Red River Radio News
The expanded cancer care facility is expected to expand outreach, especially to patients in rural areas of southern arkansas and northern Louisiana who cannot otherwise easily access urban areas for regular, life-saving treatments.
Cultural, Community, Information
-
Emily Petzold proudly serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors for Shreveport Little Theatre, where she plays a key role in supporting and promoting one of the region’s most beloved cultural institutions. A passionate advocate for the arts, she brings her leadership, creativity, and community spirit to the theatre while also performing as the lead singer of the band Identity Crisis. -
This week Community Connections talks with Diane Libro from Catholic Charities of North Louisiana. Ms. Libro joined Catholic Charities of North Louisiana in April 2024, bringing a deep commitment to faith and advocacy for marginalized communities. With a background in journalism and over a decade of nonprofit experience at Volunteers of America North Louisiana, she blends storytelling, operational insight, and mission-driven service to uplift those in need. -
This week Community Connections talks with Dr. Anneka Simms Alexander, Executive Outreach Director of Miles for Smiles. Dr. Alexander is a passionate advocate for health equity, education, and community outreach. With a strong background in public policy and a doctorate in transformational leadership, she is dedicated to expanding access to school-based dental care for children across North Louisiana—ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive both in and out of the classroom. -
Toccara Huckaby is a dynamic educator, entrepreneur, and advocate for girls’ empowerment through education. As founder of Stonewall Learning Center Plus and the nonprofit G.E.M.S., she is now launching Merit Girls Academy—an innovative, girl-centered middle school designed to foster leadership, S.T.E.M. excellence, and academic confidence in young women. -
Thu., Nov. 6, 2025, at 6 p.m. Dr. Randall Brewer talks about spine health with Dr. Milan Mody, spine surgeon with Willis Knighton Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Pierremont, Dr. John Cefalu, Anesthesiologist with River Cities Interventional Pain Specialists, and Lee Rielly, DPT, Assistant Director, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Willis-Knighton Health System.
Spotlights
-
We speak with Michael Butterman, Music Director of the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra about the concerts coming up this weekend, including a program featuring the music of Brahms and Hindemith. -
We speak with Michael Butterman, Music Director of the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra about the concerts coming up this weekend, including a program featuring the music of Brahms and Hindemith.
-
Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with Michael Butterman, music director of the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, and Yizhen Chen, guest pianist in a spotlight about the SSO's opening concert, October 18th at Riverview Theatre.
Local Events
-
The South Arkansas Symphony, conducted by Music Director Kermit Poling, presents the animated film The Snowman, with live orchestral accompaniment. This concert also includes regional high school choirs and other audience favorites such as White Christmas, Sleigh Ride, music of John Rutter and more. -
North Louisiana's women's a cappella chorus, Southern A'Chord, will present a community performance at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 11, in the fellowship hall of the Presbyterian Church of Ruston. "Christmas A'Chording to Us" will feature Christmas and gospel songs. Admission is free. For more information, visit the Facebook page Southern A'Chord Chorus or webpage southernachordchorus.org. -
Shreveport’s own Zhailon Levingston will be opening his third major production in NYC as director (and his second on Broadway) with Cats: The Jellicle Ball this spring, but first he will be leading an all-star cast of Stage Center favorites in Larry Kramer’s masterwork, The Normal Heart, starring Artistic Director Jared Watson!
A searing drama about public and private indifference to the AIDS plague and one man’s lonely fight to awaken the world to the crisis, Larry Kramer’s landmark play about love and loss chronicles the rise of the AIDS crisis in New York City. Based on the playwright’s own experiences founding the Gay Men’s Health Crisis in the 1980s, The Normal Heart follows Ned Weeks, a reluctant leader but furious activist, as he battles against a world unwilling to confront the epidemic. As relevant and powerful as ever, this Tony Award-winning drama is a strong indictment against ignorance and a heartfelt story of love and compassion. -
Shreveport’s own Zhailon Levingston will be opening his third major production in NYC as director (and his second on Broadway) with Cats: The Jellicle Ball this spring, but first he will be leading an all-star cast of Stage Center favorites in Larry Kramer’s masterwork, The Normal Heart, starring Artistic Director Jared Watson!
A searing drama about public and private indifference to the AIDS plague and one man’s lonely fight to awaken the world to the crisis, Larry Kramer’s landmark play about love and loss chronicles the rise of the AIDS crisis in New York City. Based on the playwright’s own experiences founding the Gay Men’s Health Crisis in the 1980s, The Normal Heart follows Ned Weeks, a reluctant leader but furious activist, as he battles against a world unwilling to confront the epidemic. As relevant and powerful as ever, this Tony Award-winning drama is a strong indictment against ignorance and a heartfelt story of love and compassion.
News Feed
-
Lisa O'Connor/AFP via Getty ImagesErivo says she found parallels between her life and the experience of her Wicked character, Elphaba. Her new memoir is called Simply More: A Book for Anyone who Has Been Told They're Too Much. -
Ashley Milne-TyteSome senior living communities are caring for people with dementia alongside other residents, not segregated behind locked doors. -
After months of objections, President Trump is now calling on House Republicans to vote for the release of the Epstein files "because we have nothing to hide."
-
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse are in Washington to demand the release of the Department of Justice's files. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Epstein accuser Annie Farmer.
-
Researchers say hackers are using their tech skills to help criminals hijack cargo shipments in real life.
-
Maansi Srivastava/NPRForty percent of babies in the U.S. are born to unmarried mothers. Increasingly, those moms are over 30, at a time when teen pregnancy has fallen off a cliff and births are declining for younger women. -
Trump now says that House Republicans should vote for Epstein files' release, Trump says the U.S. may hold talks with Venezuela, Border Patrol agents arrest dozens in Charlotte, North Carolina.
-
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Nick Clegg, Meta's former president of global affairs, about his new book, "How to Save the Internet."
-
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will reform state-owned energy companies after investigators accused his close associates of skimming millions from the country's nuclear power company.
-
After a deal with the White House, researchers at Cornell will receive their federal grants. For one scientist, that means resuming work on an implantable artificial heart for babies and toddlers.
The Vehicle Donation Program provides Vehicle Donation Services to Public Radio stations across the country. This is a great way to support this station…
Get information about upcoming programs and events at Red River Radio by signing up for Wavelengths, the weekly email newsletter.