Red River Radio News
Louisiana is one of ten states to provide a full voter registration list at this time.So far, the DOJ has sued 23 states and the District of Columbia for failing to provide their respective lists.
Cultural, Community, Information
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Thursday, February 19, at 6:30 PM at the Scottish Rite Temple, Red River Radio is bringing back a new version of a cherished event: Vino e Violao, a concert and wine pairing featuring renowned Brazilian Classical Guitarist Mario Ulloa and Corkscrew Wisdom.Doors open at 6:00 PM, Program begins at 6:30 PMHors d’oeuvres will be served with the wine pairingsClassical guitarist Mario Ulloa will perform a selection of songs from Latin America that will be accompanied by wine pairings selected by Corkscrew Wisdom to complement the spirit of the musicFunds raised from this event will support the operations and programming of Red River Radio. -
Morgan Canfield Taylor serves on the board of North Louisiana Farm Fresh, where she helps lead growth efforts for the Ruston Farmers Market and Drew Jones Teaching Kitchen. With a background in marketing and public administration, she supports strategies that have helped the market achieve record vendor sales of over $400,000 in 2024. -
Rae Phillips, Director of HARK, a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating the history of the Ark-La-Tex through dynamic and inclusive programming. An award-winning writer and media producer, Rae blends storytelling and education to preserve community voices and histories through film, radio, and oral history projects. -
Jenifer Hill, Executive Director of the Strand Theatre, brings three decades of experience in nonprofit and arts management to one of Shreveport’s most beloved cultural landmarks. With a deep passion for the performing arts and a fearless dedication to historic preservation, Jenifer leads with heart, humor, and a lifelong love for the theatre she once mischievously explored as a child. -
Matt Henry, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Central Louisiana, has led arts advocacy and cultural development across an eight-parish region since 2003. A passionate leader and vocal performance graduate of The Ohio State University, Matt oversees major venues like the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center and champions the arts statewide through leadership roles in key cultural organizations.
Spotlights
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Kermit Poling speaks with Morgan Walker, executive director of the Shreveport Symphony, about this weekend's Eagles tribute concert featuring the 7 Bridges Band, performing with the SSO. -
Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with Michael Butterman, Music Director of the Shreveport Symphony, about tonight's performance featuring Leslie Odom, Jr. -
Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with Wideman International Piano Competition Artistic Director Alon Goldstein about the coming competition.
Local Events
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Alongside the Shreveport Symphony, the 7 Eagles band faithfully re-creates an Eagles concert from that band's most prolific period, including hits like Desperado, Hotel California and more. -
Join the Baroque Artists of Shreveport for "Baroque by Candlelight," featuring a chamber orchestra playing Handel's Water Music Suite in F major, Telemann's Concerto for 3 horns, 2 oboes, and solo violin, and Barriere's sonata for 2 cellos, a Bach flute sonata. Stay for Wassail & Cookies in the Church Parlor after the concert.
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Centenary College Choir in Concert
The internationally renowned Centenary College Choir will present a special concert at First United Methodist Church of Bossier City on Wednesday, January 7 at 7:00 PM.
Founded in 1941, the Centenary Choir has performed in more than 35 countries and at venues including Carnegie Hall, the White House, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sydney Opera House. The program features a wide-ranging repertoire—from sacred hymnody and spirituals to beloved choral classics and musical theater selections.
The concert also includes the continued premiere of Labor Omnia Vincit, a bicentennial anthem celebrating Centenary College’s 200th anniversary.
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The North Louisiana Seed Preservation Program will host the second annual Statewide Seed Swap & Sale on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, at the Southern Forest Heritage Museum, just south of Forest Hill, Louisiana. Heirloom seeds from across the Gulf Region will be available for trade and purchase. Guest speaker will be Angela Joan, speaking about preserving heirloom mirlitons in South Louisiana. The event is free and open to the public. We may ask you to fill out a survey before you leave.
News Feed
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Bob Weir, who helped build the Grateful Dead from the Haight-Ashbury scene into a cultural institution, has died at 78.
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As Iran's protests enter a third week, the country's president blames foreign powers for the unrest, and warns it will retaliate if the US intervenes militarily.
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Three months after Trump's Gaza plan, Palestinians say the war is still not over and no international force has arrived.
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The Supreme Court hears two cases this week on state bans for trans athletes playing on women's and girls' sports teams. Kate Sosin, who covers LGBTQ issues for the non-profit newsroom The 19th, has been following these cases closely.
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NPR's Linda Holmes and Sarah Handel discuss why they are hooked on documentaries and some of the best ones you may not yet have seen.
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Stephen Miller is largely credited with channeling President Trump's desires and making his vision for the United States real. Ashley Parker, a staff writer for The Atlantic, explains Miller's power within the administration.
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Andrew Bracken, a journalist at KPBS, on how how his experiences as a parent with technology led to a new podcast.
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The latest developments from Minneapolis, where tension between residents and immigration agents is intensifying days after a deadly shooting by an ICE agent.
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The British Museum is looking to hire a dedicated sleuth to help recover the Greek and Roman artifacts that were stolen from it more than two years ago.
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