Reeves touts $170 million investment in DeSoto, Madison counties

Gov. Tate Reeves said in a Facebook post that Mississippi recorded a $100 million investment in DeSoto County announced last week and a $70 million investment in Madison County this week. Reeves posted photos with the message “Mississippi has Momentum!!”

Reeves, a Republican who has served as Mississippi’s governor since 2020, has frequently highlighted business investments as evidence of the state’s economic progress. The Facebook post did not identify the companies behind the investments or provide details on expected jobs or timelines.

DeSoto County is in northwest Mississippi and is part of the Memphis metropolitan area. Madison County lies north of Jackson and has been a focus of suburban growth around the state capital. Investments of the size cited can affect local tax bases, development plans and infrastructure demands.

State and local officials typically say large capital investments can spur additional economic activity, though specifics vary by project. The post signals an emphasis by the governor on promoting economic development, but additional details about the two announcements were not provided.

We will provide more information as it becomes available.