Wayne Carr from Gulfport defeated incumbent Dane Maxwell in Tuesday’s election. The Public Service Commission regulates telecommunications, electric, gas, water, and sewer utilities.

In Mississippi's recent Republican primary, businessman Nelson "Wayne" Carr secured victory over incumbent Southern District Public Service Commissioner Dane Maxwell.

Carr said the commission heard from leaders in Jasper County last week. No details were shared on which company was behind these plans, but the field could be located near Paulding.

Wayne Carr from Gulfport defeated incumbent Dane Maxwell in Tuesday’s election.

“It’s really putting a challenge to the whole utility in general that people are moving out into the country,” Southern District Commissioner Wayne Carr said.