Friday, January 31, 2014

37 Interview With Reginald Owens, Part 1

37.  We talked to Reginald Owens, who was a student at Louisiana Tech during the early days of integration and the first African-American editor of the Tech Talk, Tech's student newspaper.  Now he has come full circle, having returned to Tech as the head of the Journalism Department. He is also the director of the news bureau at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston. He is an associate professor and holds the F. Jay Taylor Endowed Chair of Journalism. He teaches news writing, media and culture, advertising, public relations and civic journalism. He also works with The Tech Talk student newspaper and Lagniappe student yearbook. Research interests include the social history of the African-American press, race and diversity in the media, and African-American tourism.
  1. This week in Louisiana history. February 1, 1929.  Ida B. Leboeuf became the first woman hanged in LA for murder--the murder of her husband in Franklin, LA.  Conspired with Dr. Thomas E. Dreher.  They hired hunter James Beadle.  
  2. This week in Louisiana.  February 2, 2014
    Cajun Ground Hog Day
    102 W Main St
    New Iberia, LA 70560
    337-365-6773 | Fax: 337-367-9640
    Annual event where New Iberia's own version of the traditional groundhog, Pierre C. Shaddeaux, a native nutria, emerges to predict weather the weather for the next six weeks…either a long or short spring depending on if Pierre sees his shaddeaux or not. 
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Friday, January 24, 2014

36. Discussion of Judson's "Myths and Legends"

36.  We discuss Katharine B. Judson's Myths and Legends of the Mississippi Valley and the Great Lakes.  This 1914 anthology includes stories from all over the Mississippi valley.  We have included the ones from tribes in the Louisiana area: Biloxi, Choctaw, Chitimacha, and Natchez.  Stephen and Bruce discuss several of the stories, including Crawfish Creation.
  1. This week in Louisiana history. January 26, 1699 (According to one account) Pierre LeMoyne, Iberville landed at Pensacola on his way to Louisiana.
  2. This week in Louisiana.
    Springhill Krewe of Artemis Grand Bal'
    January 25, 2014
    101 Machen Drive
    Springhill, LA 70175
    Springhill Krewe of Artemis Grand Bal' will be held at the Civic Center at 101 Machen Drive in Springhill.  The gala features a night of good food, fun and entertainment.
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Friday, January 17, 2014

35. Interview with Lamar White, Jr., Part 2

35.  We finish our interview of Lamar White, Jr., writer and editor of the CenLamar Blog.  Lamar has been interested in local politics and history for many years, and his blog has a wide following.  He is currently attending the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, but he continues to report and comment on Louisiana politics on his blog. He has allowed the Louisiana Anthology to cross-post one of his articles, “Why 12 Years a Slave Will Always Matter to Louisiana,” discussing his personal connections to the story of Solomon Northup.  We encourage you to read his blog and learn more about life and politics in Louisiana.
  1. This week in Louisiana history. January 18 1803. President Thomas Jefferson requests $2,500 to finance Lewis and Clark's west exploration. A week earlier, congress had approved $9,375,000 to purchase land near the French-held New Orleans - a move that led to the Louisiana Purchase.
  2. This week in Louisiana. 4th Annual Mardi Gras Cluster Dog Show Every day From January 23, 2014 until January 26, 2014.  707 Second Street, Alexandria, LA 71301 The 4th Annual Mardi Gras Cluster dog show will be held at the Alexandria Riverfront Coliseum beginning Thursday, January 23 through Sunday, January 26, 2014.
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Thursday, January 16, 2014

15. Interview with Wiley Hilburn.

15.  We were saddened to learn today of the passing of Wiley Hilburn, Ruston native and North Louisiana journalist.  We knew Wiley for years as both a friend and a colleague, and have watched his career as both a journalist and a teacher.  Equally comfortable talking to governors and regular people, Wiley wrote about what he knew, and he knew North Louisiana.  Last summer, Bruce and Steve caught up with Wiley at the Ruston Huddle House, and we talked to him about his youth, his career as a journalist, governors he interviewed from Uncle Earl Long to Bobby Jindal, moonshiners, voodoo, burning crosses, and his work teaching journalists at Louisiana Tech.  We are re-posting this podcast for folks who miss him and want to hear him tell his story in his own words. 

