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Southaven Residents Concerned Over xAI's Methane Turbines

2/27/2026

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Residents in Southaven, Mississippi, including Eddie Gossett, hear noise and feel air pollution from 27 methane gas turbines installed by Elon Musk's xAI.
The turbines operate day and night to power Elon Musk's xAI projects.
xAI plans to invest over $20 billion in the area, including a new data center.
The plan would deliver jobs and tax revenue while raising concerns about environmental impacts and the future of work.

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Story summary

Residents in Southaven, Mississippi, including Eddie Gossett, hear noise and feel air pollution from 27 methane gas turbines installed by Elon Musk's xAI.
The turbines operate day and night to power Elon Musk's xAI projects.
xAI plans to invest over $20 billion in the area, including a new data center.
The plan would deliver jobs and tax revenue while raising concerns about environmental impacts and the future of work.