Headlines – February 22, 1985
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1985-02-22
Duration: 00:01:32
Subjects: INVESTIGATIONS | MARDI GRAS
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Reilly, Kevin, Sr. Speaker
Description
This segment from the February 22, 1985, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Beth Courtney reporting on the week’s headlines. These stories include State Representative Kevin Reilly speaking to the Baton Rouge Press Club about the ongoing federal grand jury investigation into Governor Edwin Edwards paralyzing state government and record crowds at Mardi Gras in New Orleans.