And though there are about 4,000 students who currently attend the Naval Academy, their impact on the greater local economy goes well beyond just the spending power of enrolled mids, whose modest-sized stipends burn but a pinhole through their pockets.
Students' families, alumni and Navy football fans have flooded into town this weekend for the Louisiana Tech game played yesterday afternoon.
Economic development officials say though the usual traffic congestion...
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