SHAPED BY SEAFOOD, HISTORY, AND GULF COAST TRADITIONS
LPB’s new travel series LA64 travels to Jefferson Parish
LA64 - JEFFERSON PARISH
LPB Special Focus
Monday 8:00pm
In the third episode of the series, LA64 takes viewers to Jefferson Parish, Louisiana’s working coast, where water and commerce shape daily life. The episode explores the Westwego Shrimp Lot, travels bayous linked to pirate Jean Lafitte, and visits Kenner’s Rivertown. From coastal Grand Isle to communities just beyond New Orleans, these stops trace a parish shaped by seafood, history, and Gulf Coast tradition.
About the Series
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. A signature part of LPB’s 50th anniversary year, LA64 reflects LPB’s continued commitment to serving the entire state, from its largest cities to its smallest towns.
Stream past episodes 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 Tourism and 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.
DOCUMENTARIES HONORING LOUISIANA'S BLACK HISTORY
SIGNPOST TO FREEDOM: THE 1953 BATON ROUGE BUS BOYCOTT
Monday 8:30pm
As part of LPB’s look back at our fifty-year history of presenting Louisiana documentaries exploring Louisiana’s Black History, this program tells the story of the nation's first large-scale boycott challenging segregation. In 1953, led by a handful of determined young men and women, the African-American citizens of Louisiana's capital city staged a quiet revolt by refusing to ride city buses. In just eight days, they brought the city's bus system to the brink of bankruptcy. Word of the successful action spread like wildfire, influencing others like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr.
MAKING A WAY
Wednesday 9:00pm
Marvin and Clara Toussaint journey back to their African American roots in the plantation country of Cane River in north Louisiana. Through family history, personal reflection, and the voices of the Cane River community, the program explores identity, heritage, and the enduring strength of generations who came before them. From filmmakers Bill Rodman and Flo Ulmer.
AMERICAN MASTERS: SUN RA: DO THE IMPOSSIBLE
Friday 9:00pm
From swing to bebop to free jazz, Sun Ra bridged myriad musical styles to form his own avant-garde sound. With his ever-evolving collective, the Arkestra, he stretched the boundaries of jazz and self-produced more than 200 records, in addition to being one of the first Black artists to have his own record label. Remembered today as the “Godfather of Afrofuturism,” Sun Ra weaved ancient Egyptian and interstellar metaphors into a definitive musical and spiritual vision that resonates across generations. Discover the extraordinary life of this poet, philosopher, and musical visionary.
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FRAME AFTER FRAME: THE IMAGES OF HERMAN LEONARD
Friday 10:30pm
An LPB documentary from 1997 on the renowned photographer and his iconic images that helped define the golden age of jazz.
BEHIND THE GLORY: JOE SCHEUERMANN
Thursday 8:45pm
Legacy. Character. Tradition. Those words mean a lot to college baseball coach Joe Scheuermann, but family is at the top.
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.
Funding for this program is provided by Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, celebrating the charm, history, and culture of Louisiana's oldest city, the Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting, and viewers like you.
LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN
Friday 7:00pm
Louisiana wildlife experts have issued emergency orders after a deer in Concordia Parish tested positive for chronic wasting disease. The highly contagious neurological condition attacks the animal's nervous system and can decimate deer populations. Christina Jensen talks to experts for tips on what hunters should be watching for.
Just about every family has an heirloom passed down from previous generations. LPB recently hosted an Antiques Appraisal event to help folks determine if their items live up to the lore, or if the value is more sentimental. LPB's Johnny Atkinson will take a look at some of the highlights, and hear from experts about the best way to find whether those family treasures could be worth big bucks.
LPB PRESENTS: CINÉMA FRANÇAIS
Un Coeur en Hiver (A Heart in Winter)
Sunday at 10:00pm
Set in the world of classical music, this subtle drama follows a gifted violinist drawn to a reserved violin maker whose emotional distance proves both alluring and impenetrable. As longing meets restraint, the film reflects on love, detachment, and the quiet cost of feelings left unspoken.
In French with English subtitles, so everyone can watch and enjoy!
GREAT PERFORMANCES : MOVIES FOR GROWNUPS AWARDS
Sunday 6:00pm
Iconic and beloved screen and stage performer Alan Cumming returns as host for this awards show that honors outstanding films and television projects that celebrate the voices and stories of the 50-plus. Leading this year’s contenders for Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups are Hamnet,A House of Dynamite,One Battle After Another, SinnersandTrain Dreams.
This year comedian/actor Adam Sandler receives the Career Achievement Award.
WHAT TO WATCH AND WHEN
This Week on LPB
Temperatures might be rising in Louisiana, but it's Christmas-time in Darrowby for the season finale of everyone's favorite cozy drama! In the finale, Siegfried has another run-in with Hilda, the goat, and an old flame returns to Darrowby. With Helen unwell, James juggles running the village Nativity with a growing to-do list. And Tristan realizes he has forgotten something very important.
ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL ON MASTERPIECE | SEASON FINALE | SUNDAY 8:00PM
Stream this season and past with LPB PASSPORT - an extended streaming benefit of membership.
MONDAY
7pm - ANTIQUES ROADSHOW NEW Hour three at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay with a Cartier sapphire pendant and a Paul Revere Jr. silver pitcher.
8pm - LA64 NEW Jefferson Parish is shaped by seafood, history, and Gulf Coast traditions.
