Page 3 - Mississippi/Louisiana Gaming News - Winter, 2022

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Pageants to be
held at Pearl
River Resort
CHOCTAW — Pearl River
Resort announced that the 2022 Miss Mississippi USA and Miss Mississippi Teen USA Pageants will be held at the Silver Star Convention Center on April 1 and 2.
“Pearl River Resort is proud
to be the new home of the Miss Mississippi USA pageants,” said Sonny Johnson, president and CEO of Pearl River Resort. “The young ladies that participate will create a lifetime of memories and it is truly an honor to be part their special moment.”
“We are very excited to hold our upcoming event more centrally located in the state at the gorgeous Pearl River Resort,” said Kim Greenwood, pageant director, adding that the resort will be the perfect place for contestants vying for the titles of Miss Mississippi USA and Miss Mississippi Teen USA.
The winners of these two events will travel on to the national competitions of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA.
The reigning Miss USA, Asya Branch, hails from Booneville, Mississippi, and competed at the Miss Universe pageant in May, where she placed 21st. She made history when she was the first African American to be named Miss Mississippi USA and then again when she was the first titleholder from Mississippi to win the Miss USA title.
Current titleholders Bailey Mae Anderson, Miss Mississippi USA 2021, and Mattie Grace Morris, Miss Mississippi Teen USA 2021, will relinquish their crowns following a year of representing the state at various events and functions.
Greenwood Productions
is accepting applications for contestants to take part in the events. For more information, call (615) 891-0557 or email info@ greenwoodproductions.com.
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WINTER 2022
COVER STORY
8 Record-Breaking Revenue MGHA annual report reveals Mississippi casinos show best revenues in 15 years.
FEATURES
5 Sweet Treats, Sweet Slots Fitz Casino & Hotel expands slot floor, adds restaurants.
6 Veteran of the Quarter Caesars Entertainment gives Harrah’s Gulf Coast employee top honor.
7 Life Saving Employee Treasure Bay worker rushes in to save choking guest.
16 Christmas Fun Employees celebrated with parties, contests, treats and more.
4 From the MGHA Southern Gaming Summit returns to Biloxi in May.
10 Moving Ahead
New COO of MGM Resorts Southeast Operations; promotions across the state.
14 People In The News Employees honored for accomplishments.
18 Contributions & Donations Holidays made happier for
so many thanks to casino employees.
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