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21-05-2025
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Shreveport podcast 'Louisiana Haywire' gets national distribution deal
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A podcast based in Shreveport has been selected for national distribution. Grambling State's Doug Williams honored as Louisiana Legend 'Louisiana Haywire,' a show and podcast that highlights music artists and their stories, has been selected for distribution by Public Radio Exchange (PRX). This non-profit organization distributes and promotes public radio programming across the country. Louisiana Haywire is recognized for exploring the musical history of Northwest Louisiana. In addition to supporting this Shreveport-based podcast, PRX distributes other programs, including 'Afropop Worldwide,' a Peabody Award-winning radio show dedicated to music from Africa and the African diaspora. Oscar access for La. Film Prize Winner, new partnership According to a press release, 'Louisiana Haywire' is a playful homage to the legendary Shreveport radio program, 'The Louisiana Hayride.' This show played a significant role in launching the careers of renowned artists such as Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley, among many others. The premiere episode of 'Haywire' features Estelle Brown from Shreveport, who sang backup for Elvis Presley in Las Vegas from 1969 until his death. If you would like to watch their interviews, visit their YouTube page. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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21-05-2025
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Attorney General Murrill and District Attorney Jason Williams tour Orleans Parish Jail
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — With half of the inmates from the May 16 jailbreak captured, the hunt continues for the remaining escapees. 'We are doing everything we can, and we will recover them and they will face additional charges,' said Attorney General Liz Murrill. Murrill and District Attorney Jason Williams toured the jail, getting a first-hand look a how those 10 inmates were able to escape. Fifth inmate captured following Orleans Justice Center escapes Avoiding questions about funding problems and Sheriff Susan Hutson's future, Williams says his focus is on the escape and bringing those responsible to justice. 'Where they were able to scale the wall, what door they went out of, and how to secure it. I want to see the back portion of that toilet area. So we're going to stand by how it was defeated, so we can figure out who was involved in this jailbreak, who assisted, who knew and when. This is just the beginning of that inquiry,' said Williams. The attorney general says that her focus is on hardening the security of the jail. That includes replacing faulty locks and door hinges that the inmates exploited to make their escape. 'If we can make sure that they get the right locks and hinges on their doors, you know, that's a big deal. Like that saves us a lot of money on the back end. To me, that's kind of an absolute objective for all of us,' said Murrill. Two arrested, accused of helping Orleans Justice Center escapees Murrill also says that an effort must be made to make sure judges do not allow inmates to spend an extended time in the parish prison while awaiting trial and sentencing. 'We aren't going to get long-term structural change in the system at this facility unless we can manage the amount of time that people are having to spend here. And that means their cases have to be moved,' said Murrill. Murrill adds this is only the beginning of a long investigation on how to make sure the facility is fully equipped. 'There's going to be a lot of interest in continuing to dissect what happened, who, what, when, how, where, why. All of those questions will continue to be evaluated not just by me, but by other people who have decision-making authority,' said Murrill. The attorney general says the jailbreak needs to be a wake-up call for how the jail operates moving slams Whitehouse in heated exchange: Americans 'put President Trump in office because of people like you' Trump confronts South African president over claims of 'white genocide' Photos: Altered hay bales used in Texas human smuggling attempt, sheriff says What to expect at the Army's 250th anniversary parade on Trump's birthday Shreveport podcast 'Louisiana Haywire' gets national distribution deal Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
