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Grand Opening of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton

Barbara Gauntt
Clarion-Ledger
Amazon employees work in the stow and picking area at the Amazon Robotic Sorting Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The million, square-foot-facility is the first Amazon robotics sort center in the state.
Amazon employees work in the stow and picking area at the Amazon Robotic Sorting Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The million, square-foot-facility is the first Amazon robotics sort center in the state.
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The Amazon Robotic Sorting Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., celebrates its grand opening Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The million, square-foot-facility is the first Amazon robotics sort center in the state.
The Amazon Robotic Sorting Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., celebrates its grand opening Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The million, square-foot-facility is the first Amazon robotics sort center in the state.
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The million-square-foot Amazon Robotic Sorting Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., seen Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, is Amazon's only robotic sorting center in the state.
The million-square-foot Amazon Robotic Sorting Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., seen Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, is Amazon's only robotic sorting center in the state.
Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger
Amazon employees work in the stow and picking area at the Amazon Robotic Sorting Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The million, square-foot-facility is the first Amazon robotics sort center in the state.
Amazon employees work in the stow and picking area at the Amazon Robotic Sorting Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The million, square-foot-facility is the first Amazon robotics sort center in the state.
Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger
Amazon employees work in the intake area at the Amazon Robotic Sorting Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., where inventory comes in before going to the stow and pick area to be sorted Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The million, square-foot-facility is the first Amazon robotics sort center in the state.
Amazon employees work in the intake area at the Amazon Robotic Sorting Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., where inventory comes in before going to the stow and pick area to be sorted Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The million, square-foot-facility is the first Amazon robotics sort center in the state.
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An Amazon employee works in the intake area where inventory comes in at the Amazon Robotic Sorting Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The Canton facility is the first Amazon robotics sort center in the state.
An Amazon employee works in the intake area where inventory comes in at the Amazon Robotic Sorting Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The Canton facility is the first Amazon robotics sort center in the state.
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The packing area at the Amazon Robotic Sorting Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., handles small items Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The million, square-foot-facility is the first Amazon robotics sort center in the state.
The packing area at the Amazon Robotic Sorting Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., handles small items Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The million, square-foot-facility is the first Amazon robotics sort center in the state.
Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger
The Amazon Center in Canton Miss., celebrates its grand opening Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The Center, called JAN1, is the only robotic sorting center in Mississippi. Amazon names its facilities after the nearest airport to the site.
The Amazon Center in Canton Miss., celebrates its grand opening Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The Center, called JAN1, is the only robotic sorting center in Mississippi. Amazon names its facilities after the nearest airport to the site.
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An Amazon employee works in the stow and picking area at the Amazon Robotic Sorting Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The Canton facility is the first Amazon robotics sort center in the state.
An Amazon employee works in the stow and picking area at the Amazon Robotic Sorting Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The Canton facility is the first Amazon robotics sort center in the state.
Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger
The Amazon Robotic Sorting Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., celebrates its grand opening Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
The Amazon Robotic Sorting Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., celebrates its grand opening Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger
The Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., celebrates its grand opening Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The million-square-foot facility is the only robotic sorting center in Mississippi.
The Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., celebrates its grand opening Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The million-square-foot facility is the only robotic sorting center in Mississippi.
Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger
People gather for the grand opening celebration at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
People gather for the grand opening celebration at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
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People gather for the grand opening celebration at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
People gather for the grand opening celebration at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
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Gov. Tate Reeves, from right, speaks with Christopher Pace with Jones Walker and Ed garner witrh Entergy before the grand opening cerremony of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
Gov. Tate Reeves, from right, speaks with Christopher Pace with Jones Walker and Ed garner witrh Entergy before the grand opening cerremony of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
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Jessica Breau, manager of economic development in Mississippi for Amazon, speaks during the grand opening of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The million, square-foot-facility is the first Amazon robotics sort center in the state.
Jessica Breau, manager of economic development in Mississippi for Amazon, speaks during the grand opening of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The million, square-foot-facility is the first Amazon robotics sort center in the state.
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Gov. Tate Reeves speaks during the grand opening of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The million, square-foot-facility is the first Amazon robotics sort center in the state.
Gov. Tate Reeves speaks during the grand opening of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The million, square-foot-facility is the first Amazon robotics sort center in the state.
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Gov. Tate Reeves speaks during the grand opening of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The million, square-foot-facility is the first Amazon robotics sort center in the state.
Gov. Tate Reeves speaks during the grand opening of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The million, square-foot-facility is the first Amazon robotics sort center in the state.
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Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, from right, and Speaker of the House Phillip Gunn attend the Amazon Fulfillment Center grand opening celebrates in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, from right, and Speaker of the House Phillip Gunn attend the Amazon Fulfillment Center grand opening celebrates in Canton Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
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Paul Griffin, president of the Madison County Board of Supervisors, addresses the crowd during the Amazon Fulfillment Center grand opening in Canton Miss., celebrates its grand opening Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
Paul Griffin, president of the Madison County Board of Supervisors, addresses the crowd during the Amazon Fulfillment Center grand opening in Canton Miss., celebrates its grand opening Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
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Isaiah Flanagan, general manager of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., speaks during the facility grand opening ceremony Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
Isaiah Flanagan, general manager of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., speaks during the facility grand opening ceremony Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
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U.S. Congressman Michael Guest attends the Amazon Fulfillment Center grand opening in Canton, Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
U.S. Congressman Michael Guest attends the Amazon Fulfillment Center grand opening in Canton, Miss., Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
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Isaiah Flanagan, general manager of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., is captured on video while speaking during the facility grand opening ceremony Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
Isaiah Flanagan, general manager of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., is captured on video while speaking during the facility grand opening ceremony Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
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U.S. Congressman Michael Guest, center, speaks with Canton Aldermen Fred Esco, left, and Timothy Taylor, right, before touring the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., during the grand opening Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
U.S. Congressman Michael Guest, center, speaks with Canton Aldermen Fred Esco, left, and Timothy Taylor, right, before touring the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Canton Miss., during the grand opening Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
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