Data center debacle in Festus
News Clip2:26FOX 2 St. Louis·Festus, Jefferson County, MO·3/9/2026
Residents of Festus, Missouri are opposing a proposed data center project in their city, citing concerns over water usage, noise, light pollution, and health impacts. A local group called Wake Up JeffCo is exploring legal approaches to block the data center, including potential violations of Missouri's Sunshine Law regarding transparency around the city's negotiations with the developer.
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For Lori Merriman, she said the proposed data center project in Festus isn’t just another development plan — it’s something that could directly affect her family and her home.
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