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At least two people were killed and 230 rescued after 30 inches of rain fell over several days across the Texas Hill Country and South-Central Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott issued a major disaster declaration for 28 heavily impacted counties, as recovery efforts are underway.
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Cultural, Community, Information
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Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 6 p.m. On this episode of Health Matters, we explore CAR T cell therapy, an innovative immunotherapy cancer treatment, newly available at Feist-Weiller Cancer Center in Shreveport in North Louisiana, to treat blood cancers. -
Rebecca Bonnevier, Executive Director of Artspace Shreveport, brings a wealth of experience in arts management and community engagement. She leads efforts to support local artists, activate public spaces, and make the arts accessible to all across downtown Shreveport. -
Host Janice Bezanson speaks with Romey Swanson from the Devils River Conservancy. -
Alex T. Ray Shreveport-born changemaker and owner of On A Mission LLC and Hyssop Care Sober Living Home, Alex champions recovery, purpose, and community. He also founded the Shreveport Father’s Day 5K Run & Walk and brings advanced training in psychology, human services, and organizational leadership to every initiative. -
Thursday, May 21, at 6 p.m. Dr. Anand Bhat will be joined by Dr. Sarah Baker, dermatologist with Ark-La-Tex Dermatology, to talk about skin protection– including facts about sunscreen–skin cancer prevention and treatment, and other skin care topics. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502. That’s Health Matters, Thursday at 6 p.m.
Spotlights
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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. -
Host Kermit Poling speaks with the Honorable Mayor Tom Arceneaux, mayor of Shreveport, about the many America250 celebrations this year that the city has planned.
Local Events
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39th September Competition, Between the Lines: 250
Years of American Poetry, Josep María García-Llort from the Freedman Collection. -
Exhibition featuring Simone Soileau, Bill Bryant, & the Resident Artist Annual Summer Show.
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The holidays may seem far away, but auditions are just around the corner!
Red River Dance Theatre Company's production of The Nutcracker is a beloved CenLa tradition! Join us and be part of the magic!
Who: We need performers of all ages! Are you a brand new dancer? Great! Are you a seasoned pro? Perfect! Has it been a while and you miss the spotlight? Excellent! There is a role for every dancer!
There will be a $10 audition fee.
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City Park Players is holding auditions for "Misery", the chilling stage adaptation of Stephen King's unforgettable psychological thriller. This gripping story features intense characters, shocking twists, and an unforgettable battle of wills that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
AUDITIONS: "Misery" by William Goldman. Directed by Jared Guillory
PERFORMANCE DATES:
October 8-18, 2026
Cast needed: 2m, 1w
Characters:
ANNIE WILKES – female, age presenting 35-60. Annie is Paul’s biggest fan.
PAUL SHELDON – male, age presenting 35-55. He’s a writer of a series of very popular novels.
BUSTER – male, age presenting 30-60. The sheriff of a nearby town.
All CPP auditions are a cold read, which simply means you'll be given a short scene from the script at the audition and a few minutes to look it over before reading it with others. There's nothing to memorize, and we're not looking for perfection. We're simply interested in seeing how you bring a character to life and work with fellow actors!
Questions? Email us at cityparkplayers@gmail.com
News Feed
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As the U.S-Iran war ramps up again, hundreds of diplomats are in limbo. The State Department drew down staffing due to Iran's attacks on Gulf states. It's unclear if they'll return to normal business.
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A nation celebrates as Spain's World Cup champions come home to a hero's welcome.
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested in Miami and now face extradition. New Yorker reporter Heidi Blake talks about the new rape and human trafficking charges from British prosecutors.
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Some studies suggest tens of thousands have perished due to USAID disappearing. we bring two stories of children who got sick from usually preventable illnesses in areas where funding was reduced.
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The White House says the newest plane to serve as Air Force One will soon be sent away for upgrades. That has renewed questions about the security features of the jet that was donated by Qatar.
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Sound artist Bill Fontana creates works that often show the hidden music of everyday environments. His new work amplifies still bells at the Grace Cathedral in San Francisco.
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Andy Burnham is Britain's seventh prime minister in the past decade. He says he'll devolve power away from London and to regional and municipal authorities.
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The AI world is moving at lightning speed – and the world is trying to figure out how to regulate this technology. China just made a big play to be the global leader.
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The FDA says the test identifying cyclospora in Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce was a "false positive." But the lettuce is still linked epidemiologically to cases of the illness in a multistate outbreak.
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Greenstein Prescott family photoIn high school, Susan Greenstein Prescott had a stutter and was embarrassed to speak in front of her class. Then her English teacher told her something that changed how she saw herself.
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