The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians (JBCI) held a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremonies Monday morning, July 20, for their newly renovated Miko’s Gaming, located at 3020 Hina Chahta Street in Jena. The new facility offers some 70 gaming machines, a large bar, a TV wall and its restaurant is open from 2-10 p.m. daily. The facility is open Sunday-Thursday from 9 a.m. until 12 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 a.m. Shown above participating in the ribbon cutting were: (from left) Tudor Construction’s Richard Sanders, JBCI Tribal Council Member Jason Norris, JBCI Tribal Council Member Lillie Williamson, JBCI Tribal Member and Ex Tribal Council Member Christy Murphy, JBCI Tribal Member and Ex Tribal Chief Cheryl Smith, JBCI Tribal Council Member Lacy McGuffee, JBCI Tribal Chief Libby Rogers, Miko’s Manager Dion Smith, JBCI Tribal Council Member Bryan Nugent, Braddock Architect Mike Holt and Tudor Construction Nick Nicholson.