King Edward Opens


Jackson Developer David Watkins (second from left) is joined by (from left) Jackson
Mayor Harvey Johnson, Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant, NFL star Deuce McAllister.

Large Crowd toasts rebirth of Jackson Landmark

With a toast "Long Live the King" Jackson Developer David Watkins realized a dream, as the renovated King Edward Hotel opened for business Thursday, Dec. 17. The hotel, which will be operated as a Hilton Garden Inn, also includes one- and two-bedroom apartments on the top floors

Watkins, a long with a host of officials, including Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant and Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson, discussed the importance of the hotel's renovation to the revitalization of downtown Jackson


David Watkins calls opening
of King Edward Mississippi's
Christmas Present


A cake designed to look like the King Edward Hotel was
served at the opening of the renovated building in Jackson.


A large crowd was on hand for the ribbon cutting
of the King Edward, which will be a Hilton Garden Inn


The lobby of the Hotel has been restored
 to reflect the Hotel's original design.

  

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