MEMPHIS. Tenn. — Hundreds have signed a petition calling for the new, xAI power plant in Southaven to be shut down.
Safe and Sound Coalition told WREG that their concerns about environmental and public health risks aren’t being addressed.
The group that started the petition claims there’s been a lack of transparency when it comes to gas turbines at the site. Similar concerns WREG has reported on in Whitehaven and Soulsville.
Southaven mayor confirms new xAI site
In that announcement post, Mayor Darren Musselwhite praised xAI, saying in part, “It has proven they will go above and beyond in bringing public benefit to the communities where they operate.”…