LPB 50

Celebrating Fifty Years of Telling Louisiana Stories

Created by the Louisiana Legislature, LPB began broadcasting on September 6, 1975, with a clear mission: to educate, inform, and connect the citizens of Louisiana. From the start, LPB has remained a commercial-free network, dedicated to sharing meaningful stories for both children and adults.

What began as a single station has grown into a six-station network serving Baton Rouge, Monroe, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Shreveport, and Alexandria, with full statewide reach though LPB’s sister station, WLAE-TV, in New Orleans.

We could not have reached this moment without the trust of Louisianans, the generosity of our supporters, and the countless stories that unite us.

As Louisiana’s Storyteller, it is LPB’s mission to connect the citizens of Louisiana by sharing content that showcases Louisiana’s unique history, people, and places. What could be more unique than the story of our iconic state capitol and the legendary leader who made it happen.