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Kroger Demolished, New Store Rising | Lake Charles News
After decades of decay and neglect, the iconic but crumbling Kroger building on 12th Street in Lake Charles has finally been demolished — a long-awaited cleanup for locals who watched it become a dangerous eyesore and shelter for the homeless. Once a beloved community hub, the store closed in 2019 and was left vulnerable after Hurricane Laura. Residents like 72-year-old Warren Winbush called it a “shack” and welcomed its removal, while neighbors like Erin Howle felt “bittersweet” relief. Now, Elliott Property Holdings, a Texas-based firm, has bought the six-acre site to build a new…
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