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Louisiana Anthology Podcast
667. Kass Byrd, Part 2.

Louisiana Anthology Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026


667. Part 2 of our conversation with Kathleen Kass Byrd about her book on the history of Natchitoches. "Kathleen M. Byrd's Natchitoches, Louisiana, 1803–1840 is an examination of one French Creole community as it transitioned from a fur-trading and agricultural settlement under the control of Spain to a critical American outpost on the Spanish/American frontier and finally to a commercial hub and jumping-off point for those heading west. Byrd focuses on historic events in the area and the long-term French Creole residents as they adapted to the American presence. She also examines the effect of the arrival of the Americans, with their Indian trading house and Indian agency, on Native groups and considers how members of the enslaved population took advantage of opportunities for escape presented by a new international border. Byrd shows how the arrival of Americans forever changed Natchitoches, transforming it from a sleepy frontier settlement into a regional commercial center and staging point for pioneers heading into Texas" (LSU Pr.). Kathleen M. Byrd (nicknamed Kass) is a distinguished anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian specializing in the history and prehistory of Louisiana, particularly the Natchitoches region. A native of Connecticut, she earned her B.A. from Marquette University, an M.A. from LSU (focusing on coastal subsistence patterns), and a Ph.D. from the University of Florida. She served as Louisiana's state archaeologist for 15 years before joining Northwestern State University (NSU) in Natchitoches in 1994, where she later became director of the School of Social Sciences for 12 years until her retirement.  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. Jim Kjelgaard. Swamp Cat.     Frosty's heritage, in great measure, came from his renegade father. Incapable of fearing anything, he was sufficient unto himself and he'd known that from the first day he'd opened his eyes and looked around the shed. There was not and never would be a situation with which he could not cope or a foe from whom he would run in panic. His self-confidence was almost as vast as his curiosity. He would stand alone, or with kindred spirits. Never would he place himself at the mercy of, or pay homage to, one who was not kindred.     He liked the woman. She was unfailingly kind and gentle. She knew exactly how to pet him and she ' a small point ' brought his food. But he would not, as the gray kittens did, unbend so far as to met her at the door. She was not his superior. This week in Louisiana history. February 27, 1827. New Orleans kicks off its first Mardi Gras. This week in New Orleans history. Mardi Gras Day was cancelled on February 27, 1979 due to the New Orleans Police strike.  Some Orleans Parish parades were rescheduled in Jefferson Parish. This week in Louisiana. Kisatchie National Forest ' Valentine Lake Recreation Area Valentine Lake Road Forest Hill, LA 71430 Open year‑round; February is ideal for cool‑weather hiking and quiet lakeside visits Website: fs.usda.gov/kisatchie Email: KNFinfo@usda.gov Phone: (318) 473‑7160 Valentine Lake is one of Kisatchie's most peaceful recreation areas, offering scenic trails, birdwatching, and lakeside relaxation during the mild late‑winter season: Valentine Lake Trail: A 3.4‑mile loop through longleaf pine forest with excellent wildlife viewing. Picnic & Day‑Use Areas: Shaded spots along the shoreline, perfect for quiet afternoons. Fishing Access: The 46‑acre lake is stocked with bass, bream, and catfish. No fee for entry. There is a small fee for camping. Postcards from Louisiana. Sporty's Brass 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. 

New Orleans Talk Network
“Jefferson Parish: The Hidden History Behind Louisiana's Power” Part 1 - Talk What You Know: Hard Talk Edition with Donald R. Jones Ep 15

New Orleans Talk Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 65:06


Talk What You Know – Hard Talk Edition | Hosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones

Louisiana Anthology Podcast
666. Kathleen 'Kass' Byrd. Natchitoches History, Part 1.

