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business1 day ago•15 min saved

Amazon Expands Mississippi Data Centers as AI Buildout Grows to $25B

Amazon said it has accelerated its Mississippi data-center program to about $25 billion as part of a broader plan to invest roughly $200 billion in AI infrastructure in 2026, sending shares higher after CEO Andy Jassy floated selling its own AI chips to outside customers. The push follows earlier Mississippi investments ($10B in Madison County and $3B in Warren County) and adds another $11B for Madison County and $1B for Hinds County, with additional data-center bets in Pennsylvania and New Zealand. Analysts remain bullish with a Strong Buy consensus and an average target around $284, implying upside from current levels.

via TipRanks|

#ai-chips #amazon #amzn

politics18 days ago•7 min saved

Alito: Election Day is a single day in late-ballot dispute

Justice Samuel Alito argued for a literal reading of 'day' during arguments over Mississippi’s law allowing postmarked ballots to count if received after Election Day, signaling skepticism toward late-ballot schemes. The Supreme Court’s conservative-leaning bloc appeared wary of broad late-ballot counting in Watson v. RNC, a decision that could affect about a dozen states that count postmarked ballots after Election Day; Roberts and Kagan urged caution about impacting early voting. A ruling expected by summer could shape rules for the 2026 midterms, while military/overseas ballots would likely be unaffected.

via Fox News|

#election-day #late-ballots #mississippi

politics19 days ago•5 min saved

Supreme Court weighs Mississippi’s rule counting late mail-in ballots

The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Mississippi’s rule counting mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day if received within five business days, a decision that could upend similar late-count rules in about 18 states and territories and influence midterm outcomes as part of a broader national fight over mail-in voting.

via The New York Times|

#elections #mail-in-voting #mississippi

politics19 days ago•3 min saved

Supreme Court weighs whether late mail ballots can be counted

The Supreme Court will hear Mississippi’s challenge to a law that allows counting mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but received after, a ruling with potential implications for other states and the upcoming midterm elections.

via NBC News|

#election-law #mail-in-ballots #midterm-elections

politics19 days ago•14 min saved

SCOTUS weighs late-arriving ballots in Mississippi election case

The Supreme Court heard arguments over whether ballots arriving after Election Day can be counted in a Mississippi case, a pivotal voting-rights dispute that could reshape late-arrival mail-in ballot rules nationwide.

via AP News|

#elections #mail-ballots #mississippi

crime23 days ago•4 min saved

DiBiase Jr. Faces Decades in Mississippi Welfare-Fund Fraud Case Over Lavish Purchases

Former WWE star Ted DiBiase Jr. is accused in Mississippi’s largest public-corruption case of siphoning TEFAP and TANF welfare funds to his shell companies, using roughly $3 million (2017–2018) to buy a $1.4 million home, a $55,000 pontoon boat and other luxury items, with prosecutors saying the money was misused to fund lavish purchases; he faces up to 120 years in prison if convicted.

via New York Post|

#crime #fraud #mississippi

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Mississippi approves xAI gas-fired plant to power SpaceX data centers

Mississippi regulators approved xAI's plan to build a 41-turbine natural gas power plant in Southaven to power its nearby data centers, despite protests over noise and air pollution and plans for possible legal challenges over federal permits and environmental reviews.

via CNBC|

#data-centers #mississippi #pollution

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Thompson holds on in MS-2 Dem primary as Eller edges Wilson in GOP

In Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District, Democratic incumbent Bennie Thompson won the Democratic primary with about 86% of the 65,100 votes, defeating Evan Turnage and Pertis Williams (AP called the winner). In the Republican primary, Ron Eller narrowly defeated Kevin Wilson, 51.1% to 48.9% of 22,884 votes. The Cook Political Report still rates the district Solidly Democratic, giving Thompson a strong path to November.

via The New York Times|

#democratic-primary #mississippi #politics

environment1 month ago•7 min saved

Mississippi drone footage exposes xAI's unpermitted gas-turbine plant amid EPA clash

Drone- and thermal-imaging investigations show xAI operating 15+ unpermitted gas-turbine units at its Southaven facility in Mississippi, despite an EPA ruling that such sources require permits; state regulators say the turbines are portable and exempt, while the EPA and environmental groups warn this violates the Clean Air Act and poses health risks as xAI seeks permits for more turbines and expansion of its Colossus datacenters.

via The Guardian|

#clean-air-act #environment #epa

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

Mississippi pushes state-level Voting Rights Act to shield voters as federal protections wobble

Mississippi lawmakers introduced a state-level Voting Rights Act that would create a Mississippi voting rights commission and require pre-clearance for changes to election policy, aiming to protect minority voters amid ongoing doubts about federal protections after Supreme Court rulings. The bill follows broader momentum for state-level acts, supported by legal groups that argue state laws can strengthen voting rights even if federal protections weaken, though its passage remains uncertain as it faces committee hurdles.

via The Guardian|

#civil-rights #elections #mississippi

business2 months ago•4 min saved

Huntington Bancshares Completes Cadence Bank Merger, Broadening Texas and Southern Footprint

Huntington Bancshares closed its merger with Cadence Bank, expanding its presence across Texas and the South and becoming the eighth-largest bank in Texas and the top bank in Mississippi by deposits; the combined company holds about $279 billion in assets, $221 billion in deposits and $187 billion in loans as of December 31, 2025, with nearly 1,400 branches in 21 states, and Cadence’s 390 branches will be retained with customer conversions to Huntington's systems planned for mid-2026. Three former Cadence directors—Dan Rollins, Virginia Hepner, and Alice Rodriguez—joined Huntington's board.

via Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN)|

#bank-merger #business #cadence-bank

local2 months ago•3 min saved

xAI Donates 1,000 Generators to Mississippi and Nashville Storm Areas

xAI is donating 500 generators to Tippah County, Mississippi, and another 500 to Nashville Electric Service to aid communities hit by a winter storm; the generators are en route from Atlanta, with officials noting widespread outages and confirming the donations. Mississippi and Tennessee governors publicly thanked Elon Musk, who also said Tesla Powerwalls were being explored as additional relief.

via localmemphis.com|

#generators #local #mississippi

us-news2 months ago•17 min saved

Mississippi mobilizes 135 snowplows to clear icy highways amid Deep South storm

Mississippi is deploying 135 snowplows to clear ice- and snow-covered highways as a winter storm brings freezing temperatures and widespread outages across the Deep South.

via AP News|

#ice #mississippi #outages

weather2 months ago•7 min saved

Ice and Outages Hammer the Deep South as Winter Storm Sweeps In

A sweeping winter storm dumped snow and ice across the Deep South, killing at least 10 people and leaving hundreds of thousands without power, as roads iced over, campuses (including Ole Miss in Oxford) closed, and crews raced to restore electricity.

via The New York Times|

#deep-south #ice-storm #mississippi

environment2 months ago•30 min saved

Winter storm bites north Mississippi with outages and closures

Winter storm dumped snow and freezing rain across northern Mississippi, causing widespread damage and outages—peaking at about 12% of customers—as well as school closures in Oxford/Lafayette County and other districts. Officials warned conditions could worsen before improving, with FEMA declaring an emergency for Mississippi and power infrastructure damaged across counties from Oxford to Natchez, creating dangerous travel and requiring days to restore service.

via mississippitoday.org|

#environment #ice-storm #mississippi