Kisatchie Quarter Launch (2015)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2015-05-01
Duration: 00:06:13
Subjects: Kisatchie National Forest (La.) | United States Mint
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Whinham, Charlie Producer
- Fortenberry, Rex Q. Photographer
- Caldwell, Jim Interviewee
- Dawson, Mike Interviewee
- Craig, B.B. Interviewee
- Smith, Cheryl Speaker
Description
This segment from the May 1, 2015, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Charlie Whinham’s visit to the United States Mint’s official launch of the Kisatchie National Forest quarter at an event in Alexandria. Whinham interviews: Jim Caldwell, the public affairs officer for Kisatchie; Mike Dawson, a district ranger; and B.B. Craig, the associate director of the United States Mint. This report also includes highlights of a speech given by Cheryl Smith, the Chief of the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians, at the event. Hosts: Charlie Whinham and Shauna Sanford