Louisiana Anthology Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026


666. Kathleen Kass Byrd, part 1, joins us to discuss her book on the history of Natchitoches. "Kathleen M. Byrd's Natchitoches, Louisiana, 1803–1840 is an examination of one French Creole community as it transitioned from a fur-trading and agricultural settlement under the control of Spain to a critical American outpost on the Spanish/American frontier and finally to a commercial hub and jumping-off point for those heading west. Byrd focuses on historic events in the area and the long-term French Creole residents as they adapted to the American presence. She also examines the effect of the arrival of the Americans, with their Indian trading house and Indian agency, on Native groups and considers how members of the enslaved population took advantage of opportunities for escape presented by a new international border. Byrd shows how the arrival of Americans forever changed Natchitoches, transforming it from a sleepy frontier settlement into a regional commercial center and staging point for pioneers heading into Texas" (LSU Pr.). Kathleen M. Byrd (nicknamed Kass) is a distinguished anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian specializing in the history and prehistory of Louisiana, particularly the Natchitoches region. A native of Connecticut, she earned her B.A. from Marquette University, an M.A. from LSU (focusing on coastal subsistence patterns), and a Ph.D. from the University of Florida. She served as Louisiana's state archaeologist for 15 years before joining Northwestern State University (NSU) in Natchitoches in 1994, where she later became director of the School of Social Sciences for 12 years until her retirement. 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. Rida Johnson Young. Naughty Marietta: A Musical Comedy in Two Acts. PLACE: New Orleans. TIME: About 1780. SCENE: The Place d'Armes. A broad open space with the levee at back. There is a path along this levee bordered on both sides by tall trees, some of which are draped with the gray Southern moss. There is just a glimpse of the Mississippi between these trees. Along the levee from time to time as act progresses, people of various nationalities past. Mexicans, Indians, Spaniards, Negroes, etc. At extreme L. is an arcaded street in which are booths for flower sellers, cake and confectionary ' sailors, etc. Over this arcade are the high latticed windows of dwellings in old Creole style. There is a door at L. into one of these houses. At right is the getaway entrance to the St. Louis Cathedral. Up stage in centre is a large fountain. The top of the fountain is in the form of a large urn. The pedestal leading from the basin to the urn must be large enough for a person to stand up in. The fountain is dry. This week in Louisiana history. February 20, 1811. President Madison signed bill providing for Louisiana'a statehood. This week in New Orleans history. February 20, 2013: FEMA Archaeologists Discover One of the Oldest Native American Artifacts South of Lake Pontchartrain. Release Number: DR-1603/07-989, NEW ORLEANS ' Pottery sherds, animal bones and pieces of clay tobacco pipes are among the items recently discovered by a team of archaeologists under contract to the Federal Emergency Management Agency surveying land near Bayou St. John in New Orleans.  'It was a bit of a surprise to find this,' said FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office Deputy Director of Programs Andre Cadogan, referencing a small, broken pottery fragment. 'We clearly discovered pottery from the late Marksville period, which dates to 300-400 A.D. The pottery was nice, easily dateable, and much earlier than we expected." This week in Louisiana. St. Ann Catholic Church Lenten Fish Fry 3601 Transcontinental Drive Metairie, LA 70006 February 20, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Website: stannchurchandshrine.org Email: office@stannchurchandshrine.org Phone: (504) 455‑7071 Price: Plates typically range from $10'$15, with combo options available. During Lent, many Catholic churches across Louisiana host Friday seafood dinners as both fundraisers and meatless‑Friday observances. St. Ann's annual Fish Fry is one of the most popular in Jefferson Parish: Plate Options: Fried fish, shrimp, or a combo plate, served with fries, coleslaw, and hushpuppies. Dine‑In or Drive‑Thru: Quick service for families on the go, with indoor seating available. Community Atmosphere: Proceeds support 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. 

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
How Jefferson Parish is achieving year after year of record lows in serious crime

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 7:42


Another year, another record low for serious crime in Jefferson Parish. We'll talk with Sheriff Joe Lopinto about the good news and how they can keep it going.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Hour 3: Addressing the Krewe of Chad and Jefferson Parish's crime success

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 20:53


* We'll check in with Councilmember Eugene Green about what the Council can do to crack down on the Krewe of Chad and prevent some of the negative incidents that happened this year from happening next Carnival season. * Another year, another record low for serious crime in Jefferson Parish. We'll talk with Sheriff Joe Lopinto about the good news and how they can keep it going.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Full Show 2-19-26: Defeating the Krewe of Chad, crawfish worker shortages, and eating right

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 92:54


* Eugene Green: the Krewe of Chad just needs to do the right thing * How you can eat healthier (and lose weight) during Lent * Why are we facing worker shortages in the crawfish industry? * How Jefferson Parish is keeps achieving record lows in serious crime * Louisiana has the highest combined sales tax rates. What's that mean for us * The FDA is cracking down on some weight loss drugs. What it means for patients

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Hour 3: How NOPD handled the aggressive throws and saving Mardi Gras horses

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 14:12


* Riders from a float in the Krewe of Carrollton were removed after allegedly throwing beads at NOPD officers in an “aggressive manner.” * Copper theft has been plaguing Jefferson Parish, and two men were recently arrested in a case that left four drainage pumps on the West Bank offline. * You can help save horses used during Mardi Gras. We'll find out how with Jeff Dorson with the Louisiana Humane Society

