Protest against Little Rock data center to be held downtown

Activists are organizing a protest in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, against a significant industrial data center development proposed near the Port of Little Rock and the Sweet Home neighborhood. The protest is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon on Capitol Street, signaling active community opposition to the project. Simultaneously, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District has initiated a public comment period, allowing residents to provide feedback on the proposed development until May 1, 2026. The Corps will subsequently determine whether a public hearing is necessary. Key details revealed indicate that the developer, Willowbend Capital, which has connections to tech-giant Google, plans to dredge and fill approximately 16 acres of wetlands to accommodate the data center's construction. Further information regarding the protest is available via a graphic mentioned in the article, underscoring the ongoing efforts by activists to raise awareness and challenge the project's environmental and community impacts.