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šŸŒ± What upgrades are coming to Prairievilleā€™s Walmart Neighborhood Market?

Prairieville, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Prairieville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • What upgrades are coming to Prairievilleā€™s Walmart Neighborhood Market?
  • Which Prairieville gas station sold a $450,000 winning lottery ticket?
  • How Prairievilleā€™s dog park leftovers reshaped parks across Ascension Parish

Also on today's calendar: The Magnolia Market and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Some sun, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 67.
  • Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Changes coming to 20 Walmart stores in Louisiana this year: What customers can expect (louisianafirstnews.com) ā€” Prairieville shoppers can expect a remodel at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on Airline Highway, bringing wider aisles, refreshed interiors, and expanded pickup and delivery options. Itā€™s one of 20 Louisiana Walmarts getting upgrades this year, including improved deli choices, lighting, and pharmacy services that could change your regular grocery routine.
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2. A $450,000 lottery ticket was sold in Ascension Parish (weeklycitizen.com) ā€” A Prairieville resident just scored a $450,000 Easy 5 jackpot with a ticket bought at the Murphy USA on Airline Highway in Prairieville, netting $328,500 after taxes. The convenience store will also collect a $4,500 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
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3. How a dog park surplus sparked an entire movement in Ascension (businessreport.com) ā€” A successful fundraising push for the Prairieville Dog Park ended with extra money, inspiring two residents to launch the Ascension Parks Foundation to improve parks parishwide. Since then, the group has raised at least $160,000 for projects from Sorrento to Donaldsonville, aiming to bring more dog parks, splash pads, and upgraded green spaces closer to Prairieville families.
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4. A record 20 businesses participating in Ascension Parish's cocktail trail (weeklycitizen.com) ā€” Prairieville residents can join Ascension Parishā€™s Sweet Spot Cocktail Trail from May through July, with Mike Andersonā€™s Seafood in Prairieville among 20 participating spots. Adults collect passport stamps for trying signature cocktails, then redeem them in Gonzales for gifts and a shot at a grand prize.
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5. Louisiana's LHSAA baseball regional playoffs get under way on Wednesday with top seeds joining the postseason fray (sportingnews.com) ā€” Prairievilleā€™s #10-seeded Hurricanes were upset in a three-game thriller by Live Oak, falling 2-1 in 14 innings before dropping Saturdayā€™s deciding games. The story lays out all the LHSAA regional baseball matchups running April 22ā€“25, including key dates through the state finals that local high school fans may want to track.
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  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Prairieville. Apply here.
  • RaceTrac, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Associate - RT2352 in Prairieville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Prairieville here.

Ok Prairieville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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