332a. Lori Callais

332a. Our interview with Lori Callais, candidate for State House District 71, east of Baton Rouge. As a retired teacher I know that a strong workforce starts with providing a high quality education to every student in Louisiana. This means fully funding our public schools, paying and treating our teachers as professionals and stopping our over-reliance on standardized testing. On October 12th, #VoteForTheTeacher.

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332. John-Paul Young, part 1

332. Part 1 of our interview with  John-Paul Young part 1who is running for Caddo Commission District 4. Runs a farm and a restaurant. Long term mosquito reduction — We can combat mosquitoes more safely with natural sprays, better water management, and repellent plants that don’t harbor pests. Humane animal shelter — We should transition to a no-kill shelter while expanding neuter/spay programs and responsible adoption and ownership programs. Smart water use — Water is the new oil, a scarce and valuable commodity. We can cheaply develop systems to capitalize on our ample rainfall and participate in the growing regional water market. Agricultural Wealth — Caddo possesses a huge land area but no home grown food supply, and food is the number one bought-and-sold thing on Earth. We have all the resources we need for a smart and profitable food system and the improved health, income, and jobs that come with it. Fiscal Responsibility for the Future — Spending more than we bring in will deplete our reserves and ruin our credit. We need policies to control spending and remain solvent for the long term. Juvenile Justice — We must make necessary expansions of our award-winning Juvenile Justice Center while watching building and operational costs closely. I’m running for Caddo Commission in District 4, where I live and own a business, to have a seat at the table and push for policies like these that promote the public good.

1. This week in Louisiana history. September 28, 1868. The Opelousas Massacre occurred in Louisiana in which an estimated 200 to 300 black Americans were killed.
2. This week in New Orleans history. On September 28, 1998, Hurricane Georges, a Category 2 storm made landfall in Mississippi. Some 500,000 residents in Louisiana evacuated from low-lying areas. Mayor Marc Morial declared a state of emergency to allow federal assistance into the state. After nearly 1.5 million people were urged to evacuate coastal areas, officials described the evacuation as likely the largest ever achieved. The Superdome was opened as an evacuation shelter.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Alligator Festival
   September 27-29, 2019
   Please join us for the Annual Alligator Festival at the Westbank Bridge Park in St. Charles Parish. The festival is our main fundraiser and helps us fund college scholarships for local youth. Come join us and pass a good time!
   Arts & Crafts
   Great Food
   Live Music
   Thrill Rides
   Alligator Stomp
   Golf Tournament
   Pageant
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Coya sings a Cuban song on Royal St. at night.
   
5. Postcards from the Campaign Trail. Zoe Williamson.

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331a. Muriel Laws

331a. Our interview with Muriel Laws. Running for District 6, Livingston Parish Council. "I have put my determination into fixing roads, resolving drainage problems and restoring recycling services in our district by securing 500 signatures to support the initiative. Going door-to-door gave me the chance to speak with residents across their kitchen tables, learning about their priorities, their daily struggles and the improvements they wish to see in their communities. As a result of these efforts, I was able to speak before our Council several times, which provided me with the opportunity to broadcast these issues to a wider audience through various news outlets. The experience of working with, and learning from, my neighbors, family and friends sparked the idea to run for Parish Council in October 2019 to continue my goal to effect change on the local level."

331. Debbie Hollis, part 2

331. Part 2 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 21, 1779 The Battle of Baton Rouge September 21 ends British hopes of controlling the Mississippi Basin. The Spanish governor of Louisiana Bernardo de Galvez has moved upriver from New Orleans with a force of Spaniards, Frenchmen, Germans, Acadians, free blacks, Indians, and Americans. He tricks British forces under Lieut. Col. Dickson at Fort New Richmond into thinking he is preparing an attack from the east, he opens fire at dawn with a roundshot volley from the south, and the British surrender within a few hours.
2. This week in New Orleans history. September 21, 1873. "Papa Jack" Laine is born. Born on this date in 1873, George Vital "Papa Jack" Laine was a pioneering band leader in New Orleans in the years from the Spanish-American War to World War I. He is often credited with being instrumental in the development of jazz music as his Reliance Brass Band was the first to fuse European, African and Latin music together. The earliest jazz musicians can be traced back to playing within the Reliance Brass Band or being influenced from those who had.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   October 10-13, 2019
   Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
   Girard Park
   Lafayette, LA
   Louisiana Craft Fair, food and drink, Festival de Musique, Atelier & Jam Tent, Culture sur la table, la place des petits.
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana. The Russell Welch hot quartet at the French Quarter Fest.
   
5. Postcards from the Campaign Trail. Brian Salvatore.

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330a. Belinda Davis

330a. Our interview with candidate Belinda Davis. A recent Emerge alumna, she is running for Louisina House District #70 in Baton Rouge. With lifelong roots in the community of Baton Rouge and an unwavering commitment to public education and making government more accountable to taxpayers, Belinda believes in a better future for District 70 — and Louisiana.

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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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329a. Dr. Brenda Leroux Babin

329a. Our interview with Dr. Brenda Leroux Babin at the Emerge fundraiser. "I am running for Louisiana State Senate District #20 because I have faith in our people, hope for our future, and love for our Bayou Region. As a coastal scientist, I will work to ensure continued funding for restoring our coast, protecting our homes, our businesses, and our way of life. As an educator, I will inspire hope for our schools, enacting legislation that will return respect to our classrooms. As a businesswoman, I will strive to protect the jobs of those in the Bayou Region. I am one Busy Bee working to preserve our culture and our way of life. On October 12 remember to vote #BabinForTheBayou."

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