567. Diane McPhail.

567. This week we talk to novelist Diane McPhail, author of The Seamstress of New
Orleans: A Fascinating Novel of Southern Historical Fiction.
Set against the backdrop of the first all-female Mardi Gras
krewe at the turn-of-the-century, the acclaimed author’s
mesmerizing historical novel tells of two strangers separated by
background but bound by an unexpected secret — and of the
strength and courage women draw from and inspire in each other.
“Constance Halstead, a young widow reeling with shock under the
threat of her late husband’s gambling debts, has thrown herself
into charitable work. Meeting Alice at the orphanage, she offers
lodging in exchange for Alice’s help creating a gown for the
Leap Year ball of Les Mysterieuses, the first all‑female krewe
of Mardi Gras.... Piece by piece, the breathtaking gown takes
shape, becoming a symbol of strength for both women, reflecting
their progress toward greater independence.”

This week in Louisiana history. March 30, 1870. 15th
amendment gave Blacks the right to vote.


This week in New Orleans history. Delta Air Lines, Inc.,
DC-8, N802E, operating as Flight 9877, crashed during a
landing approach to Runway 1 at New Orleans International
Airport, Kenner, Louisiana, on March 30, 1967. Five
crewmembers and an FAA observer were fatally injured. This was
a training flight with no passengers aboard; however, impact
occurred in a residential area and 13 persons on the ground
were also killed. The aircraft, several homes and part of a
motel complex were destroyed.


This week in Louisiana.

April 5-7, 2024

Don't Miss Our 11th Annual Boudin Festival

Come to the Scott Boudin Festival

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Boudin is deeply ingrained in Cajun culture, and the Scott, LA
community is proud to celebrate and share it. You can find all
kinds of mouth-watering boudin at the Scott Boudin Festival.
We host local vendors that serve up a variety of boudin types
and flavors, like cheese-filled, jalapeño and more.

You can get your fill of authentic boudin at our festival.
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