Mississippi bars, restaurants and package stores still face what’s been called an “alcohol crisis,” with empty shelves and wine and liquor unavailable because of problems at the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control warehouse.
Lawmakers are trying to address the problem, at least in the short term. Some highlights of their efforts this week:
SB 2838, as now amended, would allow businesses with state alcohol permits to directly purchase and ship liquor from any licensed seller in the country. Instead of going through the state ABC warehouse, which is currently the only wholesaler for wine and spirits. Businesses have been struggling to keep shelves stocked as operational and technical issues at the ABC warehouse have created a backlog of orders. The bill would take effect immediately and expire in two years. According to Rep. Hank Zuber, a Republican from Ocean Springs, there would be no changes to the existing tax structure. “If they can find it, they can buy it,” said Rep. Brent Powell, a Republican from Brandon. If the bill moves forward, it would go to a conference committee where the Senate and House would try to agree on the language.Data center proliferation
Data centers represent historic economic investment in Mississippi, now totaling over $50 million.
Katherine LinThere are more in the works as the artificial intelligence sector tries to build out the physical infrastructure it needs. Existing projects are expanding:
Amazon announced in November that it will be building an additional site in Vicksburg. SB 2599 has passed the state Senate and the House. It would allow the state to sell or lease Mississippi Department of Public Safety land in Meridian to Compass Datacenters, as the company looks to expand itsexisting property..Below is a map showing:
Confirmed data center projects that have been publicly announced by developers and state leaders. Potential projects where at least some exploratory steps have been taken. It’s important to note that these projects may not happen and could be in very different stages of finalizing a deal.Are we missing any? Email me at klin@mississippitoday.org
Confirmed and potential data centers in Mississippi
Business expansions
Carpenter Pole and Piling announced it would be expanding in Wiggins. The investment is around $5 million and will create 10 jobs. General Atomics is investing $25 million to expand its operations in Lee County. The company has been operating in the state for over 20 years.Mississippi egg market news
Cal-Maine bought an Indiana egg company, Creighton Brothers LLC, for $128.5 million. The Ridgeland-based Cal-Maine is the country’s largest egg producer. The company reported a 19% drop in net quarterly sales compared with the previous year. Egg prices have dropped since last year’s egg shortage, resulting in lower revenue for producers across the country.Curious about data center economic development across the country? Read how a Virginia economic developer, deemed the ‘Godfather of Data Centers’, helped the state become the country’s data center capitol in this Wall Street Journal article.
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