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  • 677. Dustin Granger

    677. Dustin Granger
    May 9 2026
    677. This week, we talk to Dustin Granger about Louisiana politics. As a seasoned financial advisor with over two decades of experience, Dustin Granger has built his career helping Louisiana families navigate the turbulent waters of the Great Recession, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recurring hurricanes that shape life on the Gulf Coast. A lifelong resident and LSU alumnus, Granger now serves as the Treasurer of the Louisiana Democratic Party. Granger is a leading voice for economic reform and climate resilience. He advocates for a "New Louisiana" that breaks away from traditional corporate-heavy investments to embrace renewable energy, fair taxation, and sustainable infrastructure. In this interview, we discuss his recommendations for the current voting season, his strategies for stabilizing property insurance, his commitment to strengthening the state's middle class, and his ongoing work to revitalize the Democratic infrastructure across the Bayou State. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Charles Asbury Stephens. The Ark of 1803. It was a voyage of untold perils. Every year an increasing number of white outlaws, hidden in the caves along the river, harried and robbed the boatmen who floated down from the upper settlements. There were lurking bands of hostile Indians. And there was the river itself with its treacheries; its snags; its mud bars and its floods. It was no unusual thing for an ark to set out as this one was about to do, provided against all foreseeable disasters, and never be heard from afterward. Some were wrecked, some were robbed and their crews obscurely murdered. But no tidings of their fate came back to the solitary homes on the upper Ohio. To set out on such a voyage with a single man or boy who could not be trusted, might mean the loss of the boat or even of every life on board of her. This week in Louisiana history. May 8, 1823. First gas lighting used in the American Theater of New Orleans. This week in New Orleans history. May 8, 1884: The World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition opened in what is now Audubon Park, showcasing New Orleans as a global trade hub. This week in Louisiana. Creole Nature Trail All‑American Road Louisiana Highway 27 & Highway 82 Corridor Cameron and Calcasieu Parishes, LA Open year‑round; ideal for spring wildlife viewing and coastal drives Website: creolenaturetrail.org Email: info@visitlakecharles.org Phone: (337) 436‑9588 The Creole Nature Trail is one of America's first National Scenic Byways, offering 180 miles of Gulf Coast marshes, beaches, wildlife refuges, and birding hotspots throughout the year: Scenic Wildlife Drives: Alligators, wading birds, and migratory species visible from roadside pull‑offs.Gulf Beaches: Access to quiet stretches of shoreline along the Cameron coast.Refuge Access: Connects to Sabine, Cameron Prairie, and Lacassine National Wildlife Refuges. Postcards from Louisiana. The Rock Block Band at Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
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  • 676. Frances Kolb Turnbell, 2

    676. Frances Kolb Turnbell, 2
    May 2 2026
    676. Part 2 of our conversation with Frances Kolb Turnbell about Spanish Colonial Louisiana. Frances recently published an important history entitled, Spanish Louisiana: Contest for Borderlands, 1763–1803. What happens when a fading French colony is handed over to a Spanish Empire determined to impose order? In this episode, we dive into Frances Kolb Turnbell’s landmark book, Spanish Louisiana. We explore a Mississippi Valley that was far more than just a line on a map—it was a "fluid zone" where Spanish governors, defiant French colonists, Indigenous diplomats, and enslaved people seeking manumission constantly negotiated the terms of their own freedom. From the violent New Orleans Revolt of 1768 to the secret trade networks that fueled the American Revolution, Turnbell reveals how the people of the borderlands often shaped imperial policy more than the monarchs in Madrid ever did. Frances Kolb Turnbell is a historian of Early America and the Atlantic World with a specialization in the eighteenth-century Lower Mississippi Valley. She earned her PhD from Vanderbilt University and currently serves as the editor of the Tennessee Historical Quarterly while teaching at the University of North Alabama. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Gael Stirler. "The History of Beignets." "To Make Bennets" (quoted from The Book of Cookrye, 1584) Put butter and water over the fier in a faire pain, and when it boyleth put therto fine Flower and Salte, and so let them boyle, but stir them well for brenning, and when it is wel thick, put it into an earthen pan, then break Egs into it and boyle them so togither, than boyle a good quantitye of Butter clarified over the fire, and with a spoone put in your other stuffe and so frye them till they be browne, and that doone, serve them foorth with Sugar on them. This week in Louisiana history.May 2, 1862. Gen Benjamin Butler's Order #28 is issued. This week in New Orleans history. May 1, 1821: The New Orleans City Council officially designated Congo Square as the only place where enslaved people were permitted to gather and dance. This week in Louisiana. Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Parc Hardy, 1290 Rees Street Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 May 2-4, 2026 Website: festivalguidesandreviews.com Email: info@bbcrawfest.com Phone: (337) 332‑6655 The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival is one of Louisiana's signature spring celebrations, featuring live Cajun and Zydeco music, fresh crawfish dishes, and a lively family‑friendly atmosphere: Fresh Crawfish: Boiled crawfish, 'touff'e, pies, and other festival favorites.Music & Dancing: Cajun and Zydeco bands on multiple stages throughout the weekend.Local Culture: Arts, crafts, cooking contests, and events honoring Breaux Bridge's title as the Crawfish Capital of the World. Postcards from Louisiana. Doreen the Clarinet Queen.
