July 29, 2026
Programs premiering in August explore the history, culture, traditions of neighboring states
CONWAY, Ark. (Arkansas TV) — Arkansas TV will showcase the history, culture and traditions of neighboring states Missouri and Louisiana with three programs premiering this August. The lineup features stories that highlight Louisiana’s unique communities, Missouri’s significant place in American history and the cultural legacy of New Orleans. Through travel, history and music, these programs offer viewers an opportunity to discover the people, places and traditions that make these neighboring states unique.
“LA64” – airs Sundays at 2:30 and 3 p.m., starting Aug. 2.
“LA64” is a new original Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) travel series that explores all 64 parishes of Louisiana, revealing stories that make each one unique. Hosted by Louisiana native Karen LeBlanc, the series takes viewers beyond the familiar, uncovering hidden gems, local traditions, remarkable architecture and the cultural threads that connect every corner of the state.
From small towns to vibrant cities, bayous to back roads, “LA64” captures Louisiana as it is lived through its food, music, history, and communities. Each episode offers an intimate, cinematic portrait of a single parish, celebrating both its individuality and its role in the larger Louisiana story.
“City of a Million Dreams: History of Jazz” – airs Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Jazz funerals are among the most recognized yet least understood traditions of New Orleans. This documentary explores their cultural significance through the lens of parading culture and the story of clarinetist Michael White. After Hurricane Katrina destroys his home and archives, White struggles to rebuild, reflecting the resilience and renewal at the heart of the tradition and the city.
“Crossroads of a Nation” – airs Mondays at 9 p.m., starting Aug. 10.
Detailing the history of Missouri as a crossroads of the nation, this three-part documentary traces the state’s role in U.S. history as the nation expanded westward across the continent. From the region’s indigenous cultures up to the brink of the Civil War, this film will trace Missouri’s indelible and undeniable mark on American history, which helped shape the nation into what it is today.
About Arkansas TV
Arkansas TV, Arkansas’s only statewide public television network, informs and inspires learners of all ages through local storytelling, educational resources and meaningful community partnerships. Local programs can be livestreamed at arkansastv.gov/live and accessed on demand at youtube.com/@arkansastv. Arkansas TV also offers five broadcast services: Arkansas TV (main channel), Create, PBS KIDS, WORLD and AIRS on SAP. Arkansas TV depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering locally produced, Arkansas-focused programming. Additional information is available at arkansastv.gov. Arkansas TV is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), KETZ (El Dorado), KETS (Russellville), KETS (Forrest City), KETS (Yancy) and KETS (Gaither).
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