Mississippi

Mississippi offers tax incentives to attract data center development, including property tax exemptions for qualifying facilities, and has drawn major projects including xAI's Southaven retrofit. Local resistance emerged in July 2026: on July 14, 2026 the Jackson City Council voted 5-2 for a 183-day moratorium on data centers — the first in the state — with members saying the capital is 'not ready for a data center.' In Warren County, residents have rallied against a proposed Amazon data center near Vicksburg, citing noise, pollution, utility costs, and its proximity to an elementary school.