Collection:LPB

Genre: Awards

Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2024-04-25

Duration: 00:19:27

Subjects: Edwards, John Bel | Edwards, Donna | Politics | Government

Contributors:

• Denison, John Host
• Edwards, Daniel Interviewee
• Starkel, Murray Interviewee
• Dardenne, Jay Interviewee
• Block, Matthew Interviewee
• Edwards, Blair Interviewee
• Bayhi, Jeff Interviewee
• Edwards, Donna Speaker
• Edwards, John Bel Speaker

This segment from the 2024 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and speeches by John Bel Edwards and Donna Edwards accepting their recognition as Louisiana Legends. The Edwards, natives of Amite, served as the Governor and First Lady of Louisiana from 2016 to 2024. Their profile includes interviews with: Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards, his brother; retired Lieutenant Colonel Murray Starkel, his college roommate; former Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne; Matthew Block, former executive counsel to Governor Edwards; Judge Blair Edwards, sister-in-law; and Father Jeff Bayhi, founder of Metanoia Manor. Host: John Denison