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  • 675. Frances Kolb Turnbell, 1

    675. Frances Kolb Turnbell, 1
    Apr 25 2026
    675. Part 1 of our conversation with Frances Kolb Turnbell about Spanish Louisiana. Turnbell has written the first history of the Spanish period of colonial Louisiana: Spanish Louisiana. Part 1. Contest for the Borderlands: 1763-1803. What happens when a fading French colony is handed over to a Spanish Empire determined to impose order? In this episode, we dive into Frances Kolb Turnbell’s landmark book, Spanish Louisiana. We explore a Mississippi Valley that was far more than just a line on a map—it was a "fluid zone" where Spanish governors, defiant French colonists, Indigenous diplomats, and enslaved people seeking manumission constantly negotiated the terms of their own freedom. From the violent New Orleans Revolt of 1768 to the secret trade networks that fueled the American Revolution, Turnbell reveals how the people of the borderlands often shaped imperial policy more than the monarchs in Madrid ever did. Frances Kolb Turnbell is a historian of Early America and the Atlantic World with a specialization in the eighteenth-century Lower Mississippi Valley. She earned her PhD from Vanderbilt University and currently serves as the editor of the Tennessee Historical Quarterly while teaching at the University of North Alabama. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Iron Hand Tonty's Account of the Route from the Illinois by the River Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico Our provisions failing us, I left a man to take care of our things and went off by land; but as I had a fever constantly on me and my legs were swollen, we did not arrive at this village till St. Martin's day (November 11, 1680). During this journey we lived on wild garlick, which we were obliged to grub up from under the snow. When we arrived we found no savages: they were gone to their winter quarters. We were obliged to go to the places they had left, where we obtained hardly as much as two handfuls of Indian corn a day, and some frozen gourds which we piled up in a cabin at the water's side. Whilst we were gleaning, a Frenchman whom we had left at the cache, came to the cabin where we had left our little store of provisions. He thought we had put them there for him, and therefore did not spare them. We were very much surprised, as we were going off to Michilimakinac, to find him in the cabin, where he had arrived three days before. We had much pleasure in seeing him again, but little to see our provisions partly consumed. We did not delay to embark, and after two hours' sail, the wind in the offing obliged us to land, when I saw a fresh trail, and directed that it should be followed. It led to the Poutouatamis village, who had made a portage to the bay of the Puans. The next day, weak as we were, we carried our canoe and all our things into this bay, to which there was a league of portage. We embarked in Sturgeon Creek, and turned to the right at hazard, not knowing where to go. After sailing for a league, we found a number of cabins, which led us to expect soon to find the savages. This week in Louisiana history. April 24, 1862. David Farragut's Union ships slip past Forts St. Phillip and Jackson. This week in New Orleans history. April 24, 1862: Union Admiral David Farragut successfully ran his fleet past Forts Jackson and St. Philip, leading to the capture of New Orleans during the Civil War. This week in Louisiana. Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival Thomas Pump Station Grounds 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd. Belle Chasse, LA 70037 April 24'26, 2026 Website: ppsf.us Email: info@ppsf.us Phone: (504) 394‑3141 The Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival celebrates the region's fishing heritage with fresh Gulf seafood, live music, and family‑friendly activities throughout the weekend: Fresh Seafood Dishes: Boiled shrimp, fried fish, oysters, gumbo, and other local favorites.Live Entertainment: Regional bands, dance groups, and cultural performances.Family Activities: Carnival rides, craft vendors, and exhibits highlighting Plaquemines' coastal traditions. Postcards from Louisiana. The Rock Block Band at Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
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  • 674. Leslie Bary, Part 2

    674. Leslie Bary, Part 2
    Apr 18 2026
