CRAWFISH PONDS, SWAMP POP, A COUNTRYSIDE GROTTO & A FESTIVAL DEDICATED TO AN OMELETTE
 LPB’s new travel series LA64 debuts with Vermilion Parish

LA64 - VERMILION PARISH
LPB Series Premiere
Monday 8:00pm

LPB premieres its new statewide travel series LA64 with an episode exploring the hidden stories of Vermilion Parish.

LA64 is a statewide travel series hosted by Louisiana native and travel journalist Karen LeBlanc, exploring all 64 parishes through food, culture, history, and everyday life. Each episode highlights the people, places, and traditions that make Louisiana unlike anywhere else.

 

In the premiere episode, LeBlanc explores Vermilion Parish, the self-proclaimed “Most Cajun Place on Earth,” offering a vibrant look at Cajun culture shaped by food, faith, and festival. The episode visits Abbeville for the Giant Omelette Festival, heads to crawfish ponds near Kaplan, and captures live swamp-pop music, and uncovers a hidden countryside grotto. Set among rice fields and bayous, these stops reveal a parish where Cajun traditions remain part of everyday life.

A signature part of LPB’s 50th anniversary year, LA64reflects LPB’s continued commitment to serving the entire state, from its largest cities to its smallest towns. Explore more Vermilion Parish with a visit to the website at www.lpb.org/la64. 

Support for LA64 is provided by:Office of the Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, Keep Louisiana Beautiful and the Louisiana Office of Tourismand by the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission, Northwestern State University of Louisiana, and the Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting and viewers like you.

REVEALING THE EXTRAORDINARY AND UNIVERSAL JOURNEYS OF ANIMAL FAMILIES AROUND THE WORLD

NATURE: PARENTHOOD
Limited Series Premiere
Wednesday 8:00pm

Animal parents are just like us – they are fiercely protective of their young, raising them against all odds in a variety of environments. Witness amazing stories of dedication and sacrifice as animal parents embark on the greatest of all challenges. Filmed over 3 years, on 6 continents, and in 23 countries, this five-part series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, tells the stories of astonishing animal behaviors shaped by the environments they inhabit. Each habitat has its own unique challenges, but as the world changes rapidly around them, some parents have to adapt to a world shaped by humans. The stakes couldn’t be higher – success for all parents ensures the future of life on our planet. 

In episode one, Grasslands, animal parents must balance risk and reward to raise their young in grasslands. In Zambezi, wild dogs must focus the energy of their unruly teenagers for survival, and in India, an expecting langur learns parenting skills by babysitting. 

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NOVA: CAN DOGS TALK?
Wednesday 8:00pm

Can dogs understand what we say—and talk back? Witness amazing moments from a major experiment, as thousands of dogs use speech buttons. Pet owners are convinced, but are our furry friends really communicating their thoughts and desires with us?

BEHIND THE GLORY: APRIL BURKHOLDER
LPB SPECIAL FOCUS
Thursday 8:45pm

Learn how a love for challenging herself pushed gymnast April Burkholder - and ultimately LSU gymnastics - to great heights. 

About Behind the Glory
This LPB original series brings you the stories that go behind the headlines to capture the spirit of Louisiana athletics. Hosted by Lyn Rollins. 

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN
Friday 7:00pm

 A new report finds that Louisiana consumers pay more in sales taxes than anyone in the country. Combined state and local tax rates push Louisiana's tax on everyday goods as high as 12%. LPB's Johnny Atkinson talks to experts at the Tax Foundation to dig into the issue.

The quiet town of St. Francisville is abuzz with new opportunities for locals and tourists. From new shops along Main Street, to a major data center project set to boost the area's economy, town leaders  working to balance progress with rural charm. Christina Jensen takes us on a tour.

NEW TIME FOR SUNDAY REBROADCAST
Sundays 5:00pm

LATE NIGHT CLASSIC FRENCH CINEMA

LPB PRESENTS: CINÉMA FRANÇAIS
La Banquiere (The Lady Banker)
Sunday at 10:00pm

Inspired by a true story, this historical drama traces the rise of Emma Eckhert from modest beginnings to financial prominence between 1914 and 1938. As her influence expands in a male-dominated world, ambition, public trust, and consequence quietly converge.

