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Coalition plans to address Southaven officials over xAI turbines

By , Daily Memphian Updated: January 06, 2026 9:44 AM CT | Published: January 06, 2026 4:00 AM CT

Citizens concerned about xAI’s move into Southaven are generating signatures on a petition asking to be heard on the development.

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Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.


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