Amazon announced on Thursday that it will invest $25 billion in Mississippi to support data center operations.
“Two years ago, Amazon broke ground on its first data center campus in Madison County—the largest capital investment in Mississippi’s history at the time. That milestone was followed by a $3 billion planned investment in Warren County,” Amazon stated.
“Today, we’re proud to share that our total statewide planned investment has reached $25 billion, with plans to create 2,000 high-skilled jobs across all our Mississippi data center operations, further solidifying the state’s position as a leader in technology and innovation,” it continued.
“$25 billion total investment. 2,000 total jobs. @amazon is investing another $12 billion and creating 800 more jobs across Madison and Hinds County. That makes $25 billion and 2,000 jobs in announcements in Madison, Warren and Hinds counties in just the last two years,” Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said.
“The company isn’t just reinvesting in our state — they are again betting on our people. Mississippi has momentum and THIS is our time!” he continued.
$25 billion total investment.
2,000 total jobs. @amazon is investing another $12 billion and creating 800 more jobs across Madison and Hinds County. That makes $25 billion and 2,000 jobs in announcements in Madison, Warren and Hinds counties in just the last two years.
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— Governor Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) April 9, 2026
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Amazon’s planned expansion includes an additional $11 billion investment in Madison County and a $1 billion investment in Hinds County, where we are transforming the former Delphi manufacturing plant into a cutting-edge data center facility.
Our data centers house advanced cloud computing infrastructure that powers services that people rely on every day—from health care systems that help patients get better outcomes, to innovations helping farmers grow more food with less water, to research capabilities at a scale not previously possible. These are practical and tangible benefits that solve real challenges and improve lives.
And the impact extends well beyond technology; our data centers are also creating lasting economic opportunity. In Madison County alone, more than 75 Mississippi companies are engaged in construction and operations, employing thousands of construction workers, electricians, and operational staff.
“Amazon’s $25 billion investment in Mississippi to build data centers will create 2,000 high-skilled jobs and bring new energy generation to the grid,” said David Zapolsky, Amazon’s Chief global affairs and legal officer.
“We’re covering all our energy expenses, increasing our investment in Madison County, expanding into Warren County, and transforming a former manufacturing plant in Hinds County—producing reliable infrastructure that will serve Mississippi for generations. Governor Reeves and local leaders have been outstanding partners, and we’re just getting started,” Zapolsky continued.
“This is what transformational economic growth looks like. And it’s happening right here, right now,” Reeves added.
This is what transformational economic growth looks like.
And it’s happening right here, right now. https://t.co/8O9UHoUkAd
— Governor Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) April 10, 2026
WLBT shared further:
In Canton, Amazon is launching four dedicated STEM learning spaces inside elementary schools called Think Big Corners. The spaces, focused on science, technology, engineering and math, have the capacity to reach 10,000 students. Similar programs are already running in Canton and Madison County schools.
Canton Public School District Superintendent Dwight Luckett says the investment is preparing students for careers that don’t yet exist.
“Not only is Amazon allowing us to prepare students for today, but they are also preparing our students for tomorrow, for job opportunities, investment opportunities, business opportunities, workforce opportunities,” Luckett said.
Amazon is also stepping in to help feed Mississippi families. The company is now handling 17 of Extra Table Feeds’ 66 monthly food pantry deliveries for free. The statewide nonprofit, which operates with just two full-time employees and zero federal funding, delivered more than 220,000 meals in 2025.
“When we are able to save money, more Mississippians receive meals,” said Martha Allen Price, executive director of Extra Table Feeds.