Amazon plans to invest $3 billion in a new data center campus in Vicksburg, a move state leaders say will deliver the largest private-sector investment in Warren County history and bring at least 200 full-time jobs to the region.
Gov. Tate Reeves announced the project on Thursday, calling it another major milestone in Mississippi’s push to attract high-tech development.
“Mississippi has built an economy that attracts world-class investment,” Reeves said. “This $3 billion investment by Amazon is the largest in Warren County’s history and another massive win for our state. Amazon’s commitment will create hundreds of direct jobs and supply-chain positions, further cementing Mississippi as a leader in American innovation. The future of technology is being built right here in the heart of the ‘Digital Delta.'”
The investment expands on Amazon’s previous commitments in the state. In January 2024, the company announced plans to invest at least $10 billion and create 1,000 direct jobs for data center campuses in Madison County. Since then, officials say thousands of indirect jobs have emerged through construction and supply-chain activity.
Amazon Web Services, the cloud-computing division leading the project, has positioned the Vicksburg investment as part of its broader push into generative artificial intelligence, high-performance cloud infrastructure, and specialized artificial intelligence hardware.
“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,” Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director Bill Cork said. “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.”
The Vicksburg project will use incentives previously approved through Mississippi’s Major Economic Impact Authority for Amazon’s Madison County sites. Warren County has also committed support for the development.
Local officials said sustained cooperation between state and county leaders helped secure the deal despite initial challenges.
“There’s no question that technology has a home in Warren County,” Warren County Board of Supervisors President Kelle Barfield said. “The result will be a major boost to our local tax base, securing revenues for services that continue to make Warren County such an ideal place to live and do business.”
Others emphasized the long-term economic impact the project is expected to generate.
“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,” Vicksburg Warren Economic Development president and CEO Pablo Diaz said.
Vicksburg Mayor Willis Thompson framed the move as a defining moment for the city’s future.
“This exciting announcement by Amazon is about much more than economic growth—it’s about opportunity for our people,” Thompson said.
Entergy Mississippi, which will supply power to the data center, said its ability to meet long-term energy demands was a key part of Amazon’s decision.
“Large industrial customers like Amazon afford us the ability to provide more and better power at a lower cost for all customers,” Entergy Mississippi President and CEO Haley Fisackerly said.
State workforce officials affirmed Mississippi is prepared to meet the job demands associated with the project, while Amazon Chief Global Affairs and Legal Officer David Zapolsky said the company’s investment will include workforce training and community support initiatives in Warren County.
Construction on the data center is expected to begin in 2026.
