This gas station has more panhandlers than almost any gas station in the area. If you go there during the day, it's fine but at night time, be ready. The employees don't even care either. I just left there at 7:30 and as I was checking out one of them came up to me at the register with the whole story about needing to get back to Shreveport asking if I could help her out. I gave her a few bucks because I was obviously paying in cash and couldn't say that I didn't have money for her. What got me was the boldness of it, right there at the register. The employee checking me out acted as if it was completely normal. I don't mind helping somebody out, but it does get out of hand at this place.
If it's too late, I don't even bother with this one. The door is locked and you have to go to the window and stay out there for a bit. I don't feel threatened, but some of you might. I would avoid it after a certain hour.
It's a nice area so you wouldn't expect it, but they all must know something that I don't.
If you want to feel safer at night, go to Benny's down the street. It's well lit and there's usually a police presence. You don't get bothered or approached. read more