Jackson Jambalaya

Note: In light of recent events concerning the Farish Street project, JJ decided to repost this story from June 2012. It should be noted these funds were spent before David Watkins became involved with the project. JJ also learned a major bank in Jackson loaned $6 million to someone to "do something" about the shotgun houses on Farish Street. Needless to say, the money never was spent on its intended use. This loan also took place before Mr. Watkins became involved with the project.Here is the original post. It has been moved forward and the comments are intact.


Note: Cathead wrote this post. Cathead is a new contributing writer for JJ.

Despite spending in excess of $21 million for more than twenty years, the prospects of transforming Farish Street into an oasis of bright lights, great food and memorable music have begun to lose their luster.

The whole story as to why Farish Street stands as a sad, neglected spectacle in the heart of the city will never be completely known as the only easily accessible record of the Farish Street revitalization effort is in the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH).

Apparently JJ's recent posts about Farish Street got someone's attention. Here is a power point presentation that appeared on the website of Downtown Jackson Partners Monday. We report. You decide.




Farish Street video tour by JJ
JJ article on Farish Street grants

After Cathead wrote the story last week about the $21 million spent on Farish Street since 1989, I thought JJ should at least show you what Farish Street looks like today so here is the video tour of Farish Street. Enjoy.