288. Lamar White. Election Update.

288. Louisiana Anthology Krewe member Lamar White joins us to discuss the runoff and review the fall elections in Louisiana. He also gives us an update on his reporting of the Mississippi runoff. For more than eleven years, Lamar White, Jr. published CenLamar, one of Louisiana’s most acclaimed and well-known progressive blogs, attracting more than two million readers and repeatedly receiving recognition from national and international news organizations. The Bayou Brief expands the original scope of CenLamar to cover the entire state. For news that's both factual and progressive, follow The Bayou Brief.

1. This week in Louisiana history. November 24, 2005. On November 24, 1917, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band recorded "Oriental Jazz" (or "Jass").
2. This week in New Orleans history. The Royal Branch at 2110 Royal Street (Royal at Frenchmen), funded by a grant from Andrew Carnegie, was the first New Orleans Public Library branch to open, on November 25, 1907. Two other branches, Algiers and Napoleon, also built with Carnegie funds, opened shortly afterward and continue to serve the public today.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Cottonport on the Bayou
   December 8-9, 2018
   318-876-3485
   Fireworks at 6:00 pm on Saturday Dec 8. The Christmas parade, on Sunday at 1:00, winds its way along the picturesque Bayou Rouge as it runs through downtown Cottonport. Christmas goodies abound and fireworks light up the night sky as thousands of visitors party along the banks of the bayou. Food and craft vendors on Sunday.
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Bruce talks to Robert Desmarais about bringing back French.

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