These historical events took place on March 29th: 1638: The first permanent white settlement in Delaware of Swedish Lutherans. 1799: New York passes a law aimed at gradually abolishing slavery in the state. 1806: Construction…
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Marta Korolyshyn is a Louisiana resident with family hunkered down in Ukraine. Her nephews have been seeking shelter in a bathtub. She & her husband are trying to help. They’re collecting supplies and money for…
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These historical events took place on March 25th: 31: The first Easter according to the calendar-maker Dionysius Exiguus. 1524: English explorer Walter Raleigh renews Humphrey Gilbert’s patent to explore North America. 1634: Under charter was…
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Carencro High School has a new principal. Vanessa Knott has been promoted from the position of vice principal, which she’s held since August. Knott has 25 years experience in Lafayette Parish schools. She’s a graduate…
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These historical events took place on March 24th: 1664: Colonist and Theologian Roger Williams was granted a charter to colonize Rhode Island. 1824: The first performance of “Missa Solemnis” by composer Ludwig van Beethoven’s. 1900:…
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Three Acadiana communities are among Louisiana’s ten safest cities. A recent report from Safewise ranks Broussard the Bayou State’s 7th safest city. Scott is fourth, and Youngsville is ranked third for the second year in…
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These historical events took place on March 23rd: 1775: Patrick Henry proclaims “Give me liberty or give me death” in his speech in favor of the Virginian troops joining the United States Revolutionary War. 1839:…
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These historical events took place on March 22nd: 1622: The first American Indian, Powhatan Tribe, massacre of Europeans in Jamestown Virginia took place where 347 people were killed. 1638: Religious dissident Anne Hutchinson was expelled…
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Schools throughout Acadiana have announced closures for tomorrow, March 22, 2022, due to the threat of severe weather. Here is a list of schools that will be closed according to KLFY NEWS. Lafayette Parish: Lafayette…
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These historical events took place on today, March 21st. 1925: Tennessee governor Austin Peay passes the “Butler Act” making Tennessee the first state to outlaw teaching the theory of evolution. It would be repealed in…
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