The Renaissance of the Small Town (2022)
La Veillée
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: French, Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Franklin, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2022-10-27
Duration: 00:13:00
Subjects: French language | Tourism | Economy
Contributors:
- LeBlanc, Drake Host
- Orgeron, Caitlin Host
- Wiltz, Suzanne Interviewee
- Carmouche, Wilbert Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “La Veillee” from October 27, 2022, features Drake LeBlanc and Caitlin Orgeron of Tele-Louisiane reporting on the economic renewal in small towns like Franklin in St. Mary Parish. They interview Suzanne Wiltz, a poet and writer who has lived in Franklin since she was five. In the studio, LeBlanc interviews Wilbert Carmouche, the executive director of Avoyelles Tourism. He discusses the unique events in Avoyelles Parish and their revitalization projects.