Academy Sports and Outdoors celebrates opening of Marshall store

The newly opened Academy Sports and Outdoors in Marshall celebrated its grand opening Friday with a special ribbon-cutting with the Greater Marshall Chamber of Commerce. Early risers lined up around the 53,723-square-foot store at 2400 East End Blvd. S. in anticipation of the store opening for a chance to win gift cards and score special deals. Also appearing at Friday’s ribbon-cutting were Marshall High School’s Big Red Pride drum line, MHS cheerleaders, East Texas Baptist University Tiger Pom dance team and the MHS JROTC. Store managers said customers could expect fun activities the entire weekend, including interactive demonstrations and appearance from Santa. Daniel Parker, who won a $500 gift card Friday, was all smiles as he shopped at the store with his family. The avid hunter and griller shared his enthusiasm for the Marshall location. “We’re really excited that it’s here. I usually travel to Shreveport or Longview to come to Academy,” he said.

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