Deuce McAllister and Partners Sign King Edward Deal | Jackson Free Press | Jackson, MS

Deuce McAllister and Partners Sign King Edward Deal

Oct. 19, 2004—Clarion-Ledger reports: "The Jackson Redevelopment Authority today approved a development package for the dilapidated King Edward Hotel. The approval will allow HRI Inc., a partnership that includes New Orleans Saints All-Pro running back Deuce McAllister, Matt Bataille of Mandeville, La., and Jackson attorney David Watkins, to proceed with gutting the inside of the West Capitol Street hotel, Bataille said today. [...] Watkins said the project will cost $30 million to $35 million and will begin in mid-January when a contractor is hired. It is expected to take about 20 months to complete and should be finished in late 2006.

"Apartments will make for 80 percent of the development and 20 percent will be luxury office space. Downstairs will feature a four star restaurant, a Starbucks and a boutique. The second floor will have light commercial tenants and retail office space, Watkins said."

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