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According to a recent report, 58% of small business owners reported hiring or trying to hire in June, and 86% of those owners reported few or no qualified applicants for their vacancies.
Cultural, Community, Information
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Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 6 p.m. On This Episode of Health Matters, Host Dr. Randall Brewer welcomes Dr. Cynthia Noguera, an ophthalmologist and the only full-time oculoplastic surgeon serving the Shreveport area. Dr. Noguera, with LSU Health Shreveport, will share her unique journey into the specialized field of oculoplastic surgery. We learn about the wide range of conditions she treats—from cosmetic procedures to complex reconstructions following disease or trauma—and how her work plays a vital role in both vision and facial health. -
Airs Mon., June 30, 6 p.m. Shannon sits down with Kenneth Rust of Enterprise Aquatics to explore how aquaponics is transforming classrooms, communities, and the future of sustainable farming. From hands-on education to real-world impact, Ken shares his journey and vision for growing more than just food—he’s growing hope. -
Airs Mon., June 30, 6:30 p.m. This week Community Connections talks with Martina Williams, director of Theatre of the Performing Arts. Martina Gipson Williams has dedicated over 15 years to enriching young lives through the Yazzy program. With a background in Human Services and Elementary Education, she is passionate about using the arts to inspire creativity, discipline, and collaboration in students across the community. -
Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 6 p.m. Host Jenny Gregorio talks with Shainne “Shai” Williams, Community Educator and Multiethnic Specialist with the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA). They’ll explore the life-saving impact of organ donation and how LOPA provides compassionate support to families experiencing loss. This show has been recorded; live questions will not be available during this episode. -
Airs Mon., June 23, 6 p.m. In this episode of Visions and Ventures, Shannon Johnston explores how deep roots can inspire an entire region. Monica Champagne shares the journey behind her book 100 Things to Do in Shreveport-Bossier—a tribute to local treasures and hometown pride. Tune in for ideas, inspiration, and a fresh take on where you live.
Spotlights
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Host Kermit Poling speaks with members of the cast of SLT's coming production of 9 to 5 -
Host Kermit Poling speaks with members of the cast of SLT's coming production of 9 to 5
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Host Kermit Poling speaks with Jennifer Johnson, from Sci-Port Discovery Center about the coming Maker Faire.
Local Events
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Explore creating a variety of colorful and unique jewelry pieces and charms with easy-to-use UV resin. -
Get crafty and creative with a variety of hands-on projects, some of which you can make and take home. Imagination encouraged—no experience needed! -
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Step into a world of color! Kids can explore, play, and express themselves through a variety of colorful crafts, games, and hands-on activities.
News Feed
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Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesThis week, we celebrate the 4th of July by revisiting some of our favorite guests of the past year, including Lauren Graham, Roy Wood Jr., Amanda Seyfried, mxmtoon, and Jim Gaffigan! -
Elisabeth von Boch/StanfordThe concepts in the MingKwai typewriter underlie how Chinese, Japanese and Korean are typed today. The typewriter, patented in 1946, was found last year in an upstate New York basement. -
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with "The Jailhouse Lawyer" authors Calvin Duncan and Sophie Cull. It's a memoir about Duncan's life as a wrongly incarcerated inmate and his efforts to exonerate himself.
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Ben ClantonPapilio is a picture book told in three parts about three stages of a butterfly's life (there are really four stages but egg time is pretty boring). It's also written and illustrated by three friends. -
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with meteorologist Sarah Spivey from KSAT News in San Antonio about the deadly floods in Texas.
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At least 24 people are dead after flash flooding on the Guadalupe River in Texas. Rescue efforts are underway to find 20 people who are still missing.
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Florida's attorney general has gone to the U.S. Supreme Court asking permission to enforce the state's new law against illegal immigration. A judge has found him in contempt and some have been arrested under the law even as it's blocked in court.
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President Trump had a major legislative victory this week as his party once again rallied around his agenda. Looming next week is another major priority of his: new tariffs and trade deals.
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Ukraine is facing a summer of escalating Russian airstrikes on its cities. The Ukrainian President has called on the U.S. to provide more air defense systems.
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As part of our StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative, we hear from three childhood friends from the small town of Webster, Florida, who all joined the military after graduating from high school.
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