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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. -
Airs Mon., June 23, 6:30 p.m. This week Community Connections talks with Cassie Hubble, Co-Founder and Executive Director of TEAMS. Hubble brings over 30 years of nonprofit experience and a deep commitment to special education advocacy. With expertise in IDEA, Civil Rights Law, and inclusive education, she has led TEAMS in championing the rights of students with disabilities and driving meaningful systems-level change for nearly two decades.
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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Author Myrna Johnson will talk about the writing process and her personal journey with Alzheimer's as a caregiver. -
Join us for this special concert celebrating the 90th anniversary of the orchestra’s first performance. That first concert, in 1936, took place at a time of great music, both classical and popular! The entire program consists of works composed in or debuted in 1936, and as you can well imagine, features a wide variety of styles, as well as a lot of American composers: George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Samuel Barber, and Aaron Copland. Join us for this celebration of the start and launch into the future of ETSO.
Richard Lee, conductor
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 3
Hindemith: Trauermusik
Copland: El Salon Mexico
Barber: Adagio for Strings
Porter/Wagner: Cole Porter Classics
Gershwin: Catfish Row, Symphonic Suite from Porgy and Bess -
SAAC Announces Cast of Summer Production: “HAIRSPRAY, the Broadway Musical”
The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) will soon present its summer production of “HAIRSPRAY, the Broadway Musical”, running from July 10-13 and July 17-20, 2025. Licensed by MTI and sponsored by Murphy USA, this energetic and uplifting show is a perfect way to celebrate community, diversity, and the power of music. -
The library has thousands of Lego® pieces from which to choose to build whatever you can imagine. Display your creation in the library afterward!
News Feed
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Police in Idaho have identified the man who fatally shot two wildland firefighters and critically injured another in an apparent ambush after he intentionally started a brush fire.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Adrianna McIntyre, assistant professor of health policy and politics at Harvard, about how the GOP spending bill before the Senate would impact Medicaid.
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Senate Republicans are closing in on a final vote on President Trump's signature domestic policy bill, hoping to have it to his desk by a self-imposed July 4 deadline.
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Paul Ratje/Paul Ratje for NPRWhile recent research shows the night sky is getting brighter every year across North America, the Big Bend area in Texas has fended off the light glow that washes out starry nights. -
Senate Republicans closing in on final vote on GOP spending bill, new poll finds about three-quarters of Americans say democracy under serious threat, USAID officially shuts down Tuesday.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Michael Shaikh about his new book "The Last Sweet Bite," which explores the effects of violence on cuisines in conflict zones.
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What are the consequences of slashing federal funding for scientific research? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with William Haseltine, a scientist acclaimed for his medical research.
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France over the weekend banned smoking in public parks, on beaches and at bus stops in an effort to protect children.
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The latest batch of inductees to the Radio Hall of Fame are out, including NPR's very own Scott Simon. Before he hosted "Weekend Edition," he started with NPR in 1977 as Chicago bureau chief.
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The DOJ is suing the city of Los Angeles over its sanctuary city laws. The Trump administration says LA is making it more difficult for the federal government to enforce immigration laws.
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