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February 2, 2026
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Randy Travis Schedules 'More Life Tour' Stop at Lafayette's Long Center in March: Country music icon Randy Travis will visit the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Lafayette on March 13 as part of his 'More Life Tour.' The tour, resuming in 2026, features Travis appearing with his original band and special guest James Dupré performing Travis' well-known songs. The event will also include video presentations highlighting key moments from Travis' notable career. Although Travis is no longer able to sing due to a 2013 stroke, he will be present and interact with fans during the performance. (Source: Journal & Courier on Feb 2)
November 17, 2025
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FBI Dismisses Senior Official After Scrutiny Over Director's Jet Use: The FBI has terminated Steven Palmer, a veteran leader of its critical incident response group, following controversy around Director Kash Patel's use of an agency plane for personal travel. Reports indicate Patel, who attended a performance by his girlfriend in Pennsylvania, grew upset over media coverage, leading to Palmer's dismissal. Flight logs also noted additional travel to Nashville, sparking questions about transparency. This marks the third crisis unit head Patel has replaced since February. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 3)
November 7, 2025
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New Book Chronicles Marquis de Lafayette's U.S. Tour and City Namesake Roots: A newly published book by author Ryan Cole explores the influence of the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to the United States, focusing on how his tour helped inspire the naming of Lafayette, Indiana. As the city marks its Bicentennial year, the book provides historical context for William Digby's choice in 1825 to name the settlement after the French general. Cole discusses the widespread admiration for Lafayette following his major role in the American Revolution. The work offers insight into the local heritage and the broader national enthusiasm for Lafayette's legacy. (Source: Based in Lafayette on Oct 9)
November 3, 2025
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Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Former Grateful Dead Singer, Dies at 78: Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, acclaimed for her time as a vocalist with the Grateful Dead and her work as a session singer in Muscle Shoals and Memphis, has died at age 78 following a battle with cancer. She contributed to hits by Elvis Presley, Percy Sledge, Neil Diamond, and others before joining the legendary rock band, appearing on several of their albums during the 1970s. After leaving the Grateful Dead, she continued to record and perform. Godchaux-MacKay was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 3)