1956 — seeking the votes of Louisiana’s delegation during his bid for the Vice Presidency at the Democratic Convention in Chicago, Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts visits Governor Earl Long in his hotel suite to ask for his support. #LaGov #LaLege

Uncle Earl’s memorial park is actually located on the site of his and Huey’s birthplace and childhood home in Winnfield — a comfortable house that the Kingfish told campaign audiences was a “log cabin.”

Once he became a powerful politician, Huey rarely went back to Winn Parish,…

Driving through Winnfield, so I had to stop and see Uncle Earl’s statue at the Governor Earl K. Long Memorial Park. #LaGov #LaLege

1985 — President Ronald Reagan draws a chorus of laughs after he tries on the extravagant cowboy hat belonging to country music star and Concordia Parish native Mickey Gilley during a performance on the South Lawn of the White House.

Taking a trip “Down The Bayou” today!

The Avoyelles Parish Courthouse in Marksville — the site of the opening scene in John Maginnis’, “The Last Hayride,” where native son Edwin Edwards launched his 1983 campaign for a third term in the Governor’s Mansion with an old-school stump speech on the steps. #LaLege #LaGov

If you’re driving through, you know you got to stop at Billy’s!

It’s National Crawfish Day! Today, we celebrate this uniquely Cajun delicacy that is enjoyed by Louisianans in every corner of our state and truly fuels the nation.

96 years after his election as Governor, the Kingfish still keeps a watchful eye on the State Capitol. #LaLege #LaGov

A pecan waffle, two sausage patties, and hashbrowns scattered, smothered, and covered every single time.

After Richard Petty won his 200th NASCAR race at Daytona, President Ronald Reagan joined the King and other drivers, including Dale Earnhardt, for a celebratory lunch of Kentucky Fried Chicken.

You can hear the whole story from Richard Petty himself on this 2019 appearance on…

The Mansion is the House that Jimmie Built! #LaGov #LaLege

The Monocle on Capitol Hill — the small old-school restaurant, with its dark paneled bar and booths long claimed by famous patrons such as Speaker Tip O’Neill and Senator John Tower.

The Monocle was a favorite haunt of Senator Howell Heflin of Alabama, whose picture still sits…

Had to have my in-laws regularly ship smoked sausage and boudin from Richard’s Meat Market in Abbeville to Washington, D.C.

One of my final meals before leaving Washington, D.C. and moving back home — you know I’m getting John Boehner’s veal special and a glass of red wine at Trattoria Alberto!

I hit the ground running at home this week with a visit to the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana. The folks here are truly doing amazing work by providing over 6 million meals each year to those in need across our region.

Start, Louisiana representing the Tigers!

Don't give up. Don't ever give up.

Incredible to attend Easter Mass at National Shrine on the campus of The Catholic University of America celebrated by Wilton Cardinal Gregory.

1976 — President Gerald Ford, accompanied by the First Lady, Archbishop of New Orleans Philip M. Hannan, and Congressman F. Edward Hebert, greets Auxiliary Bishop Harold Perry outside St. Louis Cathedral after attending Sunday Mass at the historic church in Jackson Square.