tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post6401872380340431142..comments2024-03-28T11:00:11.831-05:00Comments on Jackson Jambalaya: Flashback Friday: Convention Center Kingfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-87702341868825304932019-01-13T09:26:45.509-06:002019-01-13T09:26:45.509-06:00It's true that the Convention Center was poorl...It's true that the Convention Center was poorly thought out and has been poorly managed.<br /><br />It would, however, be a mistake to close it just when the things that should have been in place, like a hotel in close proximity that was large enough and nice enough to house conventioneers exists.<br /><br />Also, for those of you who haven't been downtown in a long time, it's time to take a drive. Go first on a weekday and just try to find a parking place. Just drive around...with your eyes open so you'll note new restaurants and buildings.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-85381859725062806872019-01-12T20:09:22.229-06:002019-01-12T20:09:22.229-06:00@ 9:36am
Thanks for the information & links.
...@ 9:36am<br /><br />Thanks for the information & links.<br />Wasn't aware of it.<br />Who put this up & how long has it been around?<br /><br />(I was actually thinking "BIG" when thinking of conventions centers, but this does look very nice)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-53639374890584867822019-01-12T19:32:14.836-06:002019-01-12T19:32:14.836-06:00Still Mississippi. Still next to last. Still fight...Still Mississippi. Still next to last. Still fighting like crabs in a barrel. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-64544694915563672642019-01-12T18:10:28.534-06:002019-01-12T18:10:28.534-06:00Hehe thought it was sold as part of the intergalac...Hehe thought it was sold as part of the intergalactic telecom center that Jackson was to beAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-83564592612473901542019-01-12T17:19:16.044-06:002019-01-12T17:19:16.044-06:003:23 Yeah but you could put one of those nice his...3:23 Yeah but you could put one of those nice historical markers in front of it. Make it part of the civil rights tour. The whole city will be part of the tour. Very nice. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-22608042856341516632019-01-12T16:51:21.973-06:002019-01-12T16:51:21.973-06:00I am afraid the nay sayers are right on this one. ...I am afraid the nay sayers are right on this one. Makes me sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-49968067081982337792019-01-12T15:23:47.521-06:002019-01-12T15:23:47.521-06:00If the Convention Center closes, it will be far wo...If the Convention Center closes, it will be far worse than if it had never been built. It will stand as a testament to undesirability of Jackson, Mississippi for decades to come.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-23062740616110856112019-01-12T14:50:35.824-06:002019-01-12T14:50:35.824-06:00Who got what of the dough skimmed on this deal?Who got what of the dough skimmed on this deal?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-5926809760921433902019-01-12T12:01:03.067-06:002019-01-12T12:01:03.067-06:00Potholes, crime, no water system, shrinking tax ba...Potholes, crime, no water system, shrinking tax base, make the convention center irrelevant.<br />The leadership had no foresight into such things. They had no experience.<br />It wasn't all their fault. Their predecessors only passed the buck. They didn't see it coming and when they left they didn't care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-3293435595364086622019-01-12T11:49:58.857-06:002019-01-12T11:49:58.857-06:00Those were the days! Everything was brand new. T...Those were the days! Everything was brand new. The Black professional class in Jackson was rapidly taking the helm of city government and anything but unlimited optimism was unacceptable. Never mind the distinct possibility of financial flight from the city and the expansion of the criminal element. Never mind the fact that the people in charge could not raise enough money to pay their own salaries outside government. Never mind the fact that Jackson is not a "destination city" even if they call it one. Never mind the fact that large conventions expect certain amenities which were not yet part of the package being proposed. Let's build it! If it works, we are the champions! <br />If not, so what, we had no skin in the game anyway. We had good salaries. Move to Madison. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-15792968736909217482019-01-12T11:14:26.154-06:002019-01-12T11:14:26.154-06:00Perhaps this boondoggle could have been repurposed...Perhaps this boondoggle could have been repurposed into the two museums that were built (Mississippi and Civil Rights). And why didn't the Westin build next to it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-79762552001720885992019-01-12T10:34:24.491-06:002019-01-12T10:34:24.491-06:00I attended a Marco Rubio event at this venue. It&#...I attended a Marco Rubio event at this venue. It's was quite nice. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-92085635497200341972019-01-12T09:47:35.860-06:002019-01-12T09:47:35.860-06:00Why sir, there's nothin' on earth like a g...Why sir, there's nothin' on earth like a genuine, bona fide, subsidized, modern convention center!<br /><br />We've sold convention centers to Brockway, Ogdenville, and North Haverbrook, and by gum it put them on the map.<br /><br />We swear it's Jackson's only choice! Throw up your hands and raise your voice!<br /><br />Convention center! Convention center! Convention Center!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-49366619120389092822019-01-12T09:39:30.015-06:002019-01-12T09:39:30.015-06:00Come one come all to the largest family reunion ve...Come one come all to the largest family reunion venue in the State!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-38864769836117826782019-01-12T09:36:31.863-06:002019-01-12T09:36:31.863-06:00Earlier blog question if Meridian, MS had a conven...Earlier blog question if Meridian, MS had a convention center. Click on links below.<br />https://www.meridiannecc.com/vtour.html<br /><br />https://www.meridiannecc.com/gallery.html#<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-9072702123371145012019-01-12T09:25:35.502-06:002019-01-12T09:25:35.502-06:00telecom center? it looks like the star wars sand ...telecom center? it looks like the star wars sand cruiser. <br /><br />money for schools? that’s always thrown in there...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-87730490832590327892019-01-12T09:16:09.287-06:002019-01-12T09:16:09.287-06:00I remember that MSU- FLA game-I remember that MSU- FLA game-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-46274525864540909072019-01-12T09:15:15.279-06:002019-01-12T09:15:15.279-06:00@7:57
I was thinking the same thing.
I have an ...@7:57<br /><br />I was thinking the same thing. <br /><br />I have an idea that this albatross will eventually be "sold" to JSU for $1. <br /><br />Bring back JUBILEE! JAM.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-9525526398225336712019-01-12T09:01:51.018-06:002019-01-12T09:01:51.018-06:00Without a hotel on top or right next door it will ...Without a hotel on top or right next door it will never realize it's potential and value to the city.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-21271845182194715512019-01-12T08:26:43.563-06:002019-01-12T08:26:43.563-06:00It only exists to function as a use for a certain ...It only exists to function as a use for a certain group. It was not built for everyone. I would like to see if anyone could gain access to the database that listed by event what the event was and how much was paid for use of the building. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-36329201929066553982019-01-12T08:25:30.314-06:002019-01-12T08:25:30.314-06:00@7:57 AM - You silly boy. Taxes never expire, but...@7:57 AM - You silly boy. Taxes never expire, but sheeple will be sheeple and believe the pols.Cynical Samhttp://www.jacksonbecorrupt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-58462199867471891592019-01-12T08:18:54.370-06:002019-01-12T08:18:54.370-06:00Was Ben Allen in on this hoax? (asking for Leland ...Was Ben Allen in on this hoax? (asking for Leland Speed the elder)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-56937869990684261732019-01-12T07:57:38.662-06:002019-01-12T07:57:38.662-06:00I'm curious - did the 'carefully limited t...I'm curious - did the 'carefully limited tax' expire yet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-7146983825796876662019-01-12T05:55:39.893-06:002019-01-12T05:55:39.893-06:00'I told you so.'
M, 2004'I told you so.'<br />M, 2004Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com