2 years after Katrina, Casinos lead economy
Found this little excerpt from an article:
Signs of the devastation remain among the scattered signs of hope. Along the coastal highway, most of the twisted metal, concrete and other storm debris has been cleared, leaving vacant, grassy lots in many places where stately century-old homes once overlooked the white sand beaches.
In some places, front porch steps lead to nowhere and high-rise condominiums have sprung up where homes and businesses used to stand. About 13,000 families are still in government-issued trailers.
Casinos are a major driver of Biloxi’s economy - music from the Hard Rock hotel and casino could be heard during the morning service - and city leaders hope their presence in the community will attract new investment, particularly among smaller, mom-and-pop-type hotels and restaurants.
“We had a long way to go, but we’re coming back,” Holloway said, while acknowledging that doesn’t mean Katrina will be forgotten.
Source: WDAMÂ