Saxum Investment Company

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News ClipMilwaukee Community Journal -·Jackson, Hinds County, MS

Connecting the Dots: Mississippi’s AI Boom Leaves Communities Searching for Answers

The Jackson City Council has enacted a 183-day moratorium on data center development decisions, responding to significant community opposition and concerns over environmental impact and lack of transparency. This pause allows for crucial research and public engagement regarding the rapid AI data center boom in Mississippi. Residents are actively working to educate and empower communities, particularly in predominantly Black neighborhoods, on the potential harms and equitable development of these facilities.

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xAI

8/6/2026

News ClipBlackPressUSA·Jackson, Hinds County, MS

Connecting the Dots: Mississippi’s AI Boom Leaves Communities Searching for Answers

The Jackson City Council passed a 183-day moratorium on data center development decisions following community concerns and active opposition. Residents and advocates expressed fears over environmental impacts, noise pollution, and strained infrastructure, pushing for more transparency and equitable development practices. This decision provides time for the city to research and establish regulations.

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xAI

7/28/2026

News ClipMississippi Free Press·Jackson, Hinds County, MS

Jackson City Council Enacts Six-Month Data Center Moratorium Amid Resident Opposition

The Jackson City Council has enacted a six-month moratorium on data center-related decisions, responding to significant resident opposition regarding environmental impacts and local concerns. This pause allows the city to develop new regulations, despite arguments from some officials and developers about potential economic benefits. The moratorium passed with a 5-2 vote.

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7/14/2026

News ClipThe Clarion-Ledger·Jackson, Hinds County, MS

Proposed Jackson, Mississippi Data Center Faces Opposition Amid Health, Environmental Concerns

A proposed data center in Jackson, Mississippi, is facing strong opposition over potential negative health and environmental impacts on the predominantly Black community. Critics argue the project would increase air pollution and electricity rates while providing few permanent jobs. The Jackson City Council is considering rezoning 230 acres for the unknown conglomerate, Saxum Investment Company.

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7/7/2026

News ClipMississippi Free Press·Jackson, Hinds County, MS

The City of Jackson Pauses Data Center Construction Until It Passes Regulations

The City of Jackson, Mississippi, has paused data center construction until it develops and passes new regulations. This action follows a proposal for a six-month moratorium by City Council President Brian Grizzell and extensive community input from residents concerned about environmental impacts, noise, and strain on infrastructure. Rezoning hearings for a potential data center project by Saxum Investment Company are also delayed.

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7/6/2026

News ClipTippah News·Jackson, Hinds County, MS

Jackson hosts public forum on data centers amid community concerns

The Jackson Planning and Development Department held a public forum to discuss data centers and address community concerns about a proposed project. The project involves rezoning 230 acres for heavy industrial use, prompting a Ward 4 Council Member to propose a six-month moratorium on data center permits. The city council tabled the moratorium proposal, and a zoning hearing for the project has been postponed amid ongoing community opposition.

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6/13/2026

News ClipThe Enterprise-Tocsin·Jackson, Hinds County, MS

Jackson data center rezoning hearing postponed

A rezoning hearing for a potential data center in Jackson, Mississippi, sought by Saxum Investment Company, has been postponed until June. The postponement was requested by Saxum to allow more time for community and city engagement, amidst active resident opposition and ongoing discussions by the City Council regarding a six-month data center moratorium and new regulatory standards.

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6/12/2026

News ClipMississippi Free Press·Jackson, Hinds County, MS

Jackson Data Center Proposal Expands to 230 Acres Amid Mounting Local Opposition

Jackson residents are actively opposing Saxum Investment Company's expanded data center proposal, which now covers 230 acres. The city is considering a six-month moratorium on data center approvals to establish new regulations, which has delayed the rezoning debate. Local concerns primarily focus on potential environmental impacts and the strain on the city's water supply.

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6/4/2026

News ClipTippah News·Jackson, Hinds County, MS

Jackson postpones hearing on proposed data center rezoning

The city of Jackson, Mississippi, has postponed a rezoning hearing for a proposed data center by Saxum Investment Company until June, following strong local opposition. This delay was requested by the developer to allow for more community engagement. Concurrently, the Jackson City Council is considering a six-month moratorium on new data center projects to study their impacts.

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5/28/2026

News ClipDeSoto County News·Jackson, Hinds County, MS

Jackson data center rezoning hearing postponed

A rezoning hearing for a potential data center project in Jackson, Mississippi, by Saxum Investment Company has been postponed until June 24 to allow for more community engagement. The company is seeking to rezone 190 acres of land from residential/commercial to heavy industrial use, but faces significant community opposition over concerns about noise, emissions, and utility burdens. This postponement comes as the City Council debates a proposed six-month moratorium on new data center projects in the city.

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5/27/2026