Hospitality and Heritage Showcased at Spring Pilgrimage on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast
Towns along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast will showcase private homes, exquisite gardens, charming historical sites, and Southern hospitality at this year’s 58th Annual Spring Pilgrimage, April 2-9, 2005.
02/01/2005 “Smokin’ the Sound” Brings High Speed and Excitement Back to Mississippi’s Gulf Coast
Thrill-seeking drivers are preparing to start their engines again for the Second Annual “Smokin’ the Sound,” Mississippi’s Gulf Coast world-class powerboat races held in Biloxi, April 22-24, 2005.
01/24/2005 Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Celebrates Irish Heritage with 2005 St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
The “luck of the Irish” will blanket Mississippi’s Gulf Coast with green beads, green beer, and great entertainment for 2005 St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

 
 
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