Data Centers Divide Alabama | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

Data centers are heating up Alabama—and the midterm race—with Senator Tommy Tuberville pushing hard for them as economic gold, demanding recycled water, no drinking water use, and full developer-funded energy costs. His opponent, Doug Jones, wants a one-year pause to assess environmental, noise, and community impacts, insisting on transparency and no rushed deals. Tuberville warns of losing U.S. data storage to China if we don’t act fast, while Jones argues we can’t sacrifice local well-being for short-term cash. It’s a clash of progress vs. preservation, with the future of Alabama’s economy…