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Copper theft has been hitting Jefferson Parish

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 2:43


Copper theft has been plaguing Jefferson Parish, and two men were recently arrested in a case that left four drainage pumps on the West Bank offline. We'll talk with Ben Lepine, the director of drainage of Jefferson Parish about what's been going.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Hour 1: It's the economy stupid and Jefferson economic success

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 20:20


* Americans aren't feeling good about the economy and how the Trump administration is handling things. We'll break it down and what it could mean for the midterms * We'll check in with Jerry Bologna from JEDCO for an update on how businesses in Jefferson Parish are doing and what they've got planned for 2026

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Jefferson Parish has a roadmap for economic success through 2030. What in it?

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 8:50


We check in with Jerry Bologna, Executive Director of JEDCO (Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission), for an update on how businesses in Jefferson Parish are doing and what they've got planned for 2026

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Remembering JPSO Deputy Christopher Ohlmeyer, who was tragically killed last week

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 10:35


We spend a little time with Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto talking about Christopher Paul Ohlmeyer, the deputy who was tragically killed last week, and how you can donate to help his family.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Hour 4: Remembering a fallen deputy and coping with family estrangement

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 31:48


* We'll spend a little time with Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto talking about Christopher Ohlmeyer, the deputy who was tragically killed last week * Nearly 40% of Americans are estranged from an immediate family member. Has that happened in your family? How do you deal with it?

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Full Show 2-3-26: AI advancements, budget breakdowns, and coping with family strife

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 90:59


* Businesses have a huge opportunity by using AI * Remembering JPSO Deputy Ohlmeyer, who was tragically killed last week * Gov. Landry revealed his spending plan. Let's break it down * Nearly 40% of Americans are estranged from a family member. Are you? * Is AI going to take many of our jobs? * Here are some concrete steps to take to save more money this year

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Will new sports complex bring more tourism, economic activity to Jefferson Parish?

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 11:10


We check in with Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng about why she's so excited for their new sports complex and all the benefits it could bring to the parish.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Full Show 1-28-26: Saints nailing the draft, Jefferson Parish getting a boost, and more

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 104:42


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WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Hour 2: Louisiana's sluggish economy and Jefferson Parish's new attraction

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 11:10


* Louisiana's economy is growing...but it's growing slower than our neighbors. What gives? How do we fix that? We'll talk with Jan Moller, the executive director of Invest in Louisiana. * We'll check in with Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng about why she's so excited for their new sports complex and all the benefits it could bring to the parish.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Full Show 1-19-26: Good news/bad news for Louisiana, nicotine's nastiness, and LSU's monster roster

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 105:00


* Here's the good news and bad news with Louisiana's economy * Nicotine - whether smoking or vaping - can do nasty things to your body * Who have been the biggest adds for LSU from the transfer portal? * These are the diseases an infectious diseases expert is watching in 2026 * Copper thieves are costing Jefferson Parish a TON of money * Moreno has hit the ground running. How long will the honeymoon period last? * Can you believe how good and exciting the NFL playoff games have been?

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Hour 3: Copper thieves costing us and the dangers of nicotine

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 23:23


* Thieves stole over a million dollars worth of copper from streetlights in Jefferson Parish. We'll talk with Councilmember Deano Bonano about what happened and fixing the problem * Many people switched to vaping or nicotine pouches to stay away from cigarettes. So what do all three of those do to our bodies? How does nicotine affect our health?

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Copper thieves are costing Jefferson Parish a TON of money

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 7:30


Thieves stole over a million dollars worth of copper from streetlights in Jefferson Parish. We talk with Councilmember Deano Bonano about what happened and fixing the problem

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Hour 2: New Orleans excitement and helping animals in Jefferson Parish

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 14:22


* We'll check in with Michael Hecht from GNO Inc. about the big successes from last year...and what's on tap for 2026. * Jefferson Parish broke ground on a new animal shelter for the east bank earlier this week

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Jefferson Parish is finally getting a new animal shelter on the east bank

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 10:31


Jefferson Parish broke ground on a new animal shelter for the east bank earlier this week. We get the details from Michelle Brignac-Carr, Director of Jefferson Parish Protection & Animal Services

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Don Dubuc: Full Show

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 89:42


Don talks about a variety of topics including drones in Jefferson Parish and the Belle Chasse Toll Bridge lawsuit.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Jefferson Parish officials say they now have one of the country's largest law enforcement drone programs

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 8:35


Sheriff Joe Lopinto joins Don Dubuc to talk about their drone program in Jefferson Parish.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Don Dubuc Hour Three

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 19:02


Don talks with the Jefferson Parish sheriff about his new drone program.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Manning Family Children's Radiothon: Laura Potts

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 4:10


Laura Potts joins Tommy to talk about Thrivekids and Jefferson Parish's involvement with Manning Family Children's Hospital.

