Red River Radio News
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Cultural, Community, Information
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Conserving Earth visits with biologists from the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program and Nichols State University about field work they’re doing to protect native ecosystems. Of particular focus is the diamond-backed terrapin that lives where fresh water meets the sea. This beautiful turtle was severely hunted in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s for making turtle soup. Tune in to learn why this terrapin is so important both for the environment and for people. And what odd political twist caused the popularity of turtle soup to decline and saved this terrapin from extinction. -
Mark Poole is a retired Air Force veteran and small farm owner who found a renewed creative passion in clay—hand building, wheel throwing, and sculpting—and now enjoys teaching pottery to help others discover the art form. He joined the Desoto Arts Council in 2016 to promote his pottery and soon stepped into leadership as council president during a major transition. -
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 6 p.m. On this episode of Bird Calls, Cliff revisits some popular conservation tips from previous episodes and discuss ways we all can help birds and other wildlife. Cliff will also profile the peculiar American Woodcock. Questions will be taken at 1-800-552-8502. -
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Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 6 p.m. On this episode of Health Matters, Red River Radio Assistant General Manager and producer Ranae Moran is joined by Bharat Sachdeva, M.D., Professor of Clinical Medicine, Chief of Nephrology, and Director of Dialysis at LSU Health Shreveport, along with Shawna Calhoune Choyce, APRN, FNP-C, a nurse practitioner in the Nephrology Division of Internal Medicine at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport.
Spotlights
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Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with SSO music director Michael Butterman and guest pianist Jon Nakamatsu about the symphony's weekend concerts, featuring music of MacDowell, Franck and more. -
Host Kermit Poling speaks with cast members from SLT's coming production of Oliver!, the Musical. -
Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with featured violinist Amaryn Olmeda about this weekend's concert with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Michael Butterman.
Local Events
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Shake off the winter blues and add a pop of color to your
season! Join us at the library for our Spring Paint Parties,
where we’ll celebrate the return of sunshine and blooms
through art. Registration not required. Ages 19+.
Friday April 10 @ 3 pm and Tuesday April 21 @ 5:30 pm -
Attention entrepreneurs of all ages: We are now scouting for vendors who want to showcase your brands. Spaces are limited and are filling fast. Please note, all vendors must arrive in semi-formal to formal attire- because at KKPE, we dress at the level we're headed to. To secure your vendor spot, call 318-413-7829 that's 318-413-7829
KKPE is elevating the community, one connection at a time. See you there.
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Stone Fort Chorale Spring Concert
Join Stone Fort Chorale for an afternoon of beautiful choral music on Sunday, May 3 at 3:30 PM at First United Methodist Church.
Stone Fort Chorale
David W. Brewer, Conductor
Robbie Belk, Organist
Featuring music by Vierne, Mozart, Lauridsen, and more.
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The Union County Master Gardeners will hold their Annual Plant Sale on May 2nd from 8 am until 3 pm during the Mayhaw Festival.
We will be at 510 N Jackson Street next to the Historic Newton House in El Dorado, Arkansas.
News Feed
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Volleyball player Jordan Lucas doesn't hide his true self, even when he celebrates on the court.
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The recent discovery of a 17th century map provides new insight into the life of William Shakespeare.
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Buddhists and Hindus in Sri Lanka and Hindus marked their New Year on Tuesday. As residents in the capital Colombo celebrated, a war thousands of miles away was making itself felt.
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A man recalls the despair he felt when, as a college student, he tried to break into a building on campus and ended up in a detention cell. That's when he heard a voice that helped him find hope.
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The U.S. produces more oil and gas than any country in the world. So why are prices at the pump 30% higher than they were last year? The Indicator (and brand new Indicator newsletter) explains!
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The Trump administration asserts a nearly 50-year-old law requiring the preservation of federal government records is unconstitutional. Historians warn important papers could be destroyed.
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May and June are big months for primary elections. Already, races we've seen have shown a mixed bag for Republicans while Democrats have often overperformed. And races are driving up big price tags.
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The NBA Playoffs begin Saturday, with the league's two best teams on the same side of the bracket. Meanwhile, for the league's worst teams, an all-time tanking season is finally over.
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Insurance for cargo and oil vessels stuck in the Strait of Hormuz has skyrocketed. How can insurers help us understand the realities of the war with Iran?
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Old tracks hit the Billboard charts this week, thanks to online virality.
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