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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Amazon Plans Warren County, Mississippi, Data Center Operations

11/24/2025
Amazon plans to establish operations in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The $3 billion project is expected to create at least 200 jobs in Warren County.

“Amazon’s $3 billion investment in Warren County will create lasting opportunities for Mississippi families and communities, building on our more-than-a-decade-long partnership with the Magnolia State. We’re investing in the people and communities that make Mississippi strong, from training more than 6,500 Mississippians through our workforce development programs to our new Warren County Community Fund, which will address community needs like STEM education. This is what responsible growth looks like — bringing cutting-edge technology infrastructure to America while ensuring local communities benefit directly from that investment,” Amazon Chief Global Affairs and Legal Officer David Zapolsky said.

The investment will include the construction of a new data center campus. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026.

“Amazon’s $3 billion expansion into Vicksburg proves once again that Mississippi delivers what tech leaders need — reliable energy, top-tier talent and speed to market. We get companies like Amazon up and running fast so they can quickly turn investments into results. That means some of the world’s most sought-after jobs are being created right here at home while strengthening our tax base. And with Vicksburg’s strong infrastructure and supportive leadership, Amazon has found the perfect fit for Mississippi to lead the next wave of tech-driven development,” Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) Executive Director Bill Cork noted.

Previous Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority legislation approved for Amazon’s Madison County data center complexes will be made available for the Vicksburg project. Warren County also is supporting the project.

“Vicksburg is one of the four original cities we began serving in 1923, and we’re excited to see these additional investments in Warren County. We are proud to have worked with state, city and county leaders to recruit Amazon, which will bring significant benefits to the area. Large industrial customers like Amazon afford us the ability to provide more and better power at a lower cost for all customers,” added Haley Fisackerly, President and CEO, Entergy Mississippi.

“Amazon’s decision to locate in Warren County marks a defining moment for our community. Representing the largest single investment in Vicksburg’s history, this project will bring enduring and transformational benefits to our small businesses, create exciting career opportunities for our residents and provide long-term revenues for our local governments. We are proud to welcome Amazon as a pivotal partner in our growing technology sector and look forward to building a strong, lasting partnership that drives growth and innovation in our community,” said Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Partnership, President & CEO, Pablo Diaz.

“Amazon’s continued investment in Mississippi reflects a strong and growing partnership built on innovation, workforce development and shared vision. AccelerateMS is proud to expand our existing work and partnerships that have allowed us to move quickly to support AWS’s and its suppliers’ ongoing commitment to Mississippi. The groundwork that has already been established has positioned our state to meet the workforce demands of today’s most advanced industries,” noted AccelerateMS Executive Director Courtney Taylor.

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