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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McNeese has locked up the No. 1 seed in the 2022 Southland Conference Softball Tournament. McNeese finished the season 35-19 overall and 15-3 in Southland Conference play, to earn their conference-best seventh regular-season title. The…
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The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns earned the No. 1 seed for the Sun Belt Conference Softball Championship. Louisiana (41-11, 23-4 SBC) wrapped up the regular season on a nine-game winning streak, including a sweep of ULM…
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These historical events took place on May 5th: 1778: George Washington appoints Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben Inspector General of the Continental Army. 1840: Thomas Carlyle begins his famous lecture series “The Hero as Divinity”, later…
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These historical events took place on May 4th: 1780: American Academy of Arts & Science founded in Boston, James Bowdoin, John, and Samuel Sanders were the founding members. 1862: Mcclellan halted his troop before town as…
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Love, Inc. is a faith based local organization dedicated to serving the community. I’ve witnessed their work firsthand, being onsite while they assisted an 80 year old victim of Hurricane Ida. Love, Inc. volunteers replaced…
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There’s a nationwide blood shortage. It’s hit home in Acadiana. The national shortage is reportedly the worst in 10 years. Our news partners at KLFY report local supplies have hit critical levels. Vitalant, Oschner Lafayette…
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These events took place on the date of: April 20th 1777: The state of New York adopts the new constitution as an independent state. 1865: The Crosby Opera House in Chicago, Illinois to later be…
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These historical events took place on April 19th: 1775: American Revolution begins in Lexington, Massachusetts. The “Shot Heard Round the World” took place in Concord later that day. 1782: The second President of the United…
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