Opened in: 1950s
Location: Mississippi-Alabama Fairgrounds, Sowashee Road, Meridian MS
Seating Capacity: 1200
The Meridian Sports Center was part of a large entertainment complex owned by A.L. Royal of Meridian, MS. The building was on the Mississippi-Alabama Fairgrounds, which were adjacent to the Royal Drive-In and the Royal Land Amusement Park. The entire complex is still standing but had been abandoned for years, although the property is still owned by the Royal family.
Current view of the entrance to the Mississippi-Alabama Fairgrounds
Current overhead view of the abandoned Mississippi-Alabam Fairgrounds. The Meridian Sports Center is the white building on the right
The movie screen of the Royal Drive-In as it looks currenrtly
The entrance to Royal Land Amusement Park as it looks currently