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MAS Minority Caucus hears data center panel, honors local legends

County supervisors from across Mississippi gathered in Meridian for a caucus, where they discussed data center development and economic growth. A panel highlighted Compass Data Centers' $10 billion project in Lauderdale County and Amazon's planned data center in Warren County, addressing concerns about electricity and water usage. The discussion emphasized the importance of shovel-ready sites and utility cooperation for attracting such investments.