News/Capital/Apr 9, 2026

Amazon raises Mississippi data center plan to $25B with 2,000 jobs

Amazon announced an additional $12 billion of data center investment in central Mississippi, lifting its planned total in the state to $25 billion. The biggest piece is an $11 billion expansion of its Madison County operations, with a new $1 billion project in Clinton. Amazon expects more than 2,000 jobs in the state, adding to AWS capacity that supports its AI spending.

  • Total planned capital investment in Mississippi: $25B
  • New central Mississippi investment: $12B
  • Madison County expansion: $11B and 700 jobs; Clinton project: $1B and 100 jobs
  • More than 2,000 jobs expected statewide
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Office of Governor Tate Reeves (Mississippi)
Apr 9, 2026
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