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The Drawing for a Queen-Sized Terra Sleep Mattress from Mattress Plus of Shreveport is Friday, June 5 at 7 p.m.
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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. -
Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. More than 100 diseases and conditions fall under the umbrella of arthritis, which remains the leading cause of disability in America, impacting millions of lives every day. Many people think of arthritis as a condition affecting older adults, but nearly 300,000 children in the U.S. are living with juvenile arthritis. On this episode of Health Matters, we will learn about risk factors and symptoms of arthritis, what we can do to limit its effects, and the latest treatments and research. -
Guy and Drena Dodson are the co-directors of 5 Loaves & 2 Fish, a Christian nonprofit dedicated to serving both the practical and spiritual needs of the community. Guided by faith, compassion, and stewardship, they work together to multiply resources and bless others through service. Guy also serves as a bus driver for Bossier Parish, while Drena brings entrepreneurial leadership as a small business owner. -
Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. On this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Randall Brewer is joined by Dr. Ammar Husan and Dr. Jose Zapatero, Assistant Professors of Family Medicine at LSU Health Shreveport. Together, they explore what the latest research reveals about GLP-1 medications—and how to weigh their benefits against potential risks. -
Conserving Earth visits with biologists from the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program and Nichols State University about field work they’re doing to protect native ecosystems. Of particular focus is the diamond-backed terrapin that lives where fresh water meets the sea. This beautiful turtle was severely hunted in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s for making turtle soup. Tune in to learn why this terrapin is so important both for the environment and for people. And what odd political twist caused the popularity of turtle soup to decline and saved this terrapin from extinction.
Spotlights
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Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with music director Michael Butterman and saxophonist Timothy McAllister about this weekend's concerts by the SSO. -
Never-before performed at Shreveport Opera, The Seven Deadly Sins and Mahagonny-Songspiel provide an intriguing ending to our 2025-26 season and feature our SOX artists. The Seven Deadly Sins tells the story of two sisters who leave Louisiana in search of fame, while Mahagonny-Songspiel tells of the rise and fall of a Sodom and Gamora-esque town. -
Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with SSO music director Michael Butterman and guest pianist Jon Nakamatsu about the symphony's weekend concerts, featuring music of MacDowell, Franck and more.
Local Events
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Members of the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum/Louisiana Orphan Train Society, Martha Aubert & James Douget will share the history
of the orphan train movement in America from 1854 to 1929 highlighting riders who came to Louisiana from The New York Foundling Hospital including Louisiana Tech's Joe Aillet. -
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SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. on June 11 in the Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet Street, Nacogdoches. Dr. Yan Chen, will present “Tea Magic: the Science behind Flavor and Health of Tea.”
Dr. Chen is a professor in Medicinal Plant Physiology at the LSU School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences since 2020. Prior to that, she worked at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station in Ornamental Horticulture for 15 years.
Dr. Chen was born in Beijing China and received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from China Agriculture University, and her PhD in horticulture as well as a Graduate Certificate in entomology from Kansas State University. Dr. Chen's research focuses on plant nutrient physiology, integrated pest management, and developing production guidelines for new specialty crops.
One of her recent research programs involves developing tea, Camellia sinensis as a new specialty crop for Louisiana. Working with new and established tea farmers in the region and collaborating with scientists at a national scale, the research and extension efforts made by the “Tea Team” at the LSU Agricultural Center over the past five years have helped this new crop get established in Louisiana, Mississippi and East Texas.
Learn about the health benefits of drinking tea and the unique approaches of U.S. tea growers in creating award-winning flavors with Dr. Chen. Tea samples from the 2026 spring flush will be available for attendees to enjoy at this event.
The Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series is held the second Thursday of each month and includes a plant raffle after the program. The lecture is free and open to the public, however donations to the lecture series fund are always appreciated.
Parking is available at the PNPC, 2900 Raguet St., or Raguet Elementary School, 2708 Raguet St.
For more information, call (936) 468-4129 or email sfagardens@sfasu.edu.
News Feed
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A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Alabama's Republican-favored congressional district map means that the state's midterm elections will feature six GOP-leaning districts and one Democratic-leaning one.
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Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images North AmericaPresident Trump signed an executive order that puts some 8,000 high-ranking civil servants into a new category of employees who can be fired for any reason. -
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Steve Kroft about the firing of "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley. Kroft was a correspondent on the CBS show for 30 seasons.
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Research published in the American Journal of Public Health details the connection between ultra processed foods and the tobacco industry when it comes to production, strategy and marketing.
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Some women who undergo arduous treatments due to breast cancer turn to nipple and areola tattoos as a way to reconnect with their bodies, but not all insurance covers the process.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Haili Blassingame about her debut, They All Fall in Love at the End, about a young woman navigating the chaos of recent years and her polyamorous relationships.
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Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesActor Robert De Niro and producing partner Jane Rosenthal created the festival in the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. -
The team behind Stranger Things has another series about a group of quirky misfits and mysterious creatures. The Boroughs is well worth seeing — as much for its veteran cast as for its story.
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Pope Leo's Black family roots inspired journalist Susan Saulny to research her Creole great-uncle who moved to Chicago, became white and didn't return. She describes her journey to reunite her family.
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Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesThe White House Office of Management and Budget is moving to take more control of billions of dollars in federal grants. Critics say the proposed change would jeopardize the integrity of U.S. science.
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