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U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best States report shows Louisiana ranks 50th for second year in a row. Texas ranks 29th overall, and Arkansas 47th.
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April 18 through April 26, 2024. This schedule of Passover programs features shows sharing the meaning of Passover, thoughtful story-telling, music and even comedy. -
Join Cliff this week as he profiles the Indigo Bunting. He's eager to take your calls at 1-800-552-8502! -
Monday, April 15, 2024, at 6 p.m. On this Visions and Ventures, Shannon Johnston and Marci Howard sit down with local author Randy Grigsby and discuss his transition out of the corporate world to a new venture, becoming a published author. -
Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 6 p.m. Join Call to Mind host Kimberly Adams for this one-hour broadcast special. Nearly half of incarcerated Americans have a history of mental illness – that's twice the prevalence of mental illness in the adult population of the United States. People with serious mental illnesses encounter law enforcement and the court system for many reasons. This program brings together stories of people who have lived with mental illness while incarcerated. We also meet mental health providers calling for increased mental health care in prisons and jails, and legal experts pioneering new systems. -
On this episode, we will discuss the concept of teaching basketball fundamentals and highlight court specialists who teach, reach, and inspire individuals of all ages to play the right way.
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Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with Michael Butterman, music director of the SSO, and guest pianist Alessio Bax, about their upcoming performance this weekend.
Local Events
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The opening concert for the 47th season of the Shreveport Summer Music Festival. Free event. Features music of Mozart and Haydn. Featured soloist is John-Henry Crawford, cello. Conducted by Kermit Poling. -
Hosted by the Texas Street Arts Series, Ilya Shmukler, 2023 Wideman Piano Competition Gold Medalist, will present a Mother's Day Concert on Sunday, May 12, at 3:00 p.m. in Couch Chapel at First Methodist Church. Shmukler is a laureate of many international competitions including the Van Cliburn International Competition in 2017. He completed his master's degree with honors at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory in 2021 and currently studies with Stanislav Ioudenitch at Park University. The concert is free and open to the public.
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Ages 19 and up. Free. No registration required. We prepare for the naturalization exam by practicing reading aloud, writing, and answering civics questions. Join anytime. -
Ages 19 and up. Free. No registration required. We practice our English skills by conversing, reading aloud, and building vocabulary. This group meets year-round and anyone can join anytime.
News Feed
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There's a growing trend of tenants unable to identify their landlords as corporations buy up properties. When a Connecticut woman's apartment started falling apart, she didn't know where to turn.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken released a report that's highly critical of the way Israel is carrying out its war in Gaza — but it doesn't say Israel has broken the rules for using U.S. weapons.
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In the race to be the Republican nominee for governor of West Virginia, the candidates are battling over culture war issues — like who takes the toughest stand against transgender rights.
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The Netflix movie Unfrosted tells a made-up version of Pop-Tarts' origin story. It hasn't been received favorably, including by NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Michael Tyler, Biden's reelection campaign communications director.
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The family of a U.S. Airman shot several times by a Florida sheriff's deputy as he answered the door to his apartment says the killing was unjustified.
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In the U.S., people spend billions on hair care products. Now, thousands of Black women have filed lawsuits against companies that sell chemical relaxers charging they bring risks of certain cancers.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Karissa Donkin of CBC Sports on the inaugural season of the Professional Women's Hockey League.
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Ever since Israel seized control of the Rafah border crossing in Gaza, aid into Gaza has ground to a halt. NPR's Ari Shapiro checks in with Glia's director of development, Dorotea Gucciardo in Rafah.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Kristen Lovell, co-director of the HBO documentary The Stroll. It's the story of the trans women who worked the streets of the Meatpacking District in New York City.
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