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WLAE-TV is a trusted multi-media resource offering quality, values-based content and outreach increasing awareness of inspirational, cultural and educational services that positively impact the lives of the people of Southeast Louisiana. We’re Local And Educational PRESENTS Public Service is a noble calling and those individuals entrusted by the voters with a political office are given both a great honor and a tremendous responsibility. One such elected official who met every test of integrity and honesty is former Louisiana Lt. Governor Jimmy Fitzmorris. WLAE was thrilled to have been chosen to produce the documentary film Fitz! The Life and Political Legacy of Jimmy Fitzmorris. Before the TV debut, the film was premiered at a reception THE LIFE AND POLITICAL LEGACY OF JIMMY FITZMORRIS EXECUTIVE CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS JIM DOTSON & RON YAGER PRODUCERS JEFF CROUERE & PAT DENECHAUD PRODUCED DIRECTED EDITED DIRECTOR OF BY JEFF CROUERE & STAN GELPI BY STAN GELPI BY TED OCHOA PHOTOGRAPHY JEREMIAH FRY NARRATED to local political dignitaries and civic leaders at the New Orleans BY PAT MATTHEWS ©2018 LAE PRODUCTIONS & WLAE-TV Joseph C. & Sue Ellen PATRICK F. TAYLOR FOUNDATION Museum of Art with the 97 year old Jimmy Fitzmorris in attendance. Canizaro Fitz even addressed the audience with a few words of wisdom. It was a special evening. Louisiana Lt. Governor Jimmy “I think that Jimmy Fitzmorris has uplifted the whole Fitzmorris, Governor Edwin Edwards and Attorney General Billy Guste political system in Louisiana” Honorable Moon Landrieu Former Mayor of New Orleans On May 7, 2018, the city of New Orleans inaugurated its first female Mayor. WLAE broadcast “live” the Latoya Cantrell ceremony and Executive Producers with Jimmy provided the television pool coverage of the prayer service from St. Fitzmorris at the premiere screening of Fitz! at the New Orleans Museum Louis Cathedral. of Art 2 We’re Local And Entertaining The WLAE and Emmy Award winning travel series Go Coast: Louisiana was on the road once again in 2018. Series host Tom Gregory and crew spent time on the Louisiana bayou in St. Bernard Parish enjoying the food and festivals of this rich cultural region of the state. “The WLAE GO Coast coverage of the rebirth of St. Bernard will shine a light on the cultural, economic and environmental resurgence of our area. That exposure will let the world know that St. Bernard is thriving and that the parish is a destination for visitors, businesses, and families looking live the good life in Louisiana.” Katie Tommaseo Director of Film & Tourism St. Bernard Parish Government WLAE continues to win awards for excellence in local production and programming. In 2018, WLAE earned a Telly Award for the documentary film,Leah Chase: The Queen of Creole Cuisine. WLAE was also honored by the Press Club of New Orleans with a first place award in the Best Planned Event category for the live Voice of the People Mayoral Debate. 3 WLAE partners with organizations and area businesses to produce quality local programming Hello Health – A bi-monthly, one-hour live call-in program and speaker series addressing health concerns, medical information and education. Partner: Ochsner Hospital and Humana Doctors of New Orleans – A bi-monthly, one-hour program with news feature stories about doctors and experts in the field of medicine, along with a live-call in segment. Partner: New Orleans Living Magazine & Muro Media Money Talks – A monthly, half-hour program that features area bankers and financial experts as they educate and inform viewers on money matters ranging from savings accounts and school loans to 401(k)s and home mortgages. Partner: EM Productions Affordable Housing Matters – A monthly, half–hour educational series that invites experts in the fields of real estate, banking, insurance, finance and community organizations to discuss home ownership and renting opportunities. Partner: NOLA Lending Group, Louisiana Affordable Housing Management Association, Whitney Bank and The Willwoods Community The Daily Mass – A daily 30-minute Mass on TV and the Internet for shut-ins, the sick and those in prison. Partner: The Archdiocese of New Orleans New Orleans Living – A bi-monthly series that highlights the good works of local non-profit organizations. Partner: Muro Media & New Orleans Living Magazine Ringside Politics - A weekly half-hour program that features interviews and discussion with politicians and community organizations. Partner: WGSO 990 AM Radio 4 Thanks To Our Partners The Willwoods Community The Smile Design Center Louisiana Public Broadcasting Humana The Gayle and Tom Benson Catholic Journeys Charitable Foundation Mitch Crusto Foundation Ray Brandt Auto Group New Orleans Living Magazine Joe and Sue Ellen Canizaro The Catholic Cultural Heritage Center First Bank and Trust John Redmann, Attorney at Law NOLA Lending Group Ochsner Fidelity Bank Louisiana Tourism Coastal Coalition Historic New Orleans Collection Fr. Cedric Pisegna Notre Dame Hospice Muro Media St. Anthony’s Garden The Catholic Foundation Domino’s Pizza Catholic Community Radio WGSO Radio Phyllis M. Taylor Foundation The Clarion Herald Iberia Bank Catholic Cemeteries Eric Asher AT&T Scott Alexander Entergy Ed Marshall The Archdiocese of New Orleans St. Tammany Parish Tourist Commission “2018 was a busy and exciting year for WLAE as we welcomed new underwriting partners and produced numerous local offerings including four outstanding documentary films following our mission to educate, inform and inspire the viewers of New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana” Ron Yager President WLAE-TV .