Prichard Weighs Data Center Deal | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Prichard, Alabama stands at a crossroads: a $93 million data center could bring in $4-5 million annually and spark economic revival, but it also risks deepening tensions in a city already reeling from a troubled police department and failing water system. City council is split—some see it as a lifeline to financial independence, others fear it could harm the historic Africatown neighborhood. A public hearing on a possible 480-day moratorium has been called, as residents and officials debate whether this tech investment is truly in the community’s best interest—or just another risky gamble…