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- Oct 28VOTE·Jackson Co. (AL), ALHelix Electric, a non-union San Diego contractor, broke ground on a $45.3 million fabrication campus in Hollywood, Alabama after evaluating sites in Tennessee and Georgia. The facility will manufacture electrical components and create 160 jobs in its first phase.Yellowhammer News · Jackson Co. (AL), AL
- Oct 28
- Oct 26NEWS·Madison Co., ALHeadline onlyrocketcitynow.com · Madison Co., AL
- Oct 21NEWS·Morgan Co., ALNucor Corporation is investing $60 million to expand its Decatur manufacturing facility, which will increase utility pole production and create 60 jobs. The expansion adds laydown and galvanizing inspection space to the company's Towers & Structures production facility.Alabama Political Reporter · Morgan Co., AL
- Oct 21LAWSUIT·FloridaFlorida executed William Reaves, 77, by lethal injection Tuesday for the 1986 shooting death of an Indian River County deputy. The execution marks Florida's 18th this year and eighth of a prisoner over 70 under Gov. Ron DeSantis.Decatur Daily · Florida
- Oct 21VOTENucor Towers & Structures will invest $60 million to expand its Decatur facility, adding production capacity and creating 60 jobs within three years as demand for electrical infrastructure grows. Construction begins in late November with completion targeted for December 2028.Decatur Daily
- Oct 19NEWS·Madison Co., ALHeadline onlyrocketcitynow.com · Madison Co., AL
- Oct 17MORATORIUM·Morgan Co., ALRepublican Sen. Arthur Orr and Democratic challenger John Dickey debate data center and Flock camera regulations ahead of the Nov. 3 election for Alabama Senate District 3. Both candidates support stronger local government control over data centers, while disagreeing on implementation; Orr favors local decision-making while Dickey prefers multi-level government involvement and a statewide moratorium.Decatur Daily · Morgan Co., AL
- Oct 17NEWS·Morgan Co., ALEtna Wood Sherrod, 94, of Athens, Alabama, died October 14, 2026. A former educator and golf course owner, she was an accomplished bowler, Red Cross volunteer, and literacy advocate who is survived by six children and multiple grandchildren.Decatur Daily · Morgan Co., AL
- Oct 16NEWS·Morgan Co., ALDecatur Daily · Morgan Co., AL
- Oct 14UTILITIES·Morgan Co., ALPresident Trump claimed at a Tennessee rally that his administration "completely reformed" the TVA while citing incorrect figures for former CEO pay; the highest-paid TVA CEO made around $10.5 million, not the $12.5 million Trump stated.Decatur Daily · Morgan Co., AL
- Oct 9MORATORIUM·Morgan Co., ALAlabama Arise, a statewide nonprofit coalition, announced seven 2027 legislative priorities including eliminating state grocery sales tax, empowering counties to regulate data centers, and closing the healthcare coverage gap for low-income adults. The group, representing nearly 500 members, also seeks increased minimum wage, Medicaid expansion, and SNAP funding protections.Decatur Daily · Morgan Co., AL
- Oct 9NEWS·Morgan Co., ALPaul Wayne Allen of Decatur, Alabama, died October 4, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held October 11, 2026, at Roselawn Funeral Home following visitation.Decatur Daily · Morgan Co., AL
- Oct 8
- Oct 7NEWS·Jefferson Co., ALA 20-year-old Fort Payne man and a 17-year-old have been arrested in connection with a Sept. 28 McDonald's shooting in Birmingham that killed Isaiah Hosanna and injured another man. Ernesto Gama Pablo faces capital murder, attempted murder and firearm charges.WBRC 6 News · Jefferson Co., AL
- Oct 3VOTE·Shelby Co., TNDecatur City Council will consider an amendment to its utilities agreement with TVA to implement new data center electricity rates that increase charges for data centers by approximately 10% over three fiscal years, beginning Oct. 1, rather than passing costs to residential customers.Decatur Daily · Shelby Co., TN
- Oct 3
- Sep 19NEWS·Morgan Co., ALU.S. Sen. Katie Britt publicly supports President Trump's tariffs but privately sought exemptions for four Alabama-based companies: TNT Fireworks, Novelis, Kronospan, and Airbus, according to an email obtained by the Wall Street Journal.Decatur Daily · Morgan Co., AL
- Sep 8NEWS·Morgan Co., ALA 15-year-old girl from Decatur, Alabama, reported missing was found safe in a Sparta, Tennessee home on September 3 by the White County Sheriff's Office and FBI. A male suspect was arrested at the scene; the FBI is investigating how he transported the girl across state lines.WZTV · Morgan Co., AL
- Sep 8MORATORIUM·AlabamaYellowhammer News · Alabama
- Sep 8NEWS·Morgan Co., ALA 15-year-old runaway from Decatur, Alabama was found safe in White County, Tennessee after Flock cameras tracked a vehicle belonging to Brian Schalk, a former Tennessee deputy now charged with statutory rape and harboring.WAFF · Morgan Co., AL
- Sep 4VOTE·Morgan Co., ALHeadline onlyGovTech · Morgan Co., AL
- Sep 4ZONING·Morgan Co., ALDecatur has adopted regulations requiring data center developers to obtain special exemption permits and conduct studies on water consumption, power usage, fire protection, noise, hazardous materials and waste. The city council approved the ordinance to proactively regulate potential smaller facilities, though no developers currently propose projects there.AL.com · Morgan Co., AL · also at AL.com
- Sep 3NEWS·Morgan Co., ALAlton Rayburn Smith, 86, of Moulton died September 1 at his residence. A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 5 at Parkway Funeral Home Chapel, with visitation Friday evening. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara, two daughters, and two granddaughters.Decatur Daily · Morgan Co., AL