Behind The Lens
An Oil Well in Reverse: Smitty’s hopes to inject liquid waste into a landfill in Jefferson Parish

Behind The Lens

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 32:27


The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality allows the operator of Smitty's to dump pollutants from its recent explosion deep into a Jefferson Parish landfill. Plus, NOLA Public Schools improves, getting a B from the state. [...] Read More... from An Oil Well in Reverse: Smitty's hopes to inject liquid waste into a landfill in Jefferson Parish The post An Oil Well in Reverse: Smitty's hopes to inject liquid waste into a landfill in Jefferson Parish appeared first on The Lens.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Cynthia Lee Sheng on the state of Jefferson Parish

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 9:05


We spend some time talking with Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng about her proposed budget and go over the state of the parish with her.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Landry and LSU and the state of Jefferson Parish: 7am hour

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 18:59


* Jeff Landry is inserting himself into LSU's coaching decisions * We spend some time talking with Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng about her proposed budget and go over the state of the parish with her.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Big Economic Developments Heading To Jefferson Parish

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 8:50


Jerry Bologna joins Tommy to talk about the latest economic development in Jefferson Parish.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Tommy Hour One: Government Shutdown and Jefferson Parish Economy Update

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 22:20


David Schultz joins Tommy to talk about the government shutdown. Plus, we'll discuss what's happening in Jefferson Parish with Jerry Bologna.

Louisiana Considered Podcast
New Orleans' next mayor; latest in Kyren Lacy investigation; STEM library offers free tools for teachers

Louisiana Considered Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 24:29


On Saturday, New Orleans' city council president, Helena Moreno, won the election to become the city's next mayor. She did so without forcing a runoff, having secured more than 50% of the primary vote.The Times-Picayune/The Advocate's editorial director and columnist, Stephanie Grace, joins us to break down this race and the other elections on the ballot.Last April, former LSU wide receiver and NFL prospect Kyren Lacy died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police car chase in Texas. The incident came days before Lacy was due in court after being charged with negligent homicide following a fatal car accident in December. Now, the investigation into the initial crash is under scrutiny after state police and Lacy's lawyer both released new dashcam footage earlier this month. WRKF's Mel Bridges has been covering this story and joins us for an update.If you're an educator who has ever wished for enhanced lab equipment, additional support, or innovative ideas for your classroom, then you may be in luck.STEM Library Lab offers science and technology learning equipment to students and teachers throughout the New Orleans area.Founder and director Todd Wackerman and 6th-grade teacher at TH Harris Middle in Jefferson Parish, Cheka Pedescleaux, join us for more on the library's free resources.—Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We receive production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Redeveloping Bucktown and understanding autism: 7am hour

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 19:11


* Jefferson Parish broke ground on a $1.8 million playground in Bucktown. * We talk with Dr. Megan Maher from LSU Health New Orleans about what we know about autism and what parents need to know.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Work is underway to revitalize Bucktown Harbor

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 9:45


Jefferson Parish broke ground on a $1.8 million playground in Bucktown. We get the details on that and the ongoing efforts to revitalize Bucktown Harbor from Councilmember Hans Liljeberg.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Many Jefferson Parish homeowners are getting a big win on insurance premiums

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 11:08


Many Jefferson Parish residents are getting some great news on their flood insurance premiums after a new FEMA rating. We get the details from President Cynthia Lee Sheng.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Good Jefferson Parish news and the NOLA mayoral race: 8am hour

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 20:31


* Many Jefferson Parish residents are getting some great news on their flood insurance premiums after a new FEMA rating. * We get another update on the state of the mayoral and City Council races from WWL Louisiana political analyst Clancy Dubos.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Bad Saints loss, good LSU win, and more: Tommy Full Show 9-22-25

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 93:01


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WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Looming shutdown and JP Mardi Gras, Causeway project: 6am hour

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 20:27


* Another day, another looming government shutdown. Congress has until the end of the month to agree on a new funding bill. Will they? * Jefferson Parish dropped three parades from its Mardi Gras schedule amid a “clean up” of rules. Plus there's a big Causeway road widening project

