LPB’s LA64 Highlights Rapides Parish in Latest Episode!

Louisiana Public Broadcasting is continuing its statewide travel series LA64 with a new episode set to air Monday, April 20 at 8:00 p.m., focusing on the heart of central Louisiana—Rapides Parish.

The series, hosted by Louisiana native and travel journalist Karen LeBlanc, explores all 64 parishes across the state, showcasing the unique culture, cuisine, history, and everyday life that define Louisiana.

In this episode, viewers are taken through key areas of Rapides Parish, including Alexandria and Pineville. The journey also features visits to the historic lumber town of Long Leaf and the former World War II training site at Camp Claiborne. Together, these locations highlight the region’s deep ties to agriculture, military history, and small-town development at the center of the state.

The series is part of Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s 50th anniversary celebration, emphasizing its mission to share stories from across Louisiana. Previous episodes of LA64 are available for streaming online and on LPB’s YouTube channel.

Support for the series comes from several organizations, including the Billy Nungesser’s Office, Keep Louisiana Beautiful, and the Louisiana Office of Tourism, along with additional partners and viewers statewide.

For more information, contact Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s Public Information Officer, Colleen Spillane, at (225) 767-4453 or via email at cspillane@lpb.org.

Since 1975, Louisiana Public Broadcasting has served as the state’s public television network, with stations in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Shreveport. The network also partners with WLAE-TV in New Orleans and produces programming focused on Louisiana’s history, culture, and educational outreach.