567. This week we talk to novelist Diane McPhail, author of The Seamstress of NewOrleans: A Fascinating Novel of Southern Historical Fiction.Set against the backdrop of the first all-female Mardi Graskrewe at the turn-of-the-century, the acclaimed author’smesmerizing historical novel tells of two strangers separated bybackground but bound by an unexpected secret — and of thestrength and courage women draw from and inspire in each other.“Constance Halstead, a young widow reeling with shock under thethreat of her late husband’s gambling debts, has thrown herselfinto charitable work. Meeting Alice at the orphanage, she offerslodging in exchange for Alice’s help creating a gown for theLeap Year ball of Les Mysterieuses, the first all‑female kreweof Mardi Gras.... Piece by piece, the breathtaking gown takesshape, becoming a symbol of strength for both women, reflectingtheir progress toward greater independence.”

1. This week in Louisiana history. March 30, 1870. 15thamendment gave Blacks the right to vote.
   
2. This week in New Orleans history. Delta Air Lines, Inc.,DC-8, N802E, operating as Flight 9877, crashed during alanding approach to Runway 1 at New Orleans InternationalAirport, Kenner, Louisiana, on March 30, 1967. Fivecrewmembers and an FAA observer were fatally injured. This wasa training flight with no passengers aboard; however, impactoccurred in a residential area and 13 persons on the groundwere also killed. The aircraft, several homes and part of amotel complex were destroyed.
   
3. 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, LAcommunity is proud to celebrate and share it. You can find allkinds of mouth-watering boudin at the Scott Boudin Festival.We host local vendors that serve up a variety of boudin typesand flavors, like cheese-filled, jalapeño and more.
   You can get your fill of authentic boudin at our festival.Purchase your tickets today.
   
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