Situated near the Mississippi River, the town of Tunica, Mississippi is the county seat of Tunica County. The community was named for the Tunica people, a group of Native American tribes that inhabited the area before being pushed out by European-American settlement. Established in 1884, Tunica was one of the most impoverished paces in the United States until the 1990s. Its economic status has improved considerably since a resort gambling area was developed in nearby Robinsonville, also known as Tunica Resorts. Although most of the development has occurred outside of Tunica, the casinos have employed several locals, and visitors shop in local stores and stay in local hotels. Tunica was first settled in the early 1800s, but it became known for its poverty conditions, which did not improve considerably until nearby casinos were introduced in the early 1990s. Today, the town serves largely as a bedroom community that also sustains some commercial development, including guest accommodations. US Highway 61 passes through the eastern portion of town, in a north-south direction. Nearby communities include North Tunica, Hollywood, and Robinsonville, to the north, as well as Austin, Banks, Clayton, Cottonville, Dooley, Dubbs, Evansville, Little Texas, Lost Lake, Maud, and Prichard. Memphis, Tennessee is about fifty-two miles northeast of Tunica.
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First Baptist Church of Tunica, Mississippi
Established in 1898, the Baptist congregation on Main Street serves the Tunica, Mississippi community. Directions and a map show the location of the church, its affiliations are given, and sermon outlines, sermon audio, and a service schedule, calendar of events, and announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.fbctunica.com/
Offering news, sports, farm and business stories, community news, birth announcements, engagements and weddings, legal notices, obituaries, a sheriff’s report, and opinion columns, the newspaper is largely focused on the Tunica, Mississippi area. Subscriptions may be made through the site, and advertising information is included.
http://www.tunicatimes.com/
With 48,000 square feet of climate-controlled floor space and two additional covered arenas, the Tunica, Mississippi facility hosts rodeos, trade shows, and sporting competitions. Facility information, photographs, a calendar of events, and online bookings of events are featured.
http://tunicaarena.com/
Tunica Chamber & Economic Development Foundation
Formed for the purpose of encouraging and facilitating business and economy in Tunica, Mississippi, the site includes an overview of the organization, meeting schedules, and information about its economic development projects, retirement living facilities, key industries and available business sites.
http://www.tunicachamber.com/
Tunica Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Tunica CVB offers general information about its organizational structure and meeting schedules, along with a guide to hotels and restaurants in Tunica, Mississippi, area attractions and gambling establishments. Meeting venues, a meeting planner guide, and group travel are discussed.
http://www.tunicatravel.com/
Headquartered in Tunica, Mississippi, the public school system operates Rosa Fort High School, Tunica Middle School, Dundee Elementary School, Robinsonville Elementary School, Tunica Elementary School, and David Williams Jr. Career and Technical Center, offering a PK-12th grade curriculum as well as job training programs. A district calendar, board meeting dates and agendas, and a staff directory are featured.
http://www.tunicak12.org/
Located on Main Street, the Tunica, Mississippi florist offers a wide range of floral arrangements, seasonal flowers, live plants, prom flowers, and custom orders. A catalog of its products is available online, and purchases may be made through the site, by telephone or at the shop, with local delivery available.
http://www.tunicafloristllc.com/
Headquartered in the county seat of Tunica, Mississippi, the SO offers law enforcement services throughout the county. Its organizational structure, including the names of everyone who served as sheriff, with photos of several, are featured, with information about its jail operations, K-9 patrol, special operations, and community relations programs.
http://www.tunicamssheriff.com/
Tunica, Mississippi is the county seat of Tunica County. The official municipal web site features a profile and history of the town, administrative and departmental contacts, meeting agendas and minutes, a calendar of events, news, announcements and public notices.
http://townoftunica.com/
Tunica United Methodist Church
Dedicated in 1942, the UMC congregation meets at its facilities on School Street, in Tunica, Mississippi. Its history and a profile of the church is presented, with Sunday and weekday schedules, a church calendar, staff directory and office hours, and information about its missions and training programs.
http://tunicamethodist.com/
This guide to casinos in Tunica, Mississippi and the surrounding region offers information and links to casino locations and web sites, an entertainment calendar, golf courses, and area attractions, motels and other guest accommodations, restaurants, and events, as well as a map of the city.
http://www.tunicasinos.com/
