Honoring Kathleen Blanco: Former gov's stock still rising
Honoring Kathleen Blanco: Former gov's stock still rising KEN STICKNEY, The Advocate FacebookTwitterEmail NEW IBERIA, La. (AP) — Former Gov. Kathleen Blanco’s political reputation has been in a state of recovery, and impetus for the turnaround seems to be coming from the places she called home. Here’s how newfound affection for the state’s 54th governor, who died in August 2019, is revealing itself: — Her hometown of New Iberia is planning a 3:30 p.m. May 12 unveiling of a state marker honoring her at Bouligny Plaza, 128 W. Main St. Gov. John Bel Edwards, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, f...