
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