North Jackson Rotarian and Architect Jack Allin and businessman and lawyer Wade Creekmore spoke to the Rotary Club of North Jackson about the Lake Okhissa Project of the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance in Franklin County, Mississippi at the Club’s July 16 meeting. The project features a lodge and 1,000 person conference center on the lake which was built on US Forest Service land. The spring-fed lake features crystal-clear water. The concept includes the possibility of a golf course in addition to water-based sports.
Mr. Creekmore discussed Meadville and Franklin County where he spent much of his career. He focused on the excellent school system and the town’s Chess Club, the Southwest Mississippi Chess Foundation, that has taught chess to a large number of Franklin County residents and successfully competed in tournaments nationwide winning many club and individual awards.
Mr. Allin discussed the Lake Okhissa project in detail. The following is an architect’s rendition of the lodge as seen from Lake Okhissa.
The next photo is a rendition of the expected view of the lake as seen from the over the lodge’s swimming pool.
We thank Messrs. Creekmore and Allin for their presentation and for their work on behalf of the citizens of Franklin County. They are shown following their presentation with Club President Greg Campbell (left).
