A 'transformational investment:' Massive project in Madison County would set state record

Grant McLaughlin, Mississippi Clarion Ledger
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Republican Gov. Tate Reeves plans to call on legislators Wednesday morning for a special session to approve a $10 billion investment and project in Canton and Madison.

According to a press release issued Tuesday afternoon, the project will locate two "hyperscale data centers" on two industrial park sites in Canton and Madison County. It will also create 1,000 jobs once complete.

The project represents the state's single largest capital investment, and the announcement came just one week after a special session was held, approving $482 million in bonds for a $1.9 billion project in Marshall County.

Rep. Jill Ford, R, who represents Madison County, told the Clarion Ledger Tuesday evening she thought the announcement was a "huge" win for the area.

"We are excited that Mississippi has been selected for this massive, world-class technology project," Ford said. "This is further evidence that Mississippi is open for business and can compete on a global scale. I'm ecstatic that Madison County will serve as the anchor for this transformational investment.

This is a developing story.

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Madison County could be home to the largest development in the state's history. A special session has been called Wednesday to discuss the $10 billion proposed project.
Madison County could be home to the largest development in the state's history. A special session has been called Wednesday to discuss the $10 billion proposed project.

This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Governor calls special session $10 billion project in Madison County