Red River Radio News
Thank you Volunteers, On Air Guests and donors for a successful Fall Fund Drive, over $73,000 raised.
Cultural, Community, Information
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Stephanie Bookman-Gaston is the President and Executive Director of the Fine Arts Academy of Central Louisiana, a nonprofit she founded to help children and youth explore music, dance, theatre, writing, and visual arts in a safe, inclusive environment. A lifelong musician and experienced health information professional, she brings both creative passion and professional leadership to the organization. -
Heather Kleckinger and Tenisha LeSane represent the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling’s work to strengthen awareness of and access to the Louisiana 988 Lifeline. Heather, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Director of Quality, oversees quality improvement and training, while Tenisha, the 988 Lifeline Outreach Coordinator, leads community outreach, education, and partnerships across Regions 4 through 8. Together, they help connect individuals and families experiencing mental health, substance use, or suicidal crises with free, confidential support and local resources available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. -
Airs Mon., Aug. 31, 6:30 p.m. Hershey Krippendorf serves as Director of Development and Syringe Service Program Supervisor at The Philadelphia Center. The organization provides HIV education, prevention, testing, housing, case management, healthcare connections, and other support services throughout Northwest Louisiana, while its syringe service program focuses on harm reduction and connecting participants with medical and social resources. -
July's guest on Conserving Earth is Chris Macaluso, Director of the Center of Fisheries and Mississippi River Program for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP). Chris’ 20-year career in the outdoor communication field, combined with a lifelong passion for fishing and the outdoors, has made him an effective conservation leader for Louisiana waterways and coastal habitats. Chris will share with us restoration efforts funded by Deepwater Horizon oil spill penalties and other key issues from along Louisiana’s spectacular Gulf coast. -
Megann McDaniel is the Director of Marketing and Development for the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana, where she supports community engagement, fundraising, and awareness of the organization’s programs and growth initiatives. The YMCA offers fitness, aquatics, youth sports, childcare, afterschool programming, and community events designed to strengthen the spirit, mind, and body.
Spotlights
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Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with cast members from Shreveport Little Theatre's production of Come From Away, opening September 10. -
Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with cast members from Shreveport Little Theatre's new production of the musical Cabaret. -
Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with Dr. Shane Rasmussen about the 46th annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival, taking place on July 18.
Local Events
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Join us for the 4th Annual Passion for Purple Luncheon as East Texas comes together during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to support survivors, raise awareness, and strengthen our community. This year’s featured speaker is Melissa Dohme-Hill, a domestic-violence survivor, advocate, and executive director of Hands Across the Bay. The event centers on raising awareness and supporting the work of the Family Crisis Center of East Texas.
Tickets are $50 per person, or $500 for a reserved table of eight.
For additional information, the flyer lists Mallory Harris at 936-639-1681 or MHarris@fccet.com. -
The gala evening will feature flute maestro Ronu Majumdar and tabla maestro Harshad Kanetkar, along with appetizers, drinks, and dinner. -
The US Air Force Band of the West will be performing 5 shows throughout Louisiana and Texas this September. These shows feature the exceptional talents of the nation’s finest Airmen musicians.
Based in San Antonio, Texas, the USAF Band of the West is comprised of 61 highly-trained professional musicians who have dedicated themselves to serving their country through music. Whether performing for live, radio, or television audiences, these Airman are dedicated to enhancing community relations, promoting esprit de corps, and connecting with millions each year.
As musical ambassadors of the United States Air Force, the Band of the West travels more than 125,000 miles annually and provides hundreds of free performances to military and civilian audiences throughout Texas and the surrounding states. The Band is made up of multiple large and small ensembles and can blend seamlessly into any event!
You can see the USAF Band of the West perform during the following dates across Louisiana and Texas:- 7 September, Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport, LA
- 8 September, Spring Hill High School Auditorium, Longview, TX
- 9 September, Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center at Tyler Junior College, Tyler, TX
- 10 September, Magale Hall at Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA
- 11 September, Brown Auditorium at University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA
For more, follow us on our socials or go to airforcebands.com.
Air Force representatives are available for interviews and on-air performances. Please contact marla@marqueemediastl.com to make arrangements. -
The US Air Force Band of the West will be performing 5 shows throughout Louisiana and Texas this September. These shows feature the exceptional talents of the nation’s finest Airmen musicians.
Based in San Antonio, Texas, the USAF Band of the West is comprised of 61 highly-trained professional musicians who have dedicated themselves to serving their country through music. Whether performing for live, radio, or television audiences, these Airman are dedicated to enhancing community relations, promoting esprit de corps, and connecting with millions each year.
As musical ambassadors of the United States Air Force, the Band of the West travels more than 125,000 miles annually and provides hundreds of free performances to military and civilian audiences throughout Texas and the surrounding states. The Band is made up of multiple large and small ensembles and can blend seamlessly into any event!
You can see the USAF Band of the West perform during the following dates across Louisiana and Texas:- 7 September, Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport, LA
- 8 September, Spring Hill High School Auditorium, Longview, TX
- 9 September, Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center at Tyler Junior College, Tyler, TX
- 10 September, Magale Hall at Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA
- 11 September, Brown Auditorium at University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA
For more, follow us on our socials or go to airforcebands.com.
News Feed
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Home gardening is getting a boost, in part, from fears of foodborne illness. But is homegrown safer? Experts weigh in.
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Bears in Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska have been bulking up on salmon before winter. On Tuesday, annual voting kicks off for the favorite.
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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Seth Center, a former U.S. diplomat who has previously negotiated with China regarding AI concerns, about his doubts around this week's China-U.S. summit.
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In May 2025, many countries signed a pandemic treaty aimed at avoiding some of the mistakes of the COVID-19 pandemic. But countries are still negotiating the heart of the treaty.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s latest financial disclosure reveals he accepted free flights to Fiji and Greece and lucrative book advances.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott about President Trump's speech to the United Nations and America's place in the world.
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Wired's Andy Greenberg explains how a cybercrime operation in Southeast Asia trapped computer engineers into defrauding victims of billions of dollars. Plus, he discusses the scam involving Fresh Air.
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Coltrane, who died in 1967 at age 40, was a comet who lit up the sky, constantly refining his saxophone style and technique alongside his composing, bandleading and advocacy for younger colleagues.
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CNN, MSNOW and Politico asked a federal judge to suspend President Trump's White House ban on their organizations in a hearing Monday.
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Evan Vucci/APJim Acosta has already been through a White House press-pass fight. Now, three news organizations are barred, and he says the press is showing solidarity that should have come sooner.
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