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Tarrant Approves 12-Month Moratorium on Data Centers
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (121+ words) TARRANT, Ala. (WBMA) — The City of Tarrant is the latest Alabama community to pause potential data center development. Tarrant city officials approved a 12-month moratorium on data centers, with Mayor Tracie Threadford saying the decision was made out of caution…...
From land purchase to power: How data center projects move forward in central Alabama
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (471+ words) by Anna Hope Bigham From Brookwood to Homewood and Chelsea, data centers are putting a new type of development in front of local leaders and residents. The issue continues to drive conversations across central Alabama and across the country, as…...
Alabama eyes more social media companies as Meta adds new rules for kids
1+ week, 5+ day ago (517+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — A landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms will bring more than $117 million to Alabama while requiring sweeping changes to how teenagers use Instagram and Facebook. The agreement resolves claims brought by 47 states, along with the District of…...
Logo Express | Talk of Alabama | 8.5.2026
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (28+ words) WBMA Logo Express | Talk of Alabama | 8.5.2026 For more information about Logo Express, including how to order your customizable items visit ineedmylogo.com...
Pinson City Leaders To Discuss 12-Month Data Center Moratorium
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (257+ words) A Heat Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening for portions of Alabama as dangerously hot and humid conditions settle in the region. Pinson city leaders are considering a 12-month moratorium on data centers — even though the city has not…...
Homeowners file lawsuit against Nebius AI data center, judge recuses herself
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (110+ words) The legal fight over Birmingham's controversial Nebius AI Data Center is already taking a new turn. Two nearby homeowners have filed a lawsuit asking a judge to stop construction, claiming the project was never properly approved under the city's zoning…...
QTS Data Centers behind Bessemer Project Marvel plans
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (274+ words) After months of speculation over the details of Project Marvel, QTS Data Centers was identified as the company looking to build in Bessemer. Quality Technology Services (QTS) is a leading provider of data centers across North America. Headquartered in Ashburn,…...
Bessemer data center lawsuit dismissed by a federal court
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (98+ words) The Bessemer data center lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice at the request of an order of dismissal filed June 22. The plaintiffs had previously filed a Writ of Mandamus on March 6, which compels officials and agencies to fulfill duties previously neglected....
Anniston Mayor Supports Pause on Data Center Discussions, Calls for More Research
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (363+ words) Anniston Mayor Ciara Smith-Roston says discussions about bringing data centers to the city are currently on hold, and she believes that is the right approach as leaders evaluate the potential impacts such a project could have on the community. In…...
Birmingham mayor makes statement on data center ordinance passing
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (127+ words) WBMA Birmingham mayor makes statement on data center ordinance passing Despite major pushback from community members, Birmingham City Council passed a data center ordinance that gives the greenlight to local centers being built. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin released a statement…...