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• Oct 21
  LAWSUIT·Jefferson Co., AL

  Birmingham, developers seek dismissal of lawsuit over Nebius data center project

  Birmingham and Nebius data center developers filed to dismiss a lawsuit by neighboring homeowners, arguing the residents should have challenged the project's zoning through administrative appeals before suing. The defendants also contend concerns about noise and heat are speculative since the facility isn't operating yet.

  WBMA · Jefferson Co., AL
• Oct 21
  LAWSUIT·Florida

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  Florida 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 21
  LAWSUIT·Louisiana

  Groups fight Louisiana shielding of Meta data center records

  Two advocacy groups are challenging a Louisiana utility regulator's decision to block public access to Meta's records on electricity demand and economic benefits related to an Entergy Louisiana proposal.

  The Black Chronicle · Louisiana
• Oct 21
  MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TN

  Memphis Rejects Longer Data Center Freeze, Approves 135-Day Pause

  Memphis City Council approved a 135-day pause on data center permitting on Oct. 20 after rejecting a longer moratorium proposal on a 6-6 vote. The temporary freeze allows officials time to review the industry's effects on neighborhoods and infrastructure, while Mayor Paul Young ordered a separate 90-day study of potential regulatory measures.

  TheEnergyMag · Shelby Co., TN
• Oct 21
  UTILITIES·Shelby Co., TN

  Entergy Arkansas to add 440 MW solar PPA for Google's data center

  Entergy Arkansas will supply 440 MW of solar power from a Big Island facility to Google's West Memphis data center expansion under a 20-year contract. Google will fund the power purchase agreement and approximately $600 million in infrastructure investments, with Entergy projecting customer savings of at least $500 million through 2048.

  Solarbytes · Shelby Co., TN
• Oct 21
  MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TN

  RAW: TN: MEMPHIS LEADERS REJECT 18 MONTH DATA CENTER PAUSE

  Headline onlyLocal 3 News · Shelby Co., TN
• Oct 21
  MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TN

  Memphians react to failed data center moratorium

  Memphis City Council passed a 135-day data center permitting pause Tuesday, disappointing activists who sought a 12-to-18 month moratorium. Community leaders said the ordinance lacks sufficient protections and was presented to the public only 45 minutes before the vote.

  Action News 5 · Shelby Co., TN
• Oct 21
  MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TN

  RAW: TN: MEMPHIS DATA CENTER MORATORIUM DOESN'T PASS

  Headline onlyLocal 3 News · Shelby Co., TN
• Oct 21
  MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TN

  Memphis fails to pass 1-year data center moratorium, instead opting for a shorter-term ban

  Memphis city council rejected a one-year data center moratorium Tuesday in favor of a 135-day construction halt, drawing sharp criticism from residents and activists opposed to facilities developed by SpaceXAI in the region.

  CBS News · Shelby Co., TN
• Oct 21
  MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TN

  City Council votes down data center pause

  The Memphis City Council rejected a proposal for an indefinite moratorium on data centers.

  Daily Memphian · Shelby Co., TN
• Oct 21
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  Nucor Towers to expand again with $60 million investment

  Nucor 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 21
  MORATORIUM

  Proposal to pause new data centers in Michigan City sparks protests over Google exemption

  Michigan City's Common Council advanced a proposal to pause new data center developments, but protesters opposed the exemption allowing Google's already-under-construction project to proceed. A councilman noted millions in fees have been paid; amendments are possible at the next reading.

  WSBT