US EditionAmazon Announces Plans to Invest $25 Billion in Mississippi
The expansion adds 800 jobs and lifts Amazon’s planned Mississippi investment to $25 billion, with most spending in Madison County and Clinton.
- On Thursday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced that Amazon Web Services will invest $12 billion in the state, including $11 billion for Madison County and $1 billion for a Clinton data center facility.
- These projects create 800 new jobs, bringing Amazon's total planned capital investment in Mississippi to $25 billion and pushing expected employment across all state projects to more than 2,000 jobs.
- Entergy Mississippi President Haley Fisackerly stated the company's infrastructure contributions will enable $300 million in grid improvements and reduce power outages by 50% for customers at no additional cost.
- Canton Public School District Superintendent Dwight Luckett highlighted the company's impact on local STEM programs, noting these initiatives are "preparing us to prepare our students for tomorrow."
- Some members of the Mississippi Legislature recently raised concerns regarding the high water usage required by data centers, emphasizing that consistent access to clean water remains a challenge in several municipalities.
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Amazon Is Expanding Data Centers in Central Mississippi, Governor Announces
Amazon Web Services is expanding its Mississippi data centers in Ridgeland and Clinton, with $13 billion in investments. Gov. Tate Reeves calls it a “blueprint” for other states to follow. The post Amazon Is Expanding Data Centers in Central Mississippi, Governor Announces appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.
Gov. Reeves, local leaders announce Amazon’s plans to invest $25 billion across Mississippi
Gov. Reeves, local leaders announce Amazon’s plans to invest $25 billion across Mississippi JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves joined state and local leaders to announce Amazon’s expansion plan, which will invest a total of $25 billion across the state. The announcement was made at a press conference on Thursday morning. “Amazon isn’t just reinvesting in Mississippi — the company is once again betting on our people. $25 bil…
Amazon to build more data centers in Mississippi
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Amazon announces plans to invest $25 billion in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Amazon announced plans to invest an additional $12 billion in central Mississippi. This latest announcement includes a planned $11 billion expansion of the company’s existing data center operations in Madison County. Officials said the project will create 700 new jobs. The announcement also includes a new planned $1 billion project in [...]
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