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Friday, January 10, 2014

34. Interview with Lamar White, Jr., about "CenLamar"

34. Part 1 of our interview with Lamar White, Jr., writer and editor of the CenLamar Blog.
Lamar has been interested in local politics and history for many years,
and his blog has a wide following.  He is currently attending the
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, but he continues to
report and comment on Louisiana politics on his blog. He has allowed the
Louisiana Anthology to cross-post one of his articles, “Why 12 Years a Slave Will Always Matter to Louisiana,” discussing his personal connections to the story of Solomon Northup.  We encourage you to read his blog and learn more about life and politics in Louisiana.
  1. This week in Louisiana history.  January 12, 1932.
    Hattie Caraway (D-Ark) elected 1st woman senator with the help
    of Louisiana's Huey Long.  
  2. This week in Louisiana. January 11, 2014.  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    Date: Saturday, January 11, 2014
    Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    - See more at: http://www.louisianatravel.com/civil-war-sesquicentennial-commemoration-speaker-series-post-civil-war-pointe-coupee-abrupt-transfor#sthash.4U5cSGFd.dpuf
    Date: Saturday, January 11, 2014
    Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    - See more at: http://www.louisianatravel.com/civil-war-sesquicentennial-commemoration-speaker-series-post-civil-war-pointe-coupee-abrupt-transfor#sthash.4U5cSGFd.dpuf
    Civil War Sesquicentennial Commemoration Speaker Series: "Post
    Civil War Pointe Coupee: An Abrupt Transformation"
    500 W. Main St.
    New Roads, LA 70767
    225-718-4275
    An engaging glimpse into Pointe Coupee's post Civil War
    experience, incorporating recollections garnered from the
    French American and Southern Claims Commissions, accompanied
    by a complementary exhibit. 
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Friday, January 3, 2014

33. Interview with Singer Sybil Gage

33.  We interview Sybil Gage.  Born and raised in New Orleans, Sybil Gage had front row schooling  in what makes that city great.  Now living in Florida, Sybil's performances transport  locals and tourists  back in time  to Storyville.  The  “Little Dynamo” is slinky in sequins, funky in fishnets, and tantalizing in her trademark powder puff pumps. Did I mention hats!  She sings Pre-War Blues, Vaudeville, Traditional Jazz, and many her own compositions. We talk to Sybil and listen to several of her songs.  A real treat for the new year.
  1. This week in Louisiana history.  January 2, 1860 Seminary of Learning of the State of Louisiana near Pineville, Louisiana opened with Col. William Tecumseh Sherman as superintendent, would later become LSU, Seminary opens with five professors and 19 cadets.
  2. This week in Louisiana.
    January 08, 2014
    Thomas Assembly Center, Ruston, LA 71270
    Come support the Lady Techsters as they take on their opponent on home court! General Admission ~ $10.
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Friday, December 27, 2013

32. Interview with Novelist Andre Rome

32. We interview Andre Rome. He has published his first novel, Hallowed Be Thy Name.  After Maria and Joey are trapped on their roof for several days after a hurricane, a boat mysteriously washes up to their rescue. They are shocked when they miraculously find an abandoned baby in the boat. Their lives take a dangerous turn for the worse when their miracle baby becomes the target of assassins determined to eliminate the threat that he may pose to all organized religions.
  1. This week in Louisiana history. Dec. 28 1862. (Old) State Capitol burned by Union Soldiers
  2. This week in Louisiana.  
    December 27, 2013 - December 28, 2013
    Creole Christmas
    523 St. Ann Street
    New Orleans, LA 70116
    504-524-9118
         Guests take a self-guided tour of 5 homes in the French Quarter decorated in the Creole Christmas Style. At the final home, Spring Fiesta House, their is a presentation on Christmas during the 19th century. Refreshments are provided. Tours are family friendly and all money raised goes to the Friends of the Cabildo, support organization for the Louisiana State Museum.
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