Our Mission
WLAE 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.
Willwoods Community
The Willwoods Community was established in 1978 by a group of married couples desiring to support the Catholic Church and the community through prayer and service. Since then, Willwoods has grown to serve in five different areas, including Faith and Marriage, Eucharistic Adoration, Malta Senior Living, Affordable Housing and WLAE TV. Find out more »
LPB
Louisiana Public Broadcasting is a state network of six non-commercial television stations licensed to the Louisiana Educational Television Authority (LETA), established in 1971 by the Louisiana Legislature.
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Our History
WLAE was founded in 1982 when it was awarded a construction permit by the FCC to build an Educational Public Television station in the New Orleans community. The station began broadcasting on UHF Channel 32 in July 1984 and was licensed in 1985. The corporate entity, Educational Broadcasting Foundation, Inc., was created to provide broader and more diverse educational programming for Southeast Louisiana, and to address significant educational, cultural, and community needs through high quality local, regional, and national programming. WLAE broadcasts family-friendly programming which includes their own award-winning documentaries and television series, featuring topics of interest to the viewing area, from affordable housing to sports or celebrating culture, to combatting mental health issues or the NOLA crime crisis. A list of our most recent Emmy, Telly, Gabriel, and Press Club of New Orleans award-winning productions can be found here.
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WLAE-TV Advantage & Coverage Map
WLAE-TV Advantage & Coverage Map