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
What to know about Jefferson Mardi Gras changes and a Causeway road project

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 8:21


Jefferson Parish dropped three parades from its Mardi Gras schedule amid a “clean up” of rules. We get the details on that - and a road widening project for Causeway Blvd. - from Councilmember Hans Liljeberg

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Moving forward with a school to help children with dyslexia

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 13:06


We talk to former State Representative Joe Marino about his work to bring a tuition-free school for dyslexic children to Jefferson Parish.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Walter Isaacson's Katrina story and a school for kids in need: 9am hour

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 31:52


* Walter Isaacson, a historian and professor at Tulane, shares his Katrina memories and his work with the Louisiana Recovery Authority after the storm * We talk to former State Representative Joe Marino about his work to bring a tuition-free school for dyslexic children to Jefferson Parish.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
How Jefferson Parish companies feel about the business-environment

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 8:45


How do Jefferson Parish businesses feel about the permitting process? We break down a new survey from the Chamber of Commerce with President Ruth Lawson and go over where there's room for improvement.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Mayor Cantrell's indictment, Sewerage and Water Board delays, and Jefferson Parish business: 7am hour

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 22:33


* Checking in with Councilmember Joe Giarrusso about Mayor Cantrell's indictment, West End, the delay with the Sewerage and Water Board's new substation * How do Jefferson Parish businesses feel about the permitting process? We break down a new survey from the Chamber of Commerce with President Ruth Lawson and go over where there's room for improvement.

Louisiana Considered Podcast
Updates on NOLA mayor's race; Jefferson Parish loses bond rating; students get involved in wind energy projects

Louisiana Considered Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 22:59


It's Thursday and that means it's time to catch up on politics with The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate's editorial director and columnist, Stephanie Grace. Today we hear about the latest polls, dropouts and endorsements in New Orleans' mayor's race.At the end of July, Jefferson Parish lost its bond rating. It wasn't downgraded or reduced – it was lost completely, pulled by Moody's and S&S Global Ratings. The Times Picayune/New Orleans Advocate's Lara Nicholson has been covering this story. She joins us to discuss the impact of this loss and more. As the Trump administration continues to diminish or halt renewable energy initiatives, one wind energy technology program in Louisiana is notching early success. The Nunez Community College's Wind Energy Technology is getting students involved with the Gulf Wind Technology.The program's chair, Kat Bell, and student John Tsai join us to share more about the projects. –Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Bob Pavlovich. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you!  Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Jefferson Parish is handling the rain well and ready to respond

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 12:10


We get an update from Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng on conditions in the parish and about her thoughts on FEMA.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Tropical rain, New Orleans accents, and more: Full Show 7-17-25

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 99:20


* Why do we talk the way we do in New Orleans and across Louisiana? * Jefferson Parish is handling the rain well and ready to respond * How New Orleans has fared with the tropical rain we've been getting * Ag Commissioner Mike Strain and his dept. are ready to respond to storms * What you need to know about heat illnesses

The Scoot Show with Scoot
Feeling patriotic? Go catch Don McLean at Uncle Sam Jam

The Scoot Show with Scoot

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 9:19


"American Pie" singer Don McLean joins the show to chat about his big hit as well as the rest of his library of songs ahead of his concert at Jefferson Parish

Biz Talks
Episode 245: Lakeside Mall is Hopping

Biz Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 38:47


Celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, Lakeside Shopping Center is working hard to stay young — welcoming two new stores, with another on the way. Lakeside's General Manager Lisa Manzella, and Marketing Director Erin Graham share all the latest news (including what went into hosting 2,000 people for Jefferson Parish's Bicentennial Ball) and discuss the surprising lessons the mall learned from the pandemic.  BONUS! To see highlights from the Bicentennial Ball click here:https://www.lakesideshopping.com/lakeside_65

