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This Mississippi Farm Has A Rustic Restaurant Hidden Among 120 Acres

A working farm in Mississippi runs hayrides, a corn maze, pony rides and a pumpkin patch. It also has a restaurant on the property. I can’t think of a better way to end a muddy afternoon. The farm has a petting zoo and a pirate ship playground too. There’s...

Hernando, MS · 3d

takingthekids.com

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Fill Your Freezer For Months At These 5 Mississippi Farms Selling Beef And Pork In Bulk

Grocery store meat prices keep climbing, and that pushed me to start looking at farms around Mississippi instead. What I found surprised me: quiet gravel roads, small farm stores, and families who raise cattle and hogs on open pasture and sell straight to you. Buying beef and pork in bulk can stock your freezer for months, save trips to the store, and give kids a real look at where dinner comes from.

Mississippi · 10d

Biloxi Sun Herald

Elon Musk company started Mississippi data center without permits, state alleges

Mississippi’s environmental regulators released details this week on a set of penalties against SpaceXAI for violating state water pollution laws by starting construction on its Southaven data center facilities without needed permits. The company first announced the potential fines to investors two weeks ago, speculating the amount could reach as much as $6.1 million. To limit pollution from construction reaching public bodies of water, state law requires companies to first obtain a permit. Without proper protections, rain, for instance, can carry debris and chemicals off construction sites and pollute natural habitats, drinking water systems and recreational areas, federal regulators warn . Earlier this year, SpaceXAI – through its subsidiary, MZX Tech LLC – asked the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality for permits allowing construction within its growing Southaven footprint , which includes a power plant as well as land to build a $20 billion data center facility called MACROHARDRR. But during a July meeting between MDEQ and MZX Tech, “it became apparent” the company had already begun construction on the land in question, impacting about 30 acres, MDEQ records show. On July 16, a day after the meeting, MDEQ staff visited Southaven and confirmed the infractions. The agency sent two

Southaven, MS · 2d

themississippimonitor.com

Jabil Seeks to Immediately Fill 300+ Positions at Its Byhalia, Mississippi, Manufacturing Facility

Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL), a global engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions provider, is looking to fill more than 300 open roles at its new manufacturing site in Byhalia, Mississippi. These full-time positions include assemblers, material handlers, quality inspectors, shipping and receiving clerks, engineers, supply chain professionals, and various supervisor and manager roles.

Byhalia, MS · 2d

darkhorsepressnow.com

Gipson to chair hearing on proposed Southaven power plant

JACKSON — Mississippi’s environmental permit board will hold a hearing Monday on a proposed Southaven power plant that would supply electricity to data centers. Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson will chair the hearing. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Permit Board will hear evidence in the matter...

Mississippi · 2d

Daily Mississippian

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Board of Aldermen collects record sales tax revenue, funds infrastructure improvements

Mayor Robyn Tannehill praised Oxford for the financial success during the 2026 calendar year, referencing statistics from August 2026 to showcase this growth, at the Board of Aldermen meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3. “Sales tax collection set a new record, coming in right at over $1.5 million,” Tannehill said. “That’s...

Oxford, MS · 2d

WATN Local Memphis

Mayor Young addresses Elon Musk's tweet about Memphis

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WREG

Data center tech company adding 96 jobs in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis original is making a major investment in the city, adding 96 jobs to a new facility. The company, Peak+, provides cooling equipment that helps data centers lower their energy use. WREG spoke with the company’s chief operating officer and the Greater Memphis Chamber about what this business expansion means for […]

Memphis, TN · 8h

WREG

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Memphis emerges as a top metro for growth in millionaire homeowners

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis is emerging as one of the nation’s fastest-growing metros for millionaire homeowners, according to RentCafe. From 2020 to 2024, Memphis increased 931%, ranking #20 on the list of in-demand metros for millionaire homeowners with 536 households earning at least $1 million a year in 2024, compared to just 52 households in […]

darkhorsepressnow.com

Jabil seeks more than 300 workers at Byhalia manufacturing facility

BYHALIA — Jabil is seeking to fill more than 300 full-time jobs at its Byhalia manufacturing facility and is offering walk-in interviews through the end of November or until the positions are filled. The openings include assemblers, material handlers, quality inspectors, shipping and receiving clerks, engineers, supply chain professionals,...

