RICHLAND PARISH (KTVE/KARD) -- According to reports, Facebook's parent company Meta has plans to build a $5 billion artificial intelligence data center in Richland Parish. The Louisiana Public Service Commission is reportedly being asked by Entergy to approve approximately three new natural gas power plants to accommodate a large facility in Holly Ridge. According to the Shreveport Times, two of the plants would be built near the data center, and the third plant near Baton Rouge, La. The third plant will cost approximately $3.2 billion. The data center will reportedly be built on the Franklin Farms Megasite in Holly Ridge. Latest News Texas offers Trump recently purchased ranch for 'deportation facilities' CMA Awards 2024: Stars walk the red carpet | LIVE Meta to build $5 billion AI data center in north Louisiana. Learm more here. Dutchtown Middle gets highest school score in Louisiana. Did local schools make the grade? Dementia caregiver? Your wellbeing matters, too