Mississippi’s Data Center Boom | Jackson News

Mississippi’s tech boom is heating up with seven new data centers on the horizon, promising high-paying jobs and $141 million in tax revenue already from existing facilities—before the big projects even open. Companies like Compass Datacenters are partnering with local colleges to train locals for these roles, while Amazon’s special tax breaks contrast with others using decades-old exemptions. Amid this surge, a German cookie giant invests $70 million and state leaders grapple with closing the wage gap for Black women—showing how Mississippi’s economy is being reshaped by tech, industry, and inequality all at once. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/695d369243cff7a8