With the havoc
wreaked by Hurricane Katrina, the state's beachfront along the Gulf
will no doubt be months and perhaps years in recovery.
Many of the
Mississsippi's prime Gulf Shore attractions have been devastated
by the 20-plus foot wall of water that came ashore Labor Day weekend
2005, causing many of the area's hotels and business and virtually
all offshore casinos to fold completely.
But
if if the past few years is any indicator, the Gulf is coming back
better than ever.
Watch
these pages for news and updates on the "Nevada of the South"
as casinos
reopen, gambling boats once again ply the waters of the state's
Gulf shores, and beach communities
bounce back from Katrina's aftermath...
02-2009
- Thomas McMillan hits the jackpot
at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Biloxi.
Gulf
Coast Tourism Guide - A still lively online tourism site
with the latest information on rebuilding, with links to weather
reports and news updates.
Biloxi
and The Mississippi Gulf Coast - Engaging history and
great illustrated overview of traditonal attractions throughout
the year, with weather info, related links.
Ocean
Springs - News on the cleanup and recovery, with info
on how you can help with donations, local pictures of Katrina's
aftermath, and updates on area reopenings.