(Louisiana Statewide – June 18, 2026) – Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) brings the inspiring stories and achievements of seven Louisiana high school students to viewers in a new half-hour special, LOUISIANA YOUNG HEROES 2026. The program debuts Friday, June 26 at 8:00 PM on LPB’s statewide network and WLAE-TV in New Orleans. Viewers can also stream the program on demand following the broadcast premiere at lpb.org/heroes and on the LPB YouTube channel. 

Celebrating its 30^th anniversary, LPB’s Louisiana Young Heroes is a special initiative honoring students from across the state for their service to their communities, academic achievements, and positive impact on those around them. The seven students being recognized in 2026 are:

•  Jaden Armstrong of Baton Rouge (Senior at Liberty Magnet High School)
•  Marleigh Auzenne of Lafayette (Sophomore at Early College Academy)    
• Andrew Chambers of New Iberia (Junior at Moreauville High School)    
• Charlotte Gomes of New Orleans (Senior at Benjamin Franklin High School)      
• John Parker of Bush (Junior at Covington High School)     
• Maylie Stanley of Glenmora (Senior at Pineville High School)     
• Brooklynn Warner of Ponchatoula (Junior at Hammond High Magnet School)

Go to lpb.org/heroes for more information about the program. Join us as we celebrate the good things Louisiana’s young people are doing. 

LPB’s Louisiana Young Heroes program is presented this year with the generous support of presenting sponsor: the East Baton Rouge Parish Library; title sponsor: The William J. Doré Family, with additional support from Community Coffee, DEMCO, and McDonald’s. 

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.