These historical events took place on June 8th: 1789: James Madison introduces a proposed Bill of Rights in the United States House of Representatives 1861: American Civil War: Tennessee votes to secede from the Union. 1869:…
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These historical events took place on June 6th: 1861: Lincoln’s cabinet declares Union government will pay for expenses once states have mobilized volunteers. 1862: Battle of Memphis fought on the Mississippi River, Union forces defeat…
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Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Executive Director Steven Picou, A.A.E., were recently recognized at the South Central Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SCCAAAE) conference in Corpus Christi, Texas. Picou received the Airport…
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These historical events took place on May 24th: 1738: John Wesley is converted, launching the Methodist movement; celebrated annually by Methodists as Aldersgate Day. 1755: Smuggler Louis Mandrin considered the French Robin Hood is sentenced…
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Localpalooza is a celebration of our culture & arts. There will be live music, food trucks and more in downtown Lafayette this weekend (May 28 & 29). There will be live music in Parc International…
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These historical events took place on May 23rd: 1785: Benjamin Franklin announces his invention of bifocals. 1788: South Carolina becomes 8th state to ratify United States constitution. 1845: New York City Police Department (NYPD) is…
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A senior at Episcopal School of Acadiana has received a prestigious national academic honor. Anil Cacodcar has been named a U.S. Presidential Scholar. He has served as President of the Louisiana Youth Advisory Council, Captain…
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Miles Perret Cancer Services presents the 3rd annual Games Across Acadiana. It’s Acadiana’s ultimate virtual treasure hunt. The games include more than 60 missions & activities. It’s family friendly, and it’s free. It’s simple. Download…
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These historical events took place on May 10th: 1775: Second Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and issues paper currency for the first time as they name George Washington Supreme Commander. 1801: The Barbary pirates of…
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These historical events took place on May 9th: 1768: John Hancock pays duties on 25 pipes of wine, only one-fourth of his ship’s carrying capacity. British officials accuse him of unloading the rest during the…
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