THIS DAY IN U.S. HISTORY: April 20th
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…
THIS DAY IN U.S. HISTORY: April 19th
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…
Donate Early For Parish Proud
Fundraising is underway for Parish Proud. SOLA Giving Day is May 5th, but you can donate early. Parish Proud is a non profit organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Lafayette Parish. The…
THIS DAY IN U.S. HISTORY: April 18th
These historical events took place on April 18th. 1861: Colonel Robert E. Lee turns down offer to command Union armies in the United States Civil War. 1862: Battle of Fort Jackson begins in Fort St Philip…
Shipping Container Scam
People keep inventing new ways to steal our money. If you’re in the market for shipping containers, beware. The Better Business Bureau warns of a particularly clever scam. It’s called the “Sea Can Scam.”The scammers…
Red Hot Chili Peppers added to New Orleans Jazz Fest lineup
By Rebeccah Biggar According to ABC News, the Red Hot Chili Peppers has been added to the 2022 New Orleans Jazz Fest lineup. The group’s appearance is set for Sunday, May 1, and is its…
THIS DAY IN U.S. HISTORY: April 6th
These historical events took place on April 6th: 1808: Businessman John Jacob Astor incorporates the American Fur Company. 1830: Joseph Smith and five others officially organize the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in…
THIS DAY IN U.S. HISTORY: April 5th
These historical events took place on April 5th: 1785: The first United States state university is chartered in Athens, Georgia. 1823: United States President James Monroe appoints the first United States Ambassador in South America.…
Local Students Win Robotics Award
A team of students from Lafayette Parish schools won a top award at a robotics competition in Kenner over the weekend of March 31st-April 2nd. Robotics Phenomena 3616, composed of kids from Lafayette High, Comeaux,…
Beware This Texting Scam!
Modern technology enables people to great things…and some not so great things. The Better Business bureau warns of a texting scam, in which the scammer poses as people’s employers. The scammer knows your name, where…