Miner Convention Center: Construction gets under way

Workers from Perkins Plumbing of Harviell, a subcontractor for Sides Construction in Jackson, the general contractor, put in water and sewer lines for the Miner Convention Center's ladies restroom in the facility's southwest corner. Scott Welton, Staff

The facility may also serve as a base upon which to build up local businesses.

"It's really generated a lot of interest in the area," said Janet Tuttle, Miner's city clerk. "Of course the hotels are looking for more business out of it. I think it will be a big asset to the area when it finally gets finished."

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