120. We talk again with writer Dixon
Hearne, who teaches and writes in the American South. In
recent months, he has moved back home to Louisiana. He's
now in Sterlington, LA, near Monroe. Much of his writing
draws greatly from the rich images in his daily life growing
up along the graceful river traces and bayous in West Monroe,
Louisiana. After many years of university teaching and writing
for research journals, his interests turned toward fiction and
poetry—and the challenge of writing in a different voice. The
Louisiana Anthology now has some
of Dixon's stories for you to enjoy, and
links to more.
- This week in Louisiana history. September 6, 1717. John Law's Company of the West chartered.
- This week in New Orleans history. De La Sallle High School,
operated by the Christian Brothers, opened the doors to 76
Catholic freshman boys on Tuesday, September 6, 1949
in an old house on Pitt Street. The brothers added a new
class level each year, operating in several other old
structures on the property spanning the 5300 block of St.
Charles Avenue, between Valmont and Leontine streets, which
the Archdiocese of New Orleans had purchased in April 1949 for
$312,000. On Sunday, February 17, 1952 at 2 p.m., Archbishop
Rummel officiated the formal dedication of the current De La
Salle high school building which had been constructed at a
cost of $375,000 to accommodate 750 students.
- This week in Louisiana.
Lydia Cajun Food Fest
September 11 - 12, 2015
Weeks Park - Lydia, LA 70569
Cajun Food Cook‑off, Food Court, Carnival, Arts & Crafts, Poker Run, Refreshments, Music.
Cajun food certainly has its followers. On menus nationwide, you’ll find things like “Blackened Chicken Salad” or “Cajun Popcorn Shrimp.” As a general rule, these things are usually pale derivatives of the real thing. If you’re interested in the real thing, you’d be wise to be in the small town of Lydia, Louisiana, in September for its annual Cajun Food Fest.
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