Good morning Acadiana. Effective at midnight last night, a Safe Shop Policy is being enacted for "gray-area businesses" as Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory announced updated guidance for business operations in the Parish during a press conference on Thursday. Guillory announced that these businesses must follow these guidelines.

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TODAY IS NATIONAL

Bat Appreciation Day

Cheeseball Day

Ellis Island Family History Day

Haiku Poetry Day

Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day

Crawfish Day

Blue and Green Donate Life Day

TODAY IN HISTORY
230 years ago - In 1790, Benjamin Franklin died at the age of 84.

83 years ago - In 1937, Daffy Duck made his debut.

60 years ago - In 1960, rockabilly pioneer Eddie Cochran died from injuries sustained in a car accident.

59 years ago - In 1961, The Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba.

56 years ago - In 1964, Ford gave the world the Mustang.

51 years ago - In 1969, Sirhan Sirhan was convicted of assassinating Robert F. Kennedy.

27 years ago - In 1993, Stacey Koon and Laurence Powell were convicted of violating the civil rights of Rodney King.

22 years ago - In 1998, Linda McCartney died from cancer in Tucson.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

Victoria Beckham is 46. Posh Spice.

Jennifer Garner is 48.  American actress and activist.

Lela Rochon is 56. Actor.

Sean Bean is 61. Actor.

Afrika Bambaataa is 63. Hip-Hop master who did the song, 'Planet Rock'.

Jan Hammer is 72. Composer.

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper (1954 - 2015) WWE Hall of Famer.

DAYS TILL

18 days until Teacher Appreciation Day

23 days until Mother's Day

35 days until Memorial Day Weekend

WEATHER

Today: 20% chance for rain later in the day, 80.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, could see a sprinkle, 66.

Saturday: 50% chance for rain, 82.

Sunday: 60% chance for rain, storms could be severe, 82.

Monday and Tuesday: Beautiful.

Have a fun weekend,

cj and jenn

 

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