- Sep 1ZONING·Morgan Co., ALDecatur has adopted an ordinance requiring data center developers to obtain special exception permits and undergo public hearings, with projects restricted to industrial zones. Applicants must submit detailed project overviews and comprehensive health and safety studies addressing water consumption, power grid strain, noise pollution, fire protection, and hazardous waste management.WAFF · Morgan Co., AL
- Aug 31LAWSUIT·E. Baton Rouge Parish, LAYellowhammer News · E. Baton Rouge Parish, LA
- Aug 26LAWSUIT·Davidson Co., TNYellowhammer News · Davidson Co., TN
- Aug 25HEARING·Morgan Co., ALAlabama Democratic Party Chair Bobby Singleton will speak at Andrew Sneed's "Hear Every Voice" town hall Wednesday, August 26, in Decatur. U.S. Representative Dale Strong declined an invitation to participate in the event, which will be moderated by former state Representative Mike Ball.Alabama Political Reporter · Morgan Co., AL
- Aug 25VOTE·Jefferson Co., ALThe University of Alabama System trustees unanimously approved new rules requiring all tenured professors across its three campuses to undergo performance reviews every five years and prohibiting faculty senates from speaking on behalf of their universities. The changes align with Alabama's new tenure law taking effect October 1, though the system was not required to implement them early.Yellowhammer News · Jefferson Co., AL
- Aug 21MORATORIUM·Mobile Co., ALYellowhammer News · Mobile Co., AL
- Aug 19MORATORIUM·AlabamaA 50-megawatt cryptocurrency mining data center proposed for Somerville, Alabama exploited a state constitutional loophole that prevents unincorporated counties from enforcing zoning laws. Morgan County and the town each passed moratoriums, but lack legal authority to block the project, prompting the town to explore zoning adoption.TechRadar · Alabama · also at Yahoo
- Aug 19NEWSLawrence County moves to Class 4A, Region 7 after finishing 4-6 last season. Coach Brett Voss enters his second year with increased enrollment, including sophomores from a strong freshman class and a tripled senior class.Decatur Daily
- Aug 19NEWS·Colbert Co., ALHartselle football, entering its third season under head coach Bert Newton, must replace nearly 30 seniors and key offensive coordinator Will Lang. The Tigers will compete in Class 5A, Region 7 after moving from Class 6A.Decatur Daily · Colbert Co., AL
- Aug 18NEWS·Morgan Co., ALAlabama, ranked No. 13 in the preseason AP poll, marks its lowest preseason ranking in 18 years. The Crimson Tide had been in the top 10 for the previous 17 consecutive seasons, including seven times at No. 1.Decatur Daily · Morgan Co., AL
- Aug 17NEWS·Morgan Co., ALThe Food Bank of North Alabama will distribute free fruit and vegetables Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon at East Acres, 1701 Locus St. S.E. in Decatur. The event is free and open to the public.Decatur Daily · Morgan Co., AL
- Aug 17
- Aug 15MORATORIUM·Madison Co., ALState Sen. Arthur Orr plans to push legislation in the next session to give local governments more authority over data center and crypto mining facility placement, citing community concerns about a planned facility near Somerville in Morgan County.1819 News · Madison Co., AL
- Aug 14NEWS·Colbert Co., ALChase opened its 16th Alabama branch in Foley on Tuesday and plans to open five more locations by year's end in Montgomery, Mobile, Daphne, Decatur and Huntsville. JPMorgan Chase has pledged to triple its Alabama branches to 35 by 2030.AL.com · Colbert Co., AL
- Aug 9NEWS·Morgan Co., ALTexas-based construction company Fluor Enterprises Inc. began layoffs affecting 66 Alabama employees on July 31, according to a WARN notice. The company operates multiple offices in Alabama and has worked on projects including Novelis' recycling and rolling plant in Bay Minette since October 2022.AL.com · Morgan Co., AL
- Aug 3LAWSUIT·Morgan Co., ALState Sen. Arthur Orr says Alabama needs data centers but advocates for a measured approach, citing concerns about rising electricity rates and potential conflicts with other economic development projects. Several cities have implemented temporary moratoriums while the debate continues statewide.Data centers Archives - Yellowhammer News · Morgan Co., AL
- Jul 23MORATORIUM·Morgan Co., ALU.S. Rep. Terri Sewell is cosponsoring the AI Data Center Moratorium Act, which would pause new data center construction until Congress establishes national standards addressing energy use, water consumption, and community protections. Alabama currently has 27 operating or planned data centers.Decatur Daily · Morgan Co., AL
- Jul 22ZONING·Morgan Co., ALState Rep. Parker Moore defended data center development as a national security necessity against artificial intelligence competition with China, while distinguishing such facilities from bitcoin-mining operations. Sen. Arthur Orr proposed legislation giving local governments authority over data center placement, citing concerns about impacts on long-established residential areas.Decatur Daily · Morgan Co., AL
- Jul 8NEWS·Morgan Co., ALHeadline onlyDecatur Daily · Morgan Co., AL
- Jun 24MORATORIUM·Morgan Co., ALHeadline onlyDecatur Daily · Morgan Co., AL
- Jun 20NEWS·Morgan Co., ALHeadline onlyDecatur Daily · Morgan Co., AL
- Jan 31NEWS·Morgan Co., ALHeadline onlyDecatur Daily · Morgan Co., AL
- Oct 17NEWS·Morgan Co., ALHeadline onlyGovTech · Morgan Co., AL
- Feb 7NEWS·Morgan Co., ALHeadline onlyWAFF · Morgan Co., AL
- Feb 23NEWS·Morgan Co., ALHeadline onlyAlabama Political Reporter · Morgan Co., AL