Wild Rose casino plans revealed

” As reported by the Clinton Herald: “Wild Rose Casino/Mississippi Belle II General Manager Tim Bollman unveiled the final plans for the new Wild Rose casino at the City Council’s committee of the whole meeting … via Rgtonline.com

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Mon, April 30th, 2007

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