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Two Louisiana Buc-ee's locations are coming. When do they plan to open?
Buc-ee's , with its beloved beaver mascot and celebrated food items, is opening its first ever locations in Louisiana. The chain of massive travel centers is expanding into other states and will be opening one location in Northeast Louisiana and another in the South Central region of the state. The stores are expected to generate millions in revenue, employ hundreds of workers and welcome thousands of visitors daily. When is the Buc-ee's in Ruston expected to open? Construction crews have begun pouring concrete and laying additional groundwork for the Buc-ee's building in Ruston, which will be located off of Interstate 20 at the Tarbutton road exit. Ruston's Buc-ee's location is projected to open mid 2027, but this could be subject to change depending on construction progress, according to the City of Ruston . Once completed, the location will span more than 70,000 square feet and include more than 100 fuel pumps. "This project continues to move forward step by step, and we’re excited to watch it take shape and share updates along the way as we get closer to opening day," says the City of Ruston website. When is the Buc-ee's in Lafayette expected to open? The Buc-ee's location in
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Mayor Roy on Helping the Homeless
Mayor Jacques Roy addresses how he would help the homeless population if re-elected.
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Larvadain's Plan to Redevelop Alexandria
Candidate Malcolm Larvadain discusses what he could do to redevelop Alexandria in comparison to Mayor Roy's REIGNITE campaign.
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Enjoy a fall drive along Main Street in Pineville!
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - Main Street in Pineville is lined with fall decorations following a community partnership between residents, businesses and city crews. Last year, the city started a fall event asking business owners and homeowners along Main Street to make an at-cost donation to the city for fall decorations, according to Pineville Chief Operations Officer Darrell Basco. The decorations included hay bales, pumpkins, mums, scarecrows and cornstalks. This year, the program expanded to Military Highway.
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Oakdale unites for Linda S. Brown Memorial Walk for a Cure on Oct. 10
OAKDALE, La. (KPLC) - The Linda S. Brown Memorial Walk for a cure is returning to Oakdale on Saturday, October 10, bringing the community together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones, and support local students. The event will be held at Oakdale City Hall, located at 33 E. 6th...
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People tell Entergy they don't want Meta power line on their property
Louisiana residents are opposing Entergy's plan to build a transmission line for a new Meta data center. The proposed line would run through private properties, family farms, and a protected wetland area. A group called the Louisiana Landowners Coalition has petitioned against the project, urging the use of existing utility...
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As ICE readies Louisiana facility for children and families, faith leaders hold vigil
ALEXANDRIA, La. (RNS and Verite News) — Part of the Trump administration’s efforts to ramp up deportations, the facility — which will hold unaccompanied minors and families — is situated beside an airport that has become known as the country’s busiest hub for deportation flights.
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People tell Entergy they don't want Meta power line on their property
JENA — Rapides High School teacher Danielle LeBouef said her family used every last cent they had to buy a rural property so her three children could grow up safe. Now Entergy wants to run a transmission line through her front yard to power the $50 billion Meta data center being built in Richland Parish, and she has questions. She's not alone, either. On Thursday night, about 100 people gathered at the Jena Community Center to ask questions about the project. It was hosted by the Louisiana Landowners Coalition , a group that started after founder Dustin McAnn spotted surveyors on his property and later learned about the proposed line's route. The Meta project, named Hyperion, would be the company's largest data center. As described on its website , the parent company of Facebook states it "will be part of our global infrastructure that brings Meta technologies and programs to life, making the future of human connection possible. "This data center will play a vital role in accelerating our AI progress, delivering 5 gigawatts of compute capacity to house Hyperion, our largest multi-gigawatt AI cluster." The transmission line, known as the West Fork Creek to Boeuf 500kV transmission project, would
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Vidalia Is Giving Utility Customers $2.83 Million Back
VIDALIA, La. (UrbanCast: 10/2/2026) — Alexandria residents frequently hear that owning a municipal electric system helps provide some of the lowest electric costs around. But about 90 miles away, Vidalia offers another example of what public ownership can mean for utility customers. On September 8, the Vidalia Town Council...
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Rapides Parish eateries cited for critical health violations
The Town Talk obtained food safety inspection information for Aug. 30-Sept. 12 from the Louisiana Department of Health. The top addresses with the most critical violations are listed, along with an explanation of the findings. All restaurants on the list had at least two critical violations. According to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, uncorrected critical violations are more likely to contribute to food contamination or illness. Less serious violations are not directly related to foodborne illness but could become hazardous if uncorrected. The Louisiana Department of Health's retail food health inspections dashboard includes a history of each establishment's inspection reports. Inspections should be considered a "snapshot" and might not always reflect an establishment's day-to-day operations and overall condition. Violations fall into two main categories: critical and non-critical. Critical violations are more likely to contribute directly to food contamination or illness if left uncorrected. Non-critical violations are not directly related to the cause of foodborne illness but could become critical if left uncorrected. The DHH dashboard is updated daily; however, there is a seven-day delay between when inspections are made and posted online. Check eatsafe.la.gov for the most recent inspection information available and information on how to file a
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Grant Parish sheriff hosts annual Triad luncheon for seniors
COLFAX, La. (WNTZ) – The Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office will host its annual TRIAD Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 9, for parish residents age 60 and older. The event is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at the Colfax Civic Center. The luncheon will include a meal and an opportunity for local seniors to gather with […]