WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Feb. 3, 2026 – On a crisp October morning in 2025, the Delta woke up to a new kind of headline — one that didn’t speak of what the region lacked, but of what it was becoming. Google, one of the world’s most influential technology companies, announced a multi‑billion‑dollar investment to build a massive data center campus in West Memphis, marking one of the largest economic commitments in Arkansas history.
The announcement wasn’t just a ribbon‑cutting. It was a declaration.
“Google is investing in the next generation of AI innovation in Arkansas and across the country,” said Ruth Porat, president and chief investment officer of Alphabet and Google. Her message was clear: the future of artificial intelligence depends on energy, infrastructure, and communities ready to grow — and Arkansas is stepping into that role…