After Independence County pause, Arkansas Advocate looks at data center pushback in state

After Independence County pause, Arkansas Advocate looks at data center pushback in state

News ClipWhite River Now·Independence County, AR·8/12/2026

Independence County, Arkansas, has enacted a moratorium on data center development, reflecting broader pushback against such projects across the state. This action comes as a Serverfarm data center continues construction in Clarksville, Arkansas, highlighting the ongoing debate about data center expansion.

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The construction site for the Serverfarm data center in Clarksville, Arkansas on July 13, 2026. Construction on it began earlier this year. (Photo by Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate) Independence County becomes the latest to pass a moratorium on