In French with English subtitles, so everyone can watch and enjoy! 

WHAT TO WATCH AND WHEN ON LPB THIS WEEK

This four-part series from Henry Louis Gates, Jr., traces the rich, complex relationship between Black and Jewish Americans - defined by solidarity and strained by division. Drawn together by racism and antisemitism, they forged civic and cultural bonds, especially during the civil rights era. The series explores both the challenges and enduring promise of that alliance. 

BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY | Limited Series Premiere | Tuesday 8:00pm

MONDAY

7pm -  ANTIQUES ROADSHOW   NEW  Hour two at the Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah for a Jim Williams - owned Federal hunt board, a Jesse Arms Botke oil, and a poster signed by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. 
8pm -  LA64   NEW  Vermilion Parish, known as the self-proclaimed "Most Cajun Place on Earth," offers a vibrant look at Cajun culture shaped by food, faith, and festival.
8:30pm - LA64   NEW  Vermilion Parish, known as the self-proclaimed "Most Cajun Place on Earth," offers a vibrant look at Cajun culture shaped by food, faith, and festival.
9pm - WOLF HALL: THE MIRROR AND THE LIGHT ON MASTERPIECE  An encore of the series. Anne of Cleves arrives in England to be Henry's new wife.
10pm - SUDDENLY ROYAL   NEW  Limited series where everyday men and women meet their real life prince or princess. Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT. 

TUESDAY

7pm -  FINDING YOUR ROOTS  NEW  Exploring the roots of basketball superstars Chris Paul and Brittney Griner. 
8pm -  BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY  NEW  Part one of this docuseries exploring the intersecting and diverging fates of the Black and Jewish communities. 
9pm -  FRONTLINE Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy   NEW  How carpet mills contaminated Southern communities with forever chemicals; accountability and health impacts. 

WEDNESDAY

7pm - NATURE  Parenthood: Grasslands   NEW Animal parents must balance risk and reward to raise their young in grasslands. Featuring wild dogs in Zambezi and langurs in India. 
8pm - NOVA  Can Dogs Talk?   NEW  Are innovative word buttons unlocking once hidden communications between dogs and their owners?
9pm -SECRETS OF THE DEAD  The Quest for Camelot    NEW  Professor seeks to prove Arthurian legends have roots in actual British history and locations, utilizing unseen primary sources and reconsideration of archaeological sites.
 

THURSDAY

7pm - FATHER BROWN   Mrs Devine and Sullivan's wedding approaches, but can Father Brown stop a would-be killer from ruining their big day?
7:45pm - LA VEILLÉE  LPB SPECIAL FOCUS  A look at the happenings, culture, and people of French-speaking Louisiana.
8pm - MIDSOMER MURDERS  NEW When the author of a book that sparked a nationwide treasure hunt is found dead, Barnaby must unravel the clues to find the killer among a group of dedicated seekers.
8:45pm - BEHIND THE GLORY  LPB SPECIAL FOCUS   Striving for personal best pushes gymnast April Burkholder to great heights. Hosted by Lyn Rollins. 
9pm - BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES  The team must investigate family, friends and rival neighbors following a chilling discovery among a local farmer's crop.

FRIDAY

7pm - LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN  LPB SPECIAL FOCUS In-depth new coverage on important issues in the state along with Louisiana art, culture, and events. 
7:30pm - WASHINGTON WEEK  Roundtable discussion about the week's major news. 
8pm -   SAMANTHA BROWN'S PLACES TO LOVE   NEW  Samantha explores the colonial history of Williamsburg, Virginia. 
8:30pm - ART ROCKS! THE SERIES  LPB SPECIAL FOCUS  Spotlighting Louisiana artists, performers, culture, literature, and history and sharing them across the country.
9pm -  THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION  SERIES ENCORE  Part five of this six part series from Ken Burns explores the story of America's founding. In this episode, after Valley Forge and Monmouth, the French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters. Armies advance in Indian Country and the South. 

