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The executive director of the state’s Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability Office says they will receive $1.5 billion in federal funds will over the next five years to aid in that transformation.
Cultural, Community, Information
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Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6 p.m. October is ADHD Awareness Month, and on this edition of Health Matters, we’re taking a closer look at ADHD—how it can affect children and adults, what the signs may look like, and why it can sometimes be difficult to recognize.We also explore ADHD in girls, including why it may be missed or diagnosed later and how symptoms can sometimes differ from the more familiar picture of ADHD. -
Valencia Jones is a Licensed Professional Counselor–Supervisor and Founder and Executive Director of Social Therapy Project, a nonprofit dedicated to healing communities through initiatives that support mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. An educator, speaker, and mental health advocate, she is committed to connecting individuals and communities with meaningful resources, support, and opportunities for personal growth. -
Toni Goodin is the Executive Director of The Bridge, where she leads programs, fundraising, and strategic initiatives supporting individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia. With more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit and healthcare leadership, she is focused on expanding community partnerships and helping families access the resources and support they need.
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Howard Davis is the Head of School and a founder of Providence Classical Academy, which began in 2005 with 17 students and has grown to serve more than 700 students through Christ-centered discipleship and classical education. He also founded Ascension Classical Academy in South Shreveport and has spent more than two decades serving the community through education and ministry.
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Stephanie Bookman-Gaston is the President and Executive Director of the Fine Arts Academy of Central Louisiana, a nonprofit she founded to help children and youth explore music, dance, theatre, writing, and visual arts in a safe, inclusive environment. A lifelong musician and experienced health information professional, she brings both creative passion and professional leadership to the organization.
Spotlights
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Host Kermit Poling speaks with drummer Trey Danger and vocalist/guitarist Adam Dale from the American Tragedy band, performing with the Shreveport Symphony this weekend at the Red River Revel. -
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVESRed River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with members of Shreveport Little Theatre about their upcoming production of Real Women Have Curves -
Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with cast members from Shreveport Little Theatre's production of Come From Away, opening September 10.
Local Events
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The Bard returns to LSUS! LSU Shreveport invites you to productions of Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits (11:00 a.m) and Twelfth Night (6:00 p.m.) performed by the Texas Shakespeare Festival. Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits features selected scenes from As You Like It, Romeo & Juliet, The Taming of the Shrew, Othello, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. All performances are free and open to the public. Events will be held in LSUS University Center Theatre. This is a live event and will not be available online.
Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits at 11:00 a.m.
Acting Workshop - TBA
Twelfth Night at 6:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the LSUS Office of Academic Affairs and the Noel Memorial Library.
Contact: Karley Leone
Email: Library@LSUS.edu
Phone: 318-798-4133 -
he Bard returns to LSUS! LSU Shreveport invites you to productions of Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits (11:00 a.m) and Twelfth Night (6:00 p.m.) performed by the Texas Shakespeare Festival. Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits features selected scenes from As You Like It, Romeo & Juliet, The Taming of the Shrew, Othello, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. All performances are free and open to the public. Events will be held in LSUS University Center Theatre. This is a live event and will not be available online.
Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits at 11:00 a.m.
Acting Workshop - TBA
Twelfth Night at 6:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the LSUS Office of Academic Affairs and the Noel Memorial Library.
Contact: Karley Leone
Email: Library@LSUS.edu -
Bring your friends to take on challengers in a lights-out after hours full-on Nerf battle! Bring your own gun, and we’ll supply the ammo. -
🦖 Jurassic Quest is coming to Shreveport, LA! 🦕
From October 9, 2026 – October 11, 2026, families can experience North America’s largest and most realistic traveling dinosaur experience at the Shreveport Convention Center!
Get up close with massive, life-size dinosaurs, including a 60-foot Spinosaurus, 80-foot Apatosaurus, and gigantic T. rex. Explore Ancient Oceans featuring incredible prehistoric marine life and journey into the Frozen Frontier to discover fascinating Ice Age animals.
Families can also enjoy interactive Raptor Training, baby dinosaur meet-and-greets, dinosaur rides, fossil digs, science activities, crafts, build stations, bounce houses, games, and more!
💙 Sensory & Mobility Friendly: Join us Saturday from 8:00–9:00 AM for a quieter, more accessible experience designed for guests with sensory sensitivities and mobility needs.
📍 Shreveport Convention Center
📅 October 9–11, 2026
🎟️ Tickets available now! https://www.jurassicquest.com/events/3KG45C
News Feed
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NPR's Steve Inskeep asks former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst about President Trump's embrace of Russia as envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow after meeting Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Mississippi's Attorney General says the use of force was justified when a toddler was killed during a police shooting after a shoplifting.
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Natalia Kolesnikova/AFP via Getty ImagesRussian President Vladimir Putin says he has freed an American, Stephen Hubbard, from a Russian prison following a request from President Trump. -
Leon Bridges has transformed since his 2015 debut album from a Sam Cooke-style crooner to a shape-shifting singer of all things from mambo to disco. His new album is called "Happiness Anytime."
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Oona Zenda/KFF Health NewsThe cost of having a baby is difficult to predict. The amount families pay varies widely. Here are five tips to help you prepare for the often unexpected costs of pregnancy and giving birth. -
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to visit Russia in hopes of ending war, Trump campaigns in North Carolina, Saudi Arabia cancels 'Davos in the Desert' due to Houthi strikes.
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Netflix reported its latest quarterly earnings on Tuesday. It comes as the streaming company has announced a management shakeup and layoffs of more than 1,000 employees.
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Alaska has been a reliably red state but a Democrat has a chance of becoming governor.
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Actor Christina Applegate revealed she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis. NPR's A Martínez speaks with neurologist Michael Kornberg about how MS can be misdiagnosed.
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The NBA season tipped off Tuesday, with Lebron James taking the court as a 76er for the first time.
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