Residents in Clinton and Clarksdale voiced their opinions Monday about potential data centers coming to their towns during separate meetings held a hundred miles apart.
Clinton officials announced they have signed a fee-in-lieu of taxes agreement with a developer, signaling progress on the project. In contrast, discussions about a data center in Clarksdale are still in initial stages, according to local officials.
Many Clarksdale residents see the data center as a potential economic boost for the city, which faces a shrinking tax base and aging infrastructure. Business owner Bob Wright told attendees, “We’ve been praying for Clarksdale’s economic turnaround for a long time. And this is a godsend that can turn around Clarksdale.”…