Red River Radio News
A concerted, statewide effort to lower the high number of C-section births among low-risk pregnancies in Arkansas made no change in the percentage of such cases, according to a new study.
Cultural, Community, Information
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Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 6 p.m. On this episode of Health Matters, we explore CAR T cell therapy, an innovative immunotherapy cancer treatment, newly available at Feist-Weiller Cancer Center in Shreveport in North Louisiana, to treat blood cancers. -
Rebecca Bonnevier, Executive Director of Artspace Shreveport, brings a wealth of experience in arts management and community engagement. She leads efforts to support local artists, activate public spaces, and make the arts accessible to all across downtown Shreveport. -
Host Janice Bezanson speaks with Romey Swanson from the Devils River Conservancy. -
Alex T. Ray Shreveport-born changemaker and owner of On A Mission LLC and Hyssop Care Sober Living Home, Alex champions recovery, purpose, and community. He also founded the Shreveport Father’s Day 5K Run & Walk and brings advanced training in psychology, human services, and organizational leadership to every initiative. -
Thursday, May 21, at 6 p.m. Dr. Anand Bhat will be joined by Dr. Sarah Baker, dermatologist with Ark-La-Tex Dermatology, to talk about skin protection– including facts about sunscreen–skin cancer prevention and treatment, and other skin care topics. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502. That’s Health Matters, Thursday at 6 p.m.
Spotlights
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Host Kermit Poling speaks with the Honorable Mayor Tom Arceneaux, mayor of Shreveport, about the many America250 celebrations this year that the city has planned. -
Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with music director Michael Butterman and saxophonist Timothy McAllister about this weekend's concerts by the SSO. -
Never-before performed at Shreveport Opera, The Seven Deadly Sins and Mahagonny-Songspiel provide an intriguing ending to our 2025-26 season and feature our SOX artists. The Seven Deadly Sins tells the story of two sisters who leave Louisiana in search of fame, while Mahagonny-Songspiel tells of the rise and fall of a Sodom and Gamora-esque town.
Local Events
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Red Shift presents Parables, performed Saturday and Sunday, June 20–21, 2026, at University United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge, with tickets at $30 general admission / $15 students, available at www.redshiftchoir.org.
In March 2020, Red Shift went quiet mid-season. We never called it an ending — but six years is long enough that silence starts to feel like one. It isn't. On June 20 and 21, Red Shift sings again: Parables — four small stories about what gets lost, what comes home, and what happens after silence. Conducted by Dr. Trey Davis, our professional choir combines talented vocal artists from Baton Rouge and from across the country who come together for projects of forgotten music of the past beside unexpected new works from the present. -
At the conclusion of Noel UMC’s upcoming Lemonade Day U camp, each team of campers will design, build, and run their very own lemonade stand. The public sales event will be held on the church grounds, 10-11 am, on Thursday, June 25. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come out and show their support for these young entrepreneurs—and to enjoy some delicious lemonade! For more information, contact mail@noelumc.org. -
We'll be watching a 2004 summer blockbuster about a race to find an old treasure whose clues are hidden in America's history. Drinks and popcorn on us! -
Get ready to unleash your imagination! Create the wildest, silliest, most wonderfully wacky masterpiece that you can dream up. There are no mistakes and no rules here—just lots of art supplies, big creativity, and plenty of fun!
News Feed
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CJ Gunther/Getty ImagesPlatner's campaign to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine was marked by repeated scandals. It came to a crashing halt after the allegation led top Democrats to withdraw their support. -
Family and immigration advocate organizations are calling for a full and independent investigation into a shooting in which ICE agents shot and killed a Houston man during a traffic stop.
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Two HBO Max shows emerged as the most recognized series in the 78th Emmy award nominations announced Wednesday. Hacks was the most nominated comedy and The Pitt was the most-nominated drama.
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Mininyx Doodle/iStockphoto//Getty ImagesShould patients who choose euthanasia be able to die by having their vital organs removed for donation? The ethical concerns are substantial. -
How old is too old to play in a World Cup? Age has been a point of discussion in this Cup, with legends like Cristiano Ronaldo playing at age 41, and Lionel Messi at 39.
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Former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan appeared in federal court for sentencing. She was convicted of obstructing ICE agents as they tried to arrest an undocumented immigrant.
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There have been Black composers and Black storylines in opera, but they've often failed to gain traction with performing companies and audiences. This summer, Cincinnati Opera seeks to change that.
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The farm-to-table movement has been around for decades. An Ohio entrepreneur wants to replicate its success with clothing by building a regional textile economy.
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Younger Americans are flocking to estate sales. Social media means a whole new set of buyers, and a new way to spend a day out with friends.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Nirav Shah, a former Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Maine, about what's next following Graham Platner's expected departure from the state's U.S. Senate race.
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