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The Louisiana cities of Lafayette and Ruston are in an unofficial race to open the state's first Buc-ee's travel center.

A Lafayette media site jokingly invited Ruston to the ribbon-cutting for its Buc-ee's, escalating the friendly rivalry.

Construction has now begun in both cities, with Ruston's Mayor Ronny Walker expressing confidence in his city's progress.

Both locations are expected to employ over 200 workers and bring the popular chain's brisket, Beaver Nuggets and clean restrooms to the state.

A Lafayette media site is trolling the city of Ruston as the two cities continue their unofficial race to open the first Buc-ee's in Louisiana.

Developing Lafayette posted the following on its Facebook page Sept. 17: "Hey City of Ruston! You're invited to the ribbon c

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