423. Ken Miller

423. We talk to Ken Miller of Lafayette. He has become interested in local politics in recent years. Ken is the founder of the Blackthorn PAC, which is actively raising and spending on comprehensive media and digital campaigns to shed light on elected officials or those running for office that were in support of, or involved in, the January 6 insurrection. With your support, Blackthorn PAC will combat the treasonous disinformation and un-American behaviors continuing to do harm, destroying our democracy.  Ken has been in Lafayette for 40 years. He owns the Blackrose Group, nationally known business brokerage company based in Lafayette, with offices in San Antonio, Houston, Dallas Philadelphia, Atlanta.

1. This week in Louisiana history. June 26, 1805. Former V.P. Aaron Burr arrives in New Orleans.
2. This week in New Orleans history. June 26, 1927. Bonnabel Place opens. North and South Turnbull drives, running from the the Earhart Expressway (named for former New Orleans Commissioner of Public Utilities, Fred A. Earhart) to the lake are named for Joseph F. Turnbull, the real estate developer who was touting lots in the new Bonnabel Place subdivision on June 26, 1927. Running from Metairie Road to the lake, Bonnabel Place was owned by heirs of Parisian chemist Henri Bonnabel who had come to New Orleans in 1825.  He had purchased the eleven arpents wide (an arpent is a French unit of measure which is slightly smaller than a acre) property from Hypolite deCourval in 1836.  It ran from the river to the lake.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Things to Do With Kids: Baton Rouge Area
   The Baton Rouge area blends historical attractions with places to play. Here are some of our top kid-friendly picks for families. Not only is Baton Rouge steeped in history, but it offers an array of kid-friendly museums, plantations, memorials and historic sites as well. Itching to get outside? Hike the trails at Tunica Hills or view the nation’s largest bald cypress at Cat Island. Afterwards, cool off by splashing around in Blue Bayou Waterpark.
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana. A jazz singer in Jackson Square.

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