Mayor Joe Bishop joined community leaders at the North Rapides Business and Industry Alliance meeting, hosted by Representative Mike Johnson, on Monday, Jan. 20. Mayor Bishop shared exciting updates about the upcoming Mardi Gras events in Pineville and announced the city’s successful awarding of an additional $3.9 million in grant funds for a total of $10.8 million in the much-needed Huffman Creek drainage project.
The City offered a special thanks to the Central Louisiana delegation and Governor Jeff Landry for their unwavering support in helping Pineville secure these crucial funds to improve the city’s infrastructure and resilience.
Additionally, Mile Tudor from the Pineville Downtown Development District, alongside Tom David, provided an insightful presentation on the future development plans for the old Central State Hospital grounds, highlighting opportunities for growth and revitalization.