    674. Part 2 of our conversation about prison reform with returning guest Leslie Bary. In this episode, we discuss Leslie Bary’s recent article, “From Angola with Love: Activism, Academics, and the Abolitionist Future,” which chronicles her thirty-year journey providing post-conviction relief and solidarity for death row and maximum-security prisoners at the Louisiana State Penitentiary. Leslie examines the intersection of praxis and theory, the limitations of the prison-industrial complex, and the evolving relationship between academic work and abolitionist activism.Leslie Bary is an Assistant Professor of Spanish and Latin American Studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she specializes in Latin American literature and cultural theory. A Comparative Literature scholar with a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, her work often bridges the gap between literary studies and humanitarian support, including recent efforts assisting ICE detainees in Louisiana. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Judge Felix Voorhies. Acadian Reminiscences. In the cold winter days the family assembled in the hall, where a goodly fire blazed on the hearth, and while the wind whistled outside, our grandmother, an exile from Acadia, would relate to us the stirring scenes she had witnessed when her people were driven from their homes by the British, their sufferings during their long pilgrimage overland from Maryland to the wilds of Louisiana, the dangers that beset them on their long journey through endless forests, along the precipitous banks of rivers too deep to be forded. And as she spoke, we drew closer to her, and grouped around her and stirred not, lest we lose one of her words. When she spoke of Acadia, her face brightened, her eyes beamed with a strange brilliancy, and she kept us spellbound, so eloquent and yet so sad were her words, and then tears trickled down her aged cheeks and her voice trembled with emotion. This week in Louisiana history. April 17, 1811. Attakapas Parish abolished, became St. Martin & St. Mary. This week in New Orleans history. April 17, 1964: The Ford Mustang made its local debut at New Orleans dealerships, sparking a massive automotive craze across the Gulf South. This week in Louisiana. Visit the Bienvenue Lafayette Exhibition at the Cabildo. 701 Chartres Street (Jackson Square) New Orleans, LA 70130 Hours: Tuesday ' Sunday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Website: louisianastatemuseum.org Email: info@louisianastatemuseum.org Phone: (504) 568-6968 April marks the exactly 200th anniversary month of the Marquis de Lafayette's arrival in New Orleans: Historical Commemoration: This special exhibit runs from April 10, 2025, to January 18, 2026, honoring the bicentennial of Lafayette's "triumphant tour" of the United States.The Cabildo Transformation: Learn how city officials spent the equivalent of $450,000 in 1825 to transform the Cabildo into lavish accommodations for the Marquis. Artifacts of Liberty: The exhibition features unique documents and works of art that explore Lafayette's legacy as a champion of democracy and the abolition of slavery. Postcards from Louisiana. Court of 2 Sisters Brunch Band. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
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  • 673. Leslie Bary, Part 1

    673. Leslie Bary, Part 1
    Apr 11 2026
    673. Part 1 of our conversation about prison reform with returning guest Leslie Bary. In this episode, we discuss Leslie Bary’s recent article, “From Angola with Love: Activism, Academics, and the Abolitionist Future,” which chronicles her thirty-year journey providing post-conviction relief and solidarity for death row and maximum-security prisoners at the Louisiana State Penitentiary. Leslie examines the intersection of praxis and theory, the limitations of the prison-industrial complex, and the evolving relationship between academic work and abolitionist activism. Leslie Bary is an Assistant Professor of Spanish and Latin American Studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she specializes in Latin American literature and cultural theory. A Comparative Literature scholar with a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, her work often bridges the gap between literary studies and humanitarian support, including recent efforts assisting ICE detainees in Louisiana. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Kevin Cutrer. 'The School Custodian on the Birds and the Bees.' I'd say consult your biology book but textbooks never cover looks exchanged across the lunchroom table: the language is too ' clinical, no boy meets girl, just sperm meets egg. I guess by now you've discovered legs as if they were a phenomenon never before stumbled upon. This doesn't make you Ponce de L'on. You're just a part of the old pattern everyone sees, but no one learns in time to do them any good. This week in Louisiana history. April 10, 1824. French Marquis de Lafayette arrived in New Orleans. This week in New Orleans history. April 10, 1845: The French Opera House opened its doors at the corner of Bourbon and Toulouse Streets, serving as the cultural heart of the city for over 70 years. This week in Louisiana. Books Along the Teche Literary Festival. 102 W. Main Street New Iberia, LA 70560 Hours: Various event times (Friday evening through Sunday) Website: booksalongthetecheliteraryfestival.com Email: info@booksalongtheteche.com Phone: (337) 364-6114 This festival celebrates the literary culture of South Louisiana with a focus on the works of James Lee Burke: Dave Robicheaux's Hometown: Take guided tours of the locations made famous in Burke's mystery novels set in New Iberia and the surrounding bayous.Authors on the Teche: The event features readings and workshops from celebrated regional authors and poets.Cajun Culture): Enjoy live music, local cuisine, and the "Great Southern Writer" symposium held in the historic Sliman Theater. Postcards from Louisiana. Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
