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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Tensions grow between European countries and the U.S. over helping in the Strait of Hormuz and the future of NATO.
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Chicago Catholics are reacting to the very public spat last week between President Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV. The pontiff has been critical of the war in Iran.
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NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks to journalist Caity Weaver about what she learned on her quest to find the best free restaurant bread in America.
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NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks to Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution about Iran's long-term goals.
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NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks to Jane Kaczmarek about reprising her role as the tough but loving mother, Lois, for the 'Malcolm in the Middle' reboot, "Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair."
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NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks to musician Jessie Ware about finding her inner diva in her new album, "Superbloom."
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A few big cities no longer have daily newspapers and other outlets have switched to digital formats. In Council Grove, Kansas, a daily newspaper has managed to survive.
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NPRNPR's Elissa Nadworny plays the puzzle with WMEH listener Chee Sing Lee and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz. -
A scientific instrument on the Voyager 1 has been shut off to conserve power as the probe continues its interstellar exploration.
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This was the hottest March ever recorded in the contiguous U.S., going back 132 years. Climate change is driving up temperatures, and making intense wildfires more likely.
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