Louisiana Anthology Podcast
630. Thomas Patterson on Huey Long, Part 1

Louisiana Anthology Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025


630. Part 1 of Thomas Patterson joining us to discuss his new book, American Populist: Huey Long of Louisiana. "Thomas E. Patterson's monumental biography of Huey Long is a profound reevaluation of his life and legacy, recognizing him as an inspirational progressive thinker, populist hero, and radical influence on the New Deal. Long transformed the politics of Louisiana by standing for the interests of citizens whom state officials had historically ignored. He eased suffrage restrictions so that more people could vote, and voters endorsed his program of more robust government services and shifting the tax burden to those better able to pay. In the United States Senate,... he advocated loudly and ceaselessly for the redistribution of wealth, expanding public works, increasing the money supply, insuring bank deposits, paying old-age pensions and veterans' benefits, delivering a minimum income for families, and funding college and vocational education. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, along with other politicians and pundits, dismissed Long's proposals as nonsense put forth by a reckless demagogue in search of votes.... Despite several biographies, acclaimed novels, and historical studies in the years since Long's death, his reputation today is mostly caricature: a spellbinding speaker, a dictator, a populist firebrand who was unprincipled and corrupt. Using previously untapped personal papers of Long and his son Russell, other primary sources, recent scholarship, and his experience as a lawyer, Patterson provides a necessary corrective as he analyzes the contours of Long's career, deconstructs the elements of his success, undercuts several myths related to his time in office, and explains the circumstances that led to his ultimate downfall. The result is the most comprehensive, balanced, and analytical study of the Kingfish to date." Thomas Patterson founded the Patterson Law Firm in Chicago, which focuses on helping businesses manages crises. 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 221 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Every Man a King is Huey Long's political autobiography. In it, he describes his youth in the politically progressive Winnfield, and his rise to power in politics. And his politics are more relevant today than ever. “God called, 'Come to my feast.' Then what happened? Rockefeller, Morgan, and their crowd stepped up and took enough for 120 million people and left only enough for 5 million of all the other 125 million to eat. And so many millions must go hungry and without these good things God gave us unless we call on them to put some of it back.”  This week in Louisiana history. June 15, 2015. Blaze Starr, dancer linked to Earl K. Long, dead at 83. This week in New Orleans history. Alfred Bonnabel, Jefferson Parish school director who served on the school board from 1872 through 1918, dedicated a two-room schoolhouse in Bucktown on June 14, 1908. This week in Louisiana. Check out the Andouille Trail. The River Parishes Find locations here.      The Andouille Trail is a unique culinary byway that will introduce you to our contribution to Louisiana cuisine. You'll find producers with wooden smokehouses, recipes that have been handed down for generations, and restaurants serving up andouille in traditional and inventive new ways. Download the info or check out the trail!     Andouille was born in the River Parishes as French and German culinary heritages combined. When you taste our andouille, you are tasting our culinary heritage. Be careful to not call it sausage — because of the coarseness of the ground pork, it's not considered sausage by locals, it's simply andouille. Special seasonings, the coarsesness of the grind, and the very wood added during smoking, make every producer's andouille product a unique culinary offering - you'll want to try them all! Postcards from Louisiana. Phillip Manuel sings with Michael Pellera Trio play at Snug Harbor on Frenchmen St. in New Orleans. 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. 

The Scoot Show with Scoot
Jefferson Parish celebrating 200 years as only Jefferson Parish can

The Scoot Show with Scoot

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 4:11


Scoot talks to Greg Buisson about the celebrations surrounding the bicentennial anniversary of Jefferson Parish

Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom
#516 Jason Flom and Kim Kardashian with Corey Miller

Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 41:36 Transcription Available


On the night of January 12, 2002, Corey MIller went to the Platinum Club in Jefferson Parish, LA. Corey, professionally known as “C-Murder,” lived in New Orleans and was at the peak of his rap career after being signed to the prominent label No Limit Records. A fight broke out at the overcrowded club, gunshots followed, and 16-year-old Steve Thomas was killed. Eyewitness testimony alleging Corey as the shooter led to his arrest, and he was charged with second degree murder. The prosecution had no physical evidence, only eyewitness testimony. And the State was later found to have suppressed evidence helpful to the defense. Yet and still, after 2 trials and over 60 votes by the jury, Corey was convicted and sentenced to mandatory life in prison. To learn more and get involved, visit: https://www.change.org/p/john-bel-edwards-free-corey-miller-4b844fc5-2998-48f3-b7e8-e1dd8f1376f8 https://www.change.org/p/end-racial-injustice-retroactively-abolish-the-10-2-non-unanimous-jury-verdict-law-in-la https://www.instagram.com/cmurder/?hl=en https://lavaforgood.com/podcast/076-jason-flom-with-doug-dilosa-and-chris-pourciau-on-amendment-2/ jane@hoganattorneys.com Wrongful Conviction is a production of Lava For Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. We have worked hard to ensure that all facts reported in this show are accurate. The views and opinions expressed by the individuals featured in this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Lava for Good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.