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  • 672. "Liberty in Louisiana" presentation for the Cabildo

    672. "Liberty in Louisiana" presentation for the Cabildo
    Apr 4 2026
    672. Bruce and Stephen give a new presentation about Liberty in Louisiana. This was a Friends of the Cabildo event. The Louisiana State Museum and Friends of the Cabildo’s Second Thursday Lecture Series is held on the second Thursday of each month, beginning at 6 p.m. at the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint or on Zoom. Every month a different topic is explored from Louisiana’s unique history. Programs are free of charge; refreshments courtesy of Friends of the Cabildo. For more information, contact Friends of the Cabildo at 504.523.3939 or go to the events page for the most updated lecture schedule. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Fanny Trollope. Domestic Manners of the Americans. The first symptom of American equality that I perceived, was my being introduced in form to a milliner; it was not at a boarding-house, under the indistinct outline of "Miss C*****," nor in the street through the veil of a fashionable toilette, but in the very penetralia of her temple, standing behind her counter, giving laws to ribbon and to wire, and ushering caps and bonnets into existence. She was an English woman, and I was told that she possessed great intellectual endowments, and much information; I really believe this was true. Her manner was easy and graceful, with a good deal of French tournure; and the gentleness with which her fine eyes and sweet voice directed the movements of a young female slave, was really touching: the way, too, in which she blended her French talk of modes with her customers, and her English talk of metaphysics with her friends, had a pretty air of indifference in it, that gave her a superiority with both. This week in Louisiana history. April 3, 1793. Pope Pius VI establishes the first Diocese of Louisiana and the Floridas. St Louis Church became Cath'drale Saint-Louis, and Luis Pe'alver y C'rdenas was named the first Bishop. This week in New Orleans history. April 3, 1977: The first edition of the Gambit weekly newspaper was published, eventually becoming a staple of New Orleans culture and investigative reporting. This week in Louisiana. Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Ponchatoula Memorial Park, North 6th Street Ponchatoula, LA 70454 April 10'12, 2026 (festival concluded last weekend; visitors can still enjoy local farms and downtown attractions on April 17) Website: lastrawberryfestival.com Email: info@lastrawberryfestival.com Phone: (985) 386‑2536 The Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival is Louisiana's largest free harvest festival, celebrating local farmers, food, music, and community traditions: Strawberry Treats: Shortcake, chocolate‑dipped berries, daiquiris, jams, and fresh flats from local growers.Live Music & Rides: Multiple stages, carnival attractions, and family‑friendly entertainment.Local Culture: Downtown Ponchatoula shops, farms, and photo spots remain active the week after the festival. Postcards from Louisiana. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
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  • 671. Kayla Hardy

    671. Kayla Hardy
    Mar 28 2026
    671. On this episode of the Louisiana Anthology Podcast, we are joined by Kayla Hardy to discuss her new novel, Quarter Queen. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century New Orleans, the story follows a young woman’s journey through the mystique and social complexities of the French Quarter. Kayla shares how she blended historical research with rich storytelling to capture the spirit of an era where power and tradition often collided. We dive into the inspirations behind her protagonist and what it means to reclaim a seat at the table in a city defined by its secrets. She earned a doctorate in English, specializing in creative writing and African American literature, from Binghamton University at age twenty-six. Dr. Hardy served as an adjunct professor at Binghamton University and is an avid scholar and lover of Black folklore, mythology, and Voodoo. Inspired by her Louisiana Creole ancestry and familial lineage of rootwork and magic, Kayla aims to tell diverse-driven horror and dark fantasy stories. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Traditional. 