Amelia Belle Casino

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Amelia Belle Casino was evacuated for15 minutes Friday afternoon while St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office deputies searched the casino after a possible bomb threat was reported. However, no bomb was located, and people were allowed to return to the casino, Sheriff's Office Spokeswoman Traci Landry said. (Submitted)

Sheriff: No bomb found at Amelia Belle after report of possible threat

Amelia Belle Casino was evacuated for about 15 minutes Friday afternoon after the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office received a report of a possible bomb threat.

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Amelia Belle patrons can vote for their favorite Christmas tree and the charity it represents through Dec. 19 in the casino’s Trees of Hope campaign. The dozen trees were given to non-profit organizations hailing from or with ties to the area to decorate. The first place winner will receive $3,000, second place receives $1,000, third place receives $800, fourth and fifth places receive $500 and runners-up each receive $300. The casino will hold a separate promotion Dec. 8 and Dec. 22, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, called Bring a Can to Win a Grand. Casino guests can bring multiple canned goods to receive an entry for each canned good toward $1,000 in Slot Dollars. The canned goods benefit St. Mary Council on Aging. (Daily Review Photo by Jean. L. Kaess)

Amelia Belle presents Trees of Hope

Amelia Belle patrons can vote for their favorite Christmas tree and the charity it represents through Dec. 19 in the casino’s Trees of Hope campaign.

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