465. Wesley Harris, Part 2.

465. Part 2 of our interview with Wesley Harris. Our friend Wesley has not only been in local law enforcement for decades, he has also become a local historian investigating Lincoln Parish and North Louisiana. His books include Ruston, Neither Fear Nor Favor, Fish out of Water, Burglary for the Patrol Officer, The Roundup: The Military, the Marshals, and Political Shenanigans in Claiborne and Lincoln Parishes, 1874, William R. Meadows: Slave, Soldier, Symbol. Join us as we discuss that local history with Wesley.

1. This week in Louisiana history. April 16, 1718. Official date of founding of New Orleans.
2. This week in New Orleans history. Acclaimed author Mary Alice Fontenot  was born on April 17, 1910.  She wrote the "Clovis Crawfish" series, in which the title character and his animal friends experienced a host of adventures. The goal of the series, for which she penned 18 different books, was to teach life lessons to children while helping them learn a little of the Cajun French language; Clovis and his pals spoke mostly English with Cajun sayings and songs thrown in. She also wrote other books, including "The Star Seed" and "The Louisiana Experience." Ms. Fontenot passed away on May 12, 2003.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Festival International de Louisiane
   April 27-May 1, 2022
   315 Lee Ave
   Lafayette, LA
   (337) 232-8086
   info@festivalinternational.org
   Welcome to Festival! Our cultural celebration is known around the globe for its bold and diverse music, food, art & unforgettable experiences. We can’t wait to take over Lafayette again next year as we celebrate our 36th annual event with you all. Stay tuned for updates & remember we are all in this together!
   Transforming downtown Lafayette into an entertainment mecca every April, Festival International boasts top-notch music performances, gourmet food, and handcrafted artworks from all over the place!
   See you April 27-May 1, 2022. Bon Festival!
   There’s still time to grab your 2021 Official Pin & Poster!
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Alicia Renee — Blue Eyes.

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