Alabama Power faces homeowner resistance to power line project

A homeowner in Alabama has vowed to physically resist Alabama Power's efforts to access his property for a utility transmission project, threatening civil disobedience if the company attempts to proceed.

First covered Oct 23, 2026 · 2:25 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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18d Inside Climate News A Homeowner’s Last Stand Against Alabama Power — CALERA, Ala.—Fenn Church knew what he had to do. “I’m going to stand in front of that gate and say, ‘This is my home, and I’m not letting you drive through…

More coverage from around the web

wvtm13.com Homeowner continues fight against Alabama Power over power line planned across his property

wbhm.org A homeowner’s last stand against Alabama Power

thecooldown.com Alabama homeowner fights Alabama Power over line he calls 'an invasion' of privacy

yahoo.com Judge to decide if Alabama Power can build transmission lines through Shelby County backyard

wvtm13.com Shelby County landowner asks judge to stop Alabama Power transmission line project

Appeared in: 2026-10-25 (#10) · 2026-10-26 (#10)

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