Headlines - October 28, 2011
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2011-10-28
Duration: 00:03:40
Subjects: Southern University and A & M College | Fort Polk (La.) | Military | Afghan War, 2001-
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Garrett, Maddie Reporter
- Simmonds, Sara Interviewee
- Whitaker, Russell Interviewee
- Baumgartner, William Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 28, 2011, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Charlie Whinham and Shauna Sanford reporting on the week’s headlines. These stories include: the federal government approving a permit for BP to start drilling its first deep water well since the 2010 BP Oil Spill; Southern University moving to a 4-day a week class schedule; and a report by Maddie Garrett of KATC-TV in Lafayette on the return of nearly 300 soldiers to Fort Polk following their deployment in Afghanistan.