
Mercer County residents rally against proposed data center development
News ClipLEX18·Mercer County, Mercer County, KY·2/18/2026
Residents in Mercer County, Kentucky are rallying against a proposed data center development that could impact their rural way of life. Concerns include the project's location on prime farmland, potential noise pollution affecting a nearby horse farm, and fears about setting a precedent for future data center development in the area. An online petition against the project has gained over 1,700 signatures ahead of an upcoming planning and zoning commission meeting.
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By: Ajay Patel Posted and last updated MERCER COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A grassroots opposition movement in Mercer County is gaini