Ross Reily

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Ross ReilyMississippi Clarion LedgerFour new Potbelly Sandwich Shops are coming to the Jackson, Mississippi area. The first location will open in Flowood by the first of November, near Table 100. Franchisee Michael Wimberly, also owner of McB's in Ridgeland, secured the deal. The shops will feature a drive-through and an "underground" menu accessible only through the Potbelly app. Restaurant entrepreneur Michael Wimberly and his partners are bringing a new experience to the Jackson area.

1 week ago | clarionledger.com | Ross Reily

Boo's Smokehouse in Gluckstadt, Mississippi, has been sold and reopened as Tex-Mex Smokehouse BBQ. The original Boo's Smokehouse location in Brandon remains open. Fourteen new restaurants and food vendors have been approved to open in Mississippi by the state's Department of Health. These new establishments range from Italian restaurants to mobile food trucks and ice cream shops.

1 week ago | clarionledger.com | Ross Reily

Ross ReilyMississippi Clarion LedgerF Street Group purchased the former Levi's plant in Gluckstadt, Mississippi, citing proximity to Amazon and Nissan as key factors. The investment firm plans to remodel the 750,000 square-foot facility and lease it to one or more businesses. Amazon and Nissan's investments in the area, including Amazon's data center and Nissan's potential electric vehicle expansion, are driving interest in the property.

2 weeks ago | clarionledger.com | Ross Reily

Ross ReilyMississippi Clarion LedgerMississippi launched the AI Talent Accelerator Program in partnership with Amazon to boost AI and machine learning development. The program provides $9.1 million in grants to 11 Mississippi colleges and universities. The initiative aims to create a skilled workforce, promote AI literacy and position Mississippi as a leader in innovation. Several universities will use the grants to establish new programs, hire faculty and develop AI-focused curricula.

2 weeks ago | clarionledger.com | Ross Reily

Ross ReilyMississippi Clarion LedgerAmazon Web Services (AWS) is expanding its use of recycled water in its data centers, including two new facilities in Madison County, Mississippi. This initiative aims to conserve over 80 million gallons of drinking water annually in Mississippi and 530 million gallons nationwide by 2030. AWS is also implementing liquid cooling technology in its new data centers to increase efficiency and support high-density AI workloads.