'Cotton-Eyed Joe.' "Cotton-eyed Joe, Cotton-eyed Joe, What did make you sarve me so, Fur ter take my gal erway fum me, An' cyar her plum ter Tennessee? Ef it hadn't ben fur Cotton-eyed Joe, I'd er been married long ergo. "His eyes wuz crossed, an' his nose wuz flat, An' his teef wuz out, but wat uv dat? Fur he wuz tall, an' he wuz slim, An' so my gal she follered him. Ef it hadn't ben fur Cotton-eyed Joe, I'd er been married long ergo. This week in Louisiana history. March 27, 1934. Rev. Gerald Smith addressed citizens in Sulphur's "Share Our Wealth Club." This week in New Orleans history. March 27, 2020: New Orleans was identified as having the highest COVID-19 growth rate in the world, turning the city into a critical warning site for the global pandemic. This week in Louisiana. April 3-5, 2025 Louisiana Lao New Year Celebration (Pi Mai Lao). 7913 Champa Ave. Lanexang Village Broussard, LA 70518 Hours: Three-day festival (Friday-Sunday of Easter weekend) Website: explorelouisiana.com Email: louisianalaonewyear@gmail.com Phone: (337) 378-9469 Experience one of the most unique cultural festivals in Acadiana, celebrating Southeast Asian traditions: Lao Traditions: The festival features traditional sand castle building, vibrant parades, and a beauty pageant.Culinary Delights: Numerous vendors offer authentic clothes, jewelry, and a wide array of food from Southeast Asia.VIP Experience: All-access passes are available that include reserved parking, guided tours, and access to the Tea-time performance banquet. Admission & PricingAdmission & Pricing General Admission (Before 5:00 PM): Free. Evening Admission (After 5:00 PM): $15.00 per person (covers access to the evening concerts and the dance floor). VIP All-Access Pass: $50.00. This includes reserved parking next to the temple, food, a guided tour, and access to the VIP parade lounge and performance banquet. Parking: Public parking and shuttles are typically free, but limited; arriving early is highly recommended. Postcards from Louisiana. Rug Cutters at Favela Chic. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
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  • 670. Sophie White

    670. Sophie White
    Mar 21 2026
    670. Sophie White joins us to discuss her book, Voices of the Enslaved: Love, Labor, and Longing in French Louisiana. Has a free website also "Voices of the Enslaved: A Digital Humanities Approach to Encountering the Archive." This website is well worth your time. It has an article on the earliest reference to voudou, for example, with primary documents and detailed analysis. In Voices of the Enslaved: Love, Labor, and Longing in French Louisiana, Sophie White uncovers a rare and startling "soundscape" of the 18th century. While most history books treat enslaved people as silent statistics, White mines the meticulously recorded trial records of the Louisiana Superior Council to find something revolutionary: the direct testimony of over 150 men and women. From the defiant words of Marguerite in a New Orleans courtroom to the intimate "maroon" love story of Kenet and Jean-Baptiste, these are not just legal responses — they are "accidental" autobiographies. Through White’s lyrical analysis, we move beyond the violence of the plantation and into the interior lives of those who refused to be erased, revealing a world of sophisticated material culture, complex kinship, and an unyielding insistence on their own humanity. Sophie White is a Professor of American Studies at the University of Notre Dame, where she holds concurrent appointments in History, Africana Studies, and Gender Studies. A native of Mauritius, her unique perspective on French colonial legacies and "othering" has made her a premier historian of the Atlantic World.Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Mary Ashley Townsend 'Down the Bayou,' WE drifted down the long lagoon, My Love, my Summer Love and I, Far out of sight of all the town. The old Cathedral sinking down. With spire and cross, from view below The borders of St. John's bayou. As toward the ancient Spanish Fort, With steady prow and helm a-port, We drifted down, my Love and I. Beneath an azure April sky. My Love and I, my Love and I, Just at the hour of noon. This week in Louisiana history. March 20, 1839. Shreveport become a "city" on the northern end of the Red River.This week in New Orleans history. On March 20, 2020, New Orleans recorded its first death from COVID-19, marking a somber turning point for the city. This event prompted Mayor LaToya Cantrell to issue a formal "Stay at Home" order just five days later to combat the rapid spread of the virus. This week in Louisiana. St. Joseph Catholic Church Lenten Fish Fry 204 Patton Avenue Shreveport, LA 71105 March 20, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Website: stjosephchurch.net Email: office@stjosephchurch.net Phone: (318) 865‑3581 Plates typically range from $10'$15, with combo options available. St. Joseph's Fish Fry is a long‑running Shreveport Lenten tradition, known for generous portions, friendly volunteers, and a steady community turnout each year: Seafood Plates: Fried fish or shrimp with classic sides, plus limited combo plates.Dine‑In or Drive‑Thru: Efficient service for families and commuters.Community Support: Proceeds benefit parish ministries, school programs, and local outreach. Postcards from Louisiana. Florida Street Blowhards at LSU. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
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