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Ashley Outlet is Now Open!

Ashley Outlet is Now Open!

Ashley Homestore Outlet is now open at 1804 Macarthur Drive Suite 150 Alexandria, Louisiana, 71301. Honestly, I'm going to regret telling you about this. This store should be one of those things that I make my little secret. When someone comes to my house and says, “I...

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Phase 1 Construction for Central Louisiana State Hospital is Underway

Phase 1 Construction for Central Louisiana State Hospital is Underway

Central Hospital, located near Buhlow Lake, has been helping individuals across the state since 1906. Several years ago, it was announced that the hospital would be building a new state-of-the-art facility. Phase 1 of construction is underway and is estimated to take 18-24 months to complete. This new facility is costing around $33,000,000 and all current Central services will be moved there. Of course, with every new shiny building, other businesses tend to move in around it. Hence the brand new Y-Not Stop, that’s a mere 3-minute drive from the grounds. 

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New Whataburger location coming to Alexandria!

New Whataburger location coming to Alexandria!

There’s going to be a second Whataburger location breaking ground at 3601 S MacArthur Drive. From a corporate point of view, this is justifiable given the second location will have easy access from I-49. This will encourage the thousands of travelers to stop in for a mid-way break between North and South Louisiana

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The Chevron is now open!

The Chevron is now open!

Chevron is open at 7520 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA, 71303.  To qualify this new business as a gas station is a bit unfair. This Chevron is right up there with our favorite smiling beaver (if you know, you know). This massive building is equipped with sixteen...

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Burkes Outlet Now Open in Kingsville!

Burkes Outlet Now Open in Kingsville!

Burkes Outlet store is now open in the Kings Shopping Center at 3200 Monroe Hwy Pineville LA 71360.  If you’re like me, you probably felt a small piece of your childhood wither inside when Stage in Kingsville closed. (Pause for a moment of silence for all the Easter...

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A Master Plan Community Is Coming To Alexandria!

A Master Plan Community Is Coming To Alexandria!

If you’ve visited South Louisiana or Texas over the years, you’ve likely heard of or experienced a master plan community. River Ranch of Lafayette is the best example of this. Usually, these communities are characterized by gorgeous homes with large sidewalks,...

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The East Side Daiquiris Expansion Continues

The East Side Daiquiris Expansion Continues

Another location coming soon for East Side Daiquiris at 2204 Worley Drive, Alexandria, LA, 71301. If you’ve been to Pineville in the past few years you’ve likely seen East Side Daiquiris on the corner of Hwy 28 and Pinegrove Drive, usually characterized by a busy...

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