Independence County Quorum Court places 5-year moratorium on data centers

Independence County Quorum Court places 5-year moratorium on data centers

News ClipWhite River Now·Independence County, AR·8/11/2026

The Independence County Quorum Court has passed an ordinance enacting a five-year moratorium on new commercial data centers. This decision means the county will not allow any new data center developments for the next five years. Independence County officials are moving to prevent further data center expansion in the area.

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By Andrea Bruner, White River Now Independence County officials are saying “no” to any new commercial data centers wanting to locate here. On Monday night, the Independence County Quorum Court passed an ordinance placing a five-year moratorium