Groups opposed to a proposed Choctaw casino in Jackson County are pleased the new chief, elected Tuesday, apparently has no plans to pursue the idea.
We’re very optimistically excited about that,” said Carl King, chairman of Jackson County United for Families. His group opposes Martin’s plans to build a $375 million Choctaw casino in Jackson County and hopes Denson will abandon that idea.
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