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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. -
Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. More than 100 diseases and conditions fall under the umbrella of arthritis, which remains the leading cause of disability in America, impacting millions of lives every day. Many people think of arthritis as a condition affecting older adults, but nearly 300,000 children in the U.S. are living with juvenile arthritis. On this episode of Health Matters, we will learn about risk factors and symptoms of arthritis, what we can do to limit its effects, and the latest treatments and research. -
Guy and Drena Dodson are the co-directors of 5 Loaves & 2 Fish, a Christian nonprofit dedicated to serving both the practical and spiritual needs of the community. Guided by faith, compassion, and stewardship, they work together to multiply resources and bless others through service. Guy also serves as a bus driver for Bossier Parish, while Drena brings entrepreneurial leadership as a small business owner. -
Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. On this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Randall Brewer is joined by Dr. Ammar Husan and Dr. Jose Zapatero, Assistant Professors of Family Medicine at LSU Health Shreveport. Together, they explore what the latest research reveals about GLP-1 medications—and how to weigh their benefits against potential risks.
Spotlights
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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. -
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.
Local Events
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This is a small business festival where you can get everything under the sun. From getting you hair done, nails done, something to eat, dance have fun. Come support local businesses. We will be under the bridge downtown and portion of Front Street. We are still looking for vendor who are interested in getting their business other there. I will help you if need. -
Bellamy Brothers, Howard and David. created a patent on the newly cool “duo” category in country music. In the era of the 2000’s, The Bellamy Brothers hold the record in both the Academy of Country Music (ACM) and the Country Music Association Awards (CMA) for the most duo nominations. Numerous Grammy nods have also been directed toward the brothers. They honed their early skills playing black clubs throughout the south, and singing backup for artists such as Percy Sledge, Eddie Floyd, and Little Anthony & The Imperials. Within a few months, the brothers moved north, immersing themselves and their rock/country sound in the Atlanta market. These days when the subject turns to touring, The Bellamys are showing a new generation of country music how it’s done. “We’re old road dogs,” grins Howard.
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This beginner-friendly program is perfect for anyone wanting to try sewing in a fun and relaxed environment. We’ll provide the materials and simple step-by-step guidance—you bring the creativity! -
Get in the Blueberry Festival spirit. Join us for a quick class on making blueberry fudge. Please bring a small container so you can finish the product at home.
News Feed
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Shayanta ChowdhuryFive winning images from a photo contest show scientists at work and capture the wonder of research and discovery. -
Eric Gay/AP PhotoElon Musk's rocket company, recently merged with xAI, is aiming to raise $75 billion in its initial public stock offering. It's the first of a trio of mega-IPOs from AI companies expected this year. -
Kayla Bartkowski/Getty ImagesPulte's appointment has scrambled talks to renew a spy tool known as FISA 702, as lawmakers in both parties have been vocal about his lack of national security experience and role as a Trump loyalist. -
U.S. launches a second-round of strikes against Iran, inflation jumps to its highest level in more than three years, 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico.
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Tim Ream, the 38-year-old defender of the U.S. men's national soccer team, isn't the fastest player on the field anymore. But his calm and steady leadership has earned him the captain's armband.
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Know nothing about soccer but want to speak like you do? With the World Cup here in the U.S., we have a guide to "football" lingo.
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A U.N. report finds the number of people uprooted by conflicts around the world has fallen and the number of refugees returning home is reaching record numbers. But some haven't returned by choice.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti about his new book, "TORCHED: How a City was Left to Burn, and the Olympic Rush to Rebuild L.A."
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Inflation has jumped to its highest level in more than three years. Much of the increase is fueled by higher gasoline prices since the U.S. launched its war with Iran.
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The U.S. annual inflation rate jumped to 4.2% in May, a three-year high. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with economist Claudia Sahm about what the numbers mean and what the Fed may do about it.
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