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(LOUISIANA STATEWIDE – October 13, 2026) – Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) is proud to announce that it has received four nominations for the 2026 Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards, recognizing excellence in LPB’s news coverage, news specials, and original programming.
The LPB nominations include:
News Special
Katrina 20: A Louisiana: The State We’re In Special
News Feature – Serious Feature
Grand Isle: Fighting for Survival
Health/Medical – News
One Man’s Battle Against Flesh-Eating Bacteria
Lifestyle – News
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These latest nominations come shortly after LPB received the Excellence in Content award at the Public Media Awards, presented by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA), a national organization supporting public media stations. The award was presented in New Orleans on September 13, 2026, and recognizes overall excellence in a station’s body of locally produced content.
“These four Emmy nominations, along with our recent recognition at the Public Media Awards, reflect the outstanding work of our talented team and their dedication to telling Louisiana’s stories,” said LPB President and CEO Clarence “C.C” Copeland. “As we conclude our 50th anniversary celebration, it’s especially meaningful to see our commitment to quality local programming recognized by our peers.”
The winners of the Suncoast Emmys will be announced Saturday, December 5, 2026.
For more information, contact Colleen Spillane, Public Information Officer, Louisiana Public Broadcasting, at (225) 767-4453 or 1-800-272-8161, ext. 4453, or by email at cspillane@lpb.org.
About Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Since 1975, Louisiana Public Broadcasting has been the public television network for the state of Louisiana with stations in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe and Shreveport. LPB is also affiliated with WLAE-TV in New Orleans. In addition to its award-winning documentaries about the history and people of Louisiana, LPB is dedicated to helping children throughout the state develop their literacy, math and science skills through its numerous educational outreach programs.