A deal is in place to bring roadside mega-country store/gas station Buc-ee’s to Ruston. People drive from all around to visit Buc-ee’s locations across Texas and the South. Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker says he looks forward to Buc-ee’s helping his city be a travel destination…
“People will begin stopping in this great city, and we believe once they stop…and have a little taste of what North Louisiana is really about…they’ll want to come back and visit even more often.”
Ruston’s City Council has approved the plan. The Lincoln parish school Board and Police Jury must also sign off, but Walker expects no dissent. He says the proposal is for Buc-ee’s to be just north of I-20, across from Ruston High at Tarbutton Road…
“It’s between the Grambling exit and the Louisiana Tech exit, so it’s a perfect location. 84 acres…and we’re just – rom a city standpoint – really, really excited about this coming to our city.”
When complete in early 2025, Buc-ee’s will feature about 53-thousand square feet of shopping space, have 120 gas pumps and boast the “Cleanest Restrooms in Town.” It will employ over 200 people. Mayor Walker says Buc-ee’s reputation as a place to work is pretty good…
“They start out at between 16 and 17 dollars and hour. They have three weeks vacation, they have benefits with health insurance & 401K. So they’re really good-paying jobs.”
Walker says he is unware of when construction is expected to begin. Buc-ee’s plans to open within two years.
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