After our earlier post discussing large-scale AI data center development happening elsewhere in Louisiana and the importance of transparency in St. Tammany Parish, parish leadership has issued a public statement.

According to St. Tammany Parish officials:

• There is currently no proposed data center in St. Tammany.

• No applications have been submitted.

• No meetings have been held.

• No formal project discussions are underway.

They did confirm that a private property owner is attempting to market land as a potential site, but no official proposal exists at this time.

We want to be clear — our original post also stated there is no confirmed data center project in St. Tammany Parish.

Our concern is not about a hidden project. It is about infrastructure planning and long-term transparency when utilities expand industrial load capacity.

Major energy infrastructure is often built before projects are formally announced. Asking questions early is not fear — it’s responsible civic engagement.

We appreciate the Parish clarifying their position.

Around Pearl River & Surrounding News & Events will continue monitoring utility planning, zoning changes, and industrial development across the parish.

Transparency matters.

Community awareness matters.

And when questions are asked respectfully, clarity follows.

We have linked there post in the pinned comment.