9 Things You'll Remember If You Grew Up In The 80s In Louisiana

The 1980s in Louisiana was a volatile time, to be sure. Economic and political factors made living in the state a bit unpredictable. Here are some of the highlights – and if you made it through the decade during the time, you’re probably going to remember this stuff!

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These two governors stood out in Louisiana throughout the 80s, giving us some very dramatic political scandals and party changes.

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This legendary Louisiana band reached a peak in the 1980s, beginning their performances at the private Mom's Ball in New Orleans that soon became the stuff of stories for decades to come.

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If you lived in Louisiana in the 80s, there's a good chance you had a bowl of the amazing locally-branded ice cream that they sold here - and so much more. Remember, between here and there...there's bound to be a K&B? Ah, the memories!

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Do you remember the days in 1987 when Cuban detainees took over this federal detention center in Oakdale, Louisiana? Those were some nail biting times for sure!

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Overshadowing the 1980s in Louisiana was the serious oil bust that took place, changing the landscape of oil and gas in the state for all the decades to come. Some of the jobs lost in this time never quite came back again.

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This unique visit to New Orleans was the last time the pope came to our fair state, attracting crowds of over 100,000 and sparking lots of renovations in the city.

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This, the last World's fair held, was not a huge success, and while many various reasons were given for this failure, some just assumed - and probably rightly - that thrill of these fairs was no longer there.

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Closing out the 1980s at LSU, Shaquille O'Neal's amazing basketball skills wowed the state, helping us root for him in the years to come.

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Reaching his prime in the 1980s and early 90s, Paul Prudhomme was a true beacon for Cajun food, helping it to spread around the United States and helping to establish the unique delight of Louisiana cuisine throughout his life.

Does that bring you back or what? What else do you remember from that iconic decade while you were living in Louisiana? We love to hear your memories and stories, so be in touch!