8:30pm - SIGNPOST TO FREEDOM: THE 1953 BATON ROUGE BUS BOYCOTT This LPB documentary looks at the nation's first large-scale boycott challenging segregation - that happened right here in Louisiana.
9pm - DEATH IN PARADISE A murder victim is found in Mervin's locked shack before his flight home. The team investigates her links to a turtle charity.
TUESDAY
7pm - FINDING YOUR ROOTS NEW Exploring the roots of musicians Lizzo and Flea, of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
8pm - BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY NEW Trace the 1960s "Grand Alliance" as Black and Jewish communities fought for civil rights, highlighting activism, collaboration, and the tensions that tested their solidarity.
9pm - BLACK AND JEWISH AMERICA: AN INTERWOVEN HISTORY NEW Examine the shifting Black and Jewish relationship from the 1970s onward, exploring political gains, global tensions, rising hate, and the enduring lessons of solidarity.
10pm -BESSIE COLEMAN: QUEEN OF THE SKIES Before Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh, there was Bessie Coleman a woman of Native American and African American descent who earned her pilots license.
WEDNESDAY
7pm - NATURE Parenthood: Oceans NEW Ocean parents must master dedication and intelligence to raise their young. For an octopus mother, mating marks the beginning of the end.
8pm - NOVA Building the Eiffel Tower Explore the revolutionary engineering behind Paris's iconic landmark. Completed in 1889, the iron tower smashed the record for the tallest structure on Earth, ushering in a new age of global construction that reached for the skies.
9pm - MAKING A WAY Marvin and Clara Toussaint journey back to their African American roots in the plantation country of Cane River to explore identity, heritage, and the enduring strength of generations who came before them.
THURSDAY
7pm - FATHER BROWN Father Brown investigates when rehearsals for 'A Most Perfect Murder' are derailed by a dramatic death.
7:45pm - LA VEILLÉE LPB SPECIAL FOCUS A look at the happenings, culture, and people of French-speaking Louisiana.
8pm - MIDSOMER MURDERS NEW When a pet detective is found dead inside the kennel of a dog he is searching for, Barnaby and Winter are drawn into the world of dognapping, cat seduction and animal investigation.
8:45pm - BEHIND THE GLORY LPB SPECIAL FOCUS Coach Joe Scheuermann. Hosted by Lyn Rollins.
9pm - BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES A man appears to die of fright. The mystery deepens with testimony from a psychic, a ghost train operator, and a fairy princess!
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 Visting Modena, home of Pavarotti, Ferrari and Stanguellini, and treats like balsamic vinegar and Lambrusco wines.
8:30pm - LA64 NEW Jefferson Parish is shaped by seafood, history, and Gulf Coast traditions.
9pm - AMERICAN MASTERS Sun Ra: Do the Impossible NEW Discover the extraordinary life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra.
SATURDAY
7pm - KEEPING UP APPEARANCES Hyacinth is forced to intervene when Daddy overspends in a toy department, dresses up as a spaceman and proceeds to go on the rampage.
7:30pm - EVER DECREASING CIRCLES NEW Ann and Martin are planning a dinner party for Paul and his girlfriend. Ann anticipates the event going smoothly, but why is Martin buying up all sorts of obscure aperitifs for his dinner guests?
8pm - UP THE WOMEN A surprise encounter on the train to London.
8:30pm - THE CLEANER Professional crime-scene cleaner Wicky has to mop up after a particularly grisly murder but keeps being interrupted by people unexpectedly dropping in on the crime scene.
9pm - INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY This gritty crime drama begins with episode one again.
10:30pm -AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Jon Batiste back on the ACL stage performing from "Big Money."
SUNDAY
6pm - GREAT PERFORMANCES Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP Honoring the best films for the over 50 crowd! Adam Sandler receives the Career Achievement Award.
8pm - ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL ON MASTERPIECE NEW It's Christmas in Darrowby for the season finale. Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT.
9:30pm - ANGELA GREGORY: A LEGACY CHISELED IN STONE LPB SPECIAL FOCUS The trailblazing artist who became known as "The Doyenne of Louisiana Sculpture." Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT.
10pm - LPB PRESENTS: CINÉMA FRANÇAIS NEW In "UnCoeur en Hiver" (A Heart in Winter), a study of love, detachment, and quiet cruelty of emotional distance. In French with English subtitles.
LPB Call for Nominations for Louisiana Young Heroes
Louisiana Public Broadcasting announces the 2026 Louisiana Young Heroes program and the statewide call for nominations of students to be recognized as Louisiana Young Heroes.
A Young Hero is defined as an exceptional individual who has excelled in academics, given significantly of themselves through public service, overcome adversity, exhibited extraordinary heroism, or inspired others through their deeds and strength of character to become better students, persons, and citizens. Parents, principals, teachers, guidance counselors, family members, and friends who know of high school students deserving of recognition for their tenacity, good work and commendable deeds, are encouraged to nominate them!
Nominees must be Louisiana students in grades 9-12, enrolled in an academic institution or homeschool program, and cannot be older than 18 years of age. Nominations and supporting materials should be submitted through the online form at lpb.org/heroes. The deadline for entries is Sunday, March 1, 2026. (Previous Young Heroes are not eligible.)
Go to lpb.org/heroes to read more about the Louisiana Young Heroes program and to submit a nomination.
