Red River Radio News
Our final drawings this Friday at 7 p.m. are for a Sealy Posturepedic King Sized Mattress from Mattress Plus of Shreveport and a Cruise or Travel Voucher from Expedia Cruises in Shreveport.
Cultural, Community, Information
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Sept. 18, 2025. Dr. Anand Bhat is joined by Dr. Jaya McSharma, medical and creative director of MD Bestie, to talk about concierge medicine and the future of primary care and family medicine. -
Sept. 24, 2025. Host Dr. Tracey Burrell looks at BPCC's TEACH program. Community colleges not only offer students pathways to four-year institutions, but they also serve as a bridge to the workforce. Bossier Parish Community College's TEACH Program is a great example of a pipeline program that fuels the teacher workforce. -
Guests on this episode include a teacher leader and two aspiring educators who each left an impressive mark at the 2025 Educators Rising National Conference held in Orlando, Fla., in June. -
Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6 p.m. This week Shannon Johnston talks with Barrow Peacock. From his career in business to shaping legislation, Peacock shares lessons, leadership insights, and a look at what’s ahead for Louisiana. -
Airs Mon., Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m. This week Community Connections has a conversation with Kristina Gustavson, CEO of the Community Foundation of North Louisiana. Ms. Gustavson brings a distinguished background in law, finance, and community leadership. With experience ranging from international education to trust advising and litigation, Kristi is committed to strengthening North Louisiana through strategic philanthropy and civic engagement.
Spotlights
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Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with Legendary, award-winning actress and singer Betty Buckley, who performs at the Strand Theatre this evening at 7:30 pm. -
Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with Legendary, award-winning actress and singer Betty Buckley, who performs at the Strand Theatre this evening at 7:30 pm.
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Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with Kinga Augustyn, guest violinist who will be performing Dvorak's Violin Concerto with the Marshall Symphony this weekend.
Local Events
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Join us for the Premier Shreveport/Bossier Halloween Event hosted by Louisiana Association for the Blind.
This exciting evening will be full of entertainment, jump scares, and fabulous prizes! Dueling DJ’s, a thrilling costume party, delicious food, cash bar, and amazing prizes! Limited VIP seating available.
Proceeds from this event will go towards transforming Louisiana Association for the Blind’s headquarters building into the areas premier Assistive Technology Training Center where people who are blind or visually impaired can purchase and train on the latest technology that helps access the world around them.
Come and be part of a night to remember, all for a worthy cause! -
“Annual Gathering Open House”
Louisiana Orphan Train Museum
Date: October 11, 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Louisiana Orphan Train Museum
223 S. Academy Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
Bright Yellow Train Station at Le Vieux Village
Phone: (337) 948-9922
Email: laorphantrain2009@gmail.com
Light refreshments provided by the
Louisiana Orphan Train Society, Inc.
FREE and ALL are welcome to come visit the museum, take tours, and learn more about the Historical Orphan Train Movement and hear the untold stories of the Louisiana Orphan Train Riders. -
The Pumpkin Patch at First Christian Church is back! Open daily from October 10–31 at 1300 S. First Street in Lufkin, our patch is more than just a place to pick the perfect pumpkin — it’s a way to make a difference.
When you purchase a pumpkin here, you’re helping transform lives near and far. Proceeds support our mission partners in Cuba and Uganda, providing clean water, supporting local pastors and congregations, and making education possible for children through sponsorships. Every pumpkin sold helps bring hope, stability, and opportunity to families in need.
But the impact doesn’t stop there. The pumpkins themselves are grown by Navajo farmers in New Mexico, creating seasonal jobs and supporting Native American communities. So whether you choose a small gourd or the biggest pumpkin in the patch, you’re part of something bigger!
Along with rows of pumpkins, you’ll find specialty gourds, unique varieties, and perfect spots for family photos. Admission is free — you just pay for your pumpkins, priced by size and type.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy the season while supporting meaningful missions. Because here, every pumpkin has a purpose. -
It's time to Wake & Shake the Dead! We're ready to Rattle Some Bones at this year's SBC Zombie Walk! Whether they're picked clean or still have a bit of meat on their bones, we're inviting every Spooky Skelly in the SBC to come and party in the East Bank District at the 2025 SBC Zombie Walk: Bone Bash!
This year's Zombie Walk will be Saturday, October 11th in the East Bank District & Plaza from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana will be joining us once again to collect canned food donations in their mission to Fight Hunger in Northwest Louisiana, LifeShare Blood Center will be onsite collecting Blood Donations from the freshest of Zombies, and this year's Tertiary Nonprofit will be the Shriners Children's Shreveport who will be collecting donations towards their Spinal Care Program!
We’re bringing back all of your Freaky Favorites of the Zombie Walk including the Macabre Vendor Market, the Zombie Costume Contests, Door Prizes, Live Music, Games, Food Trucks, and Much More - including Children's Entertainment and Activities!
News Feed
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After six failed attempts, the Senate will vote again Thursday to end the shutdown, as both parties continue to trade blame over who is stopping the government from reopening.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., about the government shutdown and the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops to the Chicago area.
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Win McNamee/Getty ImagesA new poll shows trust in federal health policies is plummeting, and what — or who — people believe increasingly depends on their politics. -
Israel and Hamas reach initial deal on ceasefire, Senate set for seventh vote as government shutdown stalemate continues, Illinois will try to block the National Guard deployment in court Thursday
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Federal authorities have arrested a 29-year-old man for setting a fire in January that later turned into the Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,000 structures.
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French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to name the country's next prime minister by Friday, after his third prime minister in a year resigned earlier this week.
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Six former U.S. surgeons general issued a warning about Health Secretary RFK Jr., calling him a "threat." NPR's A Martinez speaks with one of them, former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona.
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Inflation is down since its peak during the pandemic, but the feeling of sticker shock still lingers. Planet Money looks into why feelings about prices diverge so much from official inflation data.
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Nobel CommitteeThe Hungarian writer, known for his apocalyptic works, has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in literature. He joins the ranks of Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck and Toni Morrison. -
Israel and Hamas have agreed on the "first phase" of a Gaza ceasefire deal, raising the possibility that the war may now be over.
Learn here about how the potential cut in federal funding might affect Red River Radio.
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