Byhalia, MS · 1d

memphislibrary.org

Next Stop: Your New Career with MATA!

The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) is visiting Memphis Public Libraries to connect job seekers with exciting career opportunities!. Stop by one of four locations to explore available positions, meet the MATA team, and learn how you can help keep Memphis moving. Upcoming Dates & Locations:. November 10 – Raleigh...

Memphis, TN · 3d

cstoredecisions.com

RaceTrac Hits a New City in Tennessee

The chain plans to open additional stores by the end of the year. RaceTrac has announced an expansion of its footprint in Tennessee with the opening of its first location in Memphis. The new site “marks an exciting milestone as RaceTrac continues to bring its travel center experience to new communities,” the company noted in a statement.

Tennessee · 12h

hoodline.com

Midtown Autowerks Ditches Cooper-Young for Bigger Digs Near Liberty Park

Midtown Autowerks plans to relocate from Cooper-Young to 995 East Parkway S., near Liberty Park. The move will take the European-auto repair shop and dealership from its current site beside the Cooper-Young Trestle to a former Dollar Tree property. The Daily Memphian reported that the move is planned for later...

wordinblack.com

Beyond Musk, Memphis’ Data Center Boom Threatens Black Areas

Memphis’ booming data center industry isn’t just about Elon Musk anymore. And for the city’s predominantly Black neighborhoods, that raises new questions about who benefits from the technology boom and who bears its environmental costs. A company called 5C MEM01 Inc. is pursuing a $575 million expansion...

digitalcxo.com

The Trailer and the Grid: Inside Elon Musk’s Next Relocation Gambit

Following a catastrophic showing in Texas politics last week, one in which his financially-backed Republican candidates were swept out of office after he blew through some $250 million of his fortune, tech’s favorite parlor game is, Where in the world is Elon Musk moving?. Consider this scene: On a...

WREG

Memphis event to help residents lower energy bills

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Want to lower your energy bill and make your home more efficient? That’s the goal of EmPOWER the Block, a fun, community-focused event bringing together the City of Memphis, TVA, Lowe’s, and other partners to give residents practical tips, hands-on demonstrations, and resources to save energy and money.

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WREG

East Memphis bank set to come down for new development

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An application for demolition was filed Monday for a four-story bank at Poplar and Mendenhall, as part of a major redevelopment plan at a major East Memphis corner. The demolition would take down the First Horizon Bank at 4990 Poplar. That site is next door to the old Houston’s restaurant, which has […]

Tennessee Tribune

Musk Announces Two More Data Centers for Mid-South AI Expansion

MEMPHIS, TN — Elon Musk says two additional data centers tied to SpaceXAI’s expanding artificial intelligence operation in the Memphis area are expected to begin operating before the end of the year. The announcement comes as the rapid growth of the facilities faces increasing scrutiny from residents and city officials concerned about the effects of large-scale data center development.

Memphis, TN · 3d

DRONELIFE

Wing and Walmart Launch Drone Delivery in Memphis

Service from three Walmart Supercenters reaches tens of thousands of homes across Tennessee and Arkansas as the companies continue their national expansion. Wing has launched drone delivery with Walmart across the Memphis region. Memphis is Wing’s first market in Tennessee. Residents can now order thousands of everyday Walmart items, including groceries, household goods and baby products. Those orders arrive in their yards in as little as 30 minutes, according to Wing.

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Realtor.com News & Insights

Memphis Inventory Grows as List Prices Fall Well Below the National Median

Memphis buyers found real negotiating room as inventory grew and list prices dropped, giving shoppers more options at lower prices.