330. Debbie Hollis, part 1

330. Part 1 of our interview with Debbie Hollis, candidate for Senate District # 37. Debbie Hollis has served the NWLA region for decades, working in economic development, social services, and the nonprofit sector. She has 20+ years of experience in community volunteerism and leadership, project creation & management, and political/community engagement. As a creative professional, she is adept at innovative problem-solving and collaborating with diverse groups of people. It's time for Northwest Louisiana to elect an Independent Progressive Senator to our State Legislature. She is a founding Board member of Works In Progress Louisiana, the Shreveport-Bossier OWL Sexuality Education Program, and the N.O.W. – Shreveport/Bossier Chapter. She is a longtime contributor/advisor for the Louisiana Coalition for Reproductive Freedom. 

1. This week in Louisiana history. September 14, 1874. The White League defeats the New Orleans Metropolitan Police in the Battle of Liberty Place.
2. This week in New Orleans history. September 14, 1975. Superdome Opening Activities. September 14, 1975, the Superdome continued to celebrate its grand opening, with appearances by Bob Hope, Telly Savalas, Dorothy Lamour, Karen Valentine, and Raquel Welch. The Allman Brothers, the Marshall Tucker band, Wet Willie, the Charlie Daniels band, the O'Jays, the Isley Brothers, the Temptations, Donald Byrd and the Blackbyrds, and the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus also performed.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Ascension Hot Air Balloon Festival
   September 20, 2019
   11:00 am - 11:00 pm
   Lamar Dixon Expo Center
   9039 St. Landry Ave.,
   Gonzales, LA 70737
   225-450-1009
   Music, BBQ competition, children's village, and carnival.
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Joe Shedlo on Royal St.
   
5. Postcards from the Campaign Trail. John Paul Young.

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