Forrest Terrell, BirminghamWatch
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While city officials said they got it right with Birmingham’s first rules specifically for data centers, residents said the framework leaves too much uncertainty and too little public oversight. -
In a report issued Monday by S&P Global, the credit rating agency affirmed Central Alabama Water’s AA- bond rating but removed its CreditWatch surveillance. -
Many members of the public have spoken out against the proposed Nebius AI data center. But a proposed data center moratorium won't apply. -
The agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management is estimated to save about $1.8 million per year, according to financial projections presented to the board.
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The judge ruled that Central Alabama Water failed to properly notify the state health officer of its plans to discontinue adding fluoride to the water. -
Current utility leaders say fluoridation had already lapsed years earlier under the previous Birmingham Water Works Board.
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The utility's afternoon statement cites safety, financial and infrastructure concerns.