SATURDAY

7pm -  KEEPING UP APPEARANCES  The good news is a limo awaits to take Hyacinth and Richard to an event. The bad news is the event is Onslow's birthday celebrations. 
7:30pm -  EVER DECREASING CIRCLES  NEW Martin invites friends from the old people's home to tea. Events slide decidedly downhill. Can Martin's improvisations around bingo rescue the day?
8pm -  UP THE WOMEN   Margaret tries to recruit new supporters of suffrage.
8:30pm  - HAPPINESS  Tensions flare at Pizazz, leading to a frustrated Charlie showing his true feelings.
9pm -  INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY  A teen is found dead. Gently quickly zeroes in on her relationship with her schoolteacher and her short-tempered father. 
10:30pm -AUSTIN CITY LIMITS   Leon Thomas

 

SUNDAY

7pm -  MISS SCARLET ON MASTERPIECE  NEW  Dylan Cooper has been nabbed and is being held in the cells at Scotland Yard. His gang wants to spring him out, which will lead to a long night for Blake and new detective George Willows.   Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT. 
8pm -  ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL ON MASTERPIECE  NEW  James gets more than he expected when he becomes the attending veterinarian at the Hensfield dog track. Meanwhile, Tristan visits Mrs. Ainsley and her cheeky parrot, and Jimmy inadvertently shares some hard truths with Siegfried.   Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT. 
9pm -   BOOKISH  NEW  A grand hotel, exiled royalty, a poisoned army captain and Trottie as a suspect. Could this prove to be Book's toughest case yet?  Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT. 
10pm -  LPB PRESENTS: CINÉMA FRANÇAIS   NEW   In La Banquiere, a woman from a modest background creates a banking empire in early 20th-century France. In French with English subtitles. 

GET READY FOR READING WITH "PHOEBE & JAY"
New PBS KIDS series targets preschool literacy skills

PHOEBE & JAY
SERIES PREMIERE
Monday - Friday 8:30AM & 3:30PM
Saturday - Sunday 7:00AM

PHOEBE & JAY is a new animated series for children ages 3-5 that is designed to support early literacy skills for preschoolers. The series showcases the various kinds of texts kids see in their everyday lives − from signs and posters to labels and movie tickets, helping them understand, navigate and participate in the world around them.

What kids will notice.
The series follows the adventures of 6-year-old fraternal twins Phoebe and Jay Yarber, who live with their family in the fantastical Tobsy Towers. Whether using a flyer to help a neighbor find a lost pet, reading clothing labels to find the right size shirt, or using a chore chart to tidy up before a surprise guest arrives, Phoebe and Jay model for young viewers how they, too, can develop important life skills and engage with others in their family and community.

What parents will notice. 
At the heart of PHOEBE & JAY is a curriculum highlighting the importance of developing preschoolers' functional “everyday” literacy skills, empowering them to use and create a variety of functional texts in the world around them to tackle challenges and accomplish tasks in their daily lives. Texts might be written, visual, auditory or haptic and may include lists, labels, signs, sounds and vibrations, instructions, menus, icons and symbols, and tactile text like braille. The series also supports the development of foundational executive function skills like focused attention, impulse control, flexible thinking, working memory and task persistence that help the characters read and find meaning in the texts they encounter.

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 KLTM Transmitter Upgrade Changes Channel for Viewers in the Monroe Area

LPB upgraded the KLTM transmitter to broadcast a more powerful signal. To complete the upgrade, KLTM's signal was moved from channel 13 to 29.1.

If you are no longer receiving KLTM’s signal with your antenna you need to rescan your television set. Here is a helpful YouTube video from the FCC that will explain how to do it.

Rescanned and Still Don’t See LPB
If you are still having trouble receiving LPB’s signal after rescanning, you may be one of the handful of viewers who will experience a temporary signal loss while we operate on our backup antenna at a lower power. 

How to Watch LPB
You can stream LPB-HD, LPB-3 (Create) , and LPB PBS KIDS anytime on your computer, laptop, or tablet at www.lpb.org/livetv or stream with the LPB App. Viewers can also stream LPB through many popular streaming platforms such as YouTube TV, Roku, Hulu + Live TV, and Amazon Prime Video. 

Contact Info
LPB apologizes for any inconvenience. When KLTM’s permanent antenna is back up, our signal will be stronger than before and reach even more households in your area. 

If you have any further questions or issues, please contact fhillyard@lpb.org.