CBL acquires its first Louisiana mall

CBL & Associates, owners of Northpark Mall in Joplin, has expanded its mall empire into Louisiana.
A company news released issued today says CBL bought The Mall of Acadiana in Lafayette, La., from Lafayette Associates.
The Mall has more than 100 stores and restaurants, and is anchored by Dillard's, Foley's, Sears and JCPenney, according to the news release.