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šŸŒ± How a new power station could reshape Vicksburgā€™s jobs and energy future

Good morning Vicksburg! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new power station could reshape Vicksburgā€™s jobs and energy future
  • Where will Vicksburgā€™s new $47 million in state funding actually go?
  • How a $3 billion Amazon project could reshape Vicksburgā€™s future

Also on today's calendar: Spring Classics in the Courtyard and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 45 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. VICKSBURG ADVANCED: Power station moves forward with deconstruction of... (vicksburgpost.com) ā€” Entergyā€™s planned Vicksburg Advanced Power Station will replace the old Baxter Wilson plant and bring hundreds of construction jobs plus long-term operations roles to the area. Company leaders say Vicksburg was among their first service cities and stress this new, more efficient facility will strengthen the local grid and economy for generations of residents.
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2. Mayor Thompson announces over $47 million in state funding for Vicksburg and Warren County (vicksburgnews.com) ā€” Vicksburg is set to receive more than $47 million in state funding for major projects, from road repairs on Clay and Washington streets to a new Military Park interpretive center and tourism upgrades. Mayor Thompson says the money will boost safety, economic growth, and quality of life without adding financial burdens on residents.
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3. Amazon Announces $12B in Mississippi Projects (inddist.com) ā€” Vicksburg is in line for a share of Amazonā€™s massive $12 billion Mississippi investment, with the company previously outlining a $3 billion project here alongside major expansions in Madison County and Clinton. State and local officials are backing the data-center and factory projects, which together are expected to create hundreds of jobs and long-term tech infrastructure across central Mississippi.
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4. Back at the Capitol with nothing to show for it: Legislature fails to override Gov. Reeves' vetoes (desotocountynews.com) ā€” Vicksburg residentsā€™ own Rep. Oscar Denton was on the House floor Wednesday as lawmakers failed in a rare attempt to override several of Gov. Tate Reevesā€™ vetoes. The stalemate, driven by Senate Democrats protesting a blocked rural health oversight bill, leaves youth courts in limbo and several local and statewide projects, addiction funding, and restoration initiatives without expected support.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • What was the explosion this morning?
    The area was close to Lake Hill Dr. It shook the whole house. (Nextdoor Hillside)
  • šŸ¾ Free to Good Homes ā€“ 3 Male Pit Bull Terrier Puppies šŸ’™
    Hi neighbors! I have 3 male American Pit Bull Terrier puppies looking for loving homes. These are dogs Iā€™ve been fostering until they got healthy,ā€¦ (Nextdoor Oak Park)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Vicksburg

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.