The Arkadelphian: Shelley Short answers data center questions
Shelley Short, CEO of the Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance, acknowledged strong public opposition to a proposed data center near Gum Springs, Clark County, Arkansas. Citizens have formed a Facebook group and plan community meetings, citing environmental and noise concerns. The land sale for "Project Pulse," likely Vantage Data Centers, is in motion, with further due diligence on power and water viability pending.

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