Bernard de Marigny challenges 7ft tall fellow legislator James Humble to a duel. Humble, as the challenger, chooses the weapons and site: sledgehammers, six feet deep in Lake Pontchartrain. Short king Marigny recognizes Humble’s sense of humor and calls off the duel. (1817)
Interested in New Orleans
history, geography, architecture, culture?
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We are responding to multiple calls for vehicles trapped in flood waters throughout the city. DO NOT DRIVE IN FLOOD WATERS! Call 9-1-1 to report flooded streets. Visit https://t.co/1gWMao8Kuv to see live updates of flooding in the community. @nolaready#TurnAroundDontDrown
Looking for more Rock 'n Roll in Louisiana? Look no further. The state legislature just unanimously approved the creation of a new Rock 'n Roll museum in New Orleans. https://t.co/3YvhOzAEPX
A dozen student films, part of the filmmakers' senior thesis, will be screened at Tucson. Genres include comedy, horror, sci-fi and documentary. https://t.co/RTVenQGyE2
Actor and doctor Ken Jeong, who did his fellowship at Tulane's School of Medicine, will be Tulane University's 2022 commencement speaker.
https://t.co/aP5T9JFI6q
We are thrilled to talk about our holiday concert series that returns LIVE this year at St. Louis Cathedral & St. Anna's Episcopal Church, Dec 1-19. We sure hope you'll join us!
All concerts are free & open to the public. Masks required while indoors.
We completed the First Building at Benedictine Monastery, Tucson AZ... and now for the second part. The Monastery!! https://t.co/LxauKLH6Ds via @sundt#benedictineazproject
We're starstruck to announce that Preservation Hall Jazz Band will be joined by the incredible Irma Thomas on Wed, Oct 13th!
Grab tickets to this very special night while you can: https://t.co/9zl2qlgpKV
The Benedictine project is nearing completion. Tonight at 10:00p.m. on @KVOA we take you inside the historic monastery and show you how it's being restored and preserved.
If you find an injured or orphaned squirrel (or other mammal), it's important to contact a permitted wildlife rehabilitator. They have the training, skills and facilities necessary to care for the animals until they can be returned to the wild. https://t.co/DlbOnaSgne.
TERREBONNE Red Beans Monday:
Red Beans Monday! - Terrebonne Ford in Houma
Serving 500 meals of red beans and rice and bottled water
11 AM - Terrebonne Lincoln/Barker Mazda, 1100 West Tunnel Blvd.