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Community, Cultural

Community, Cultural

  • Paul Tumpson
    The time and money it takes some to earn a traditional education degree with teacher certification can deter many from reaching their professional and personal goals. Reach University has developed and implemented a solution to this problem through its apprenticeship degrees, job-embedded degree programs that allow individuals to learn while they work.Guests:Maleka Morgan, Dean of the Undergraduate Division of Reach Teachers CollegeCortney McCall, Reach ProfessorDr. Misty Davis, Reach Professor
  • The time and money it takes some to earn a traditional education degree with teacher certification can deter many from reaching their professional and personal goals. Reach University has developed and implemented a solution to this problem through its apprenticeship degrees, job-embedded degree programs that allow individuals to learn while they work.Guests:Maleka Morgan, Dean of the Undergraduate Division of Reach Teachers CollegeCortney McCall, Reach ProfessorDr. Misty Davis, Reach Professor
  • Airs Mon., Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m. Community Connections talks to Jonathan Long, President of Camp Kurios and preaching minister at College Avenue Church of Christ and Magen Olive, a dedicated leader committed to spiritual growth and service. Long brings a deep passion for faith, youth mentorship, and outdoor ministry. Long and Olive work together to create meaningful, Christ-centered camp experiences that inspire young people to grow in their faith and leadership.
  • We speak with Emily Jo Manchester-Sanden, Executive Director of the Renesting Project
  • We speak with Emily Jo Manchester-Sanden, Executive Director of the Renesting Project
  • On this episode, we speak with Brittainy Pope, Executive Director of the Bossier Arts Council.
  • On this episode, we speak with Brittainy Pope, Executive Director of the Bossier Arts Council.
  • Airs Mon., Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m. This week Community Connections has a conversation with Alex Person of the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier. Alex Person, M.S., CFLE, serves on the Board of the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier and is a passionate advocate for children and families in Northwest Louisiana. A Certified Family Life Educator and TBRI Practitioner, Alex brings over a decade of experience in trauma-informed care, child advocacy, and community education.
  • Airs Mon., Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m. This week Community Connections has a conversation with Alex Person of the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier. Alex Person, M.S., CFLE, serves on the Board of the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier and is a passionate advocate for children and families in Northwest Louisiana. A Certified Family Life Educator and TBRI Practitioner, Alex brings over a decade of experience in trauma-informed care, child advocacy, and community education.
  • Wed., Oct. 15, 6 p.m. Guests for this episode of Conserving Earth discuss wind energy development and the plans for offshore, near-shore, and onshore wind turbines in Louisiana. Host Rebecca Triche is joined by Kara Fox with National Audubon Society, Stacy Ortego with National Wildlife Federation, and Madelyn Smith with Southeastern Wind Coalition. They talk about considerations for wildlife and habitat and how wind is a part of the overall energy strategy in Louisiana.
  • Wed., Oct. 15, 6 p.m. Guests for this episode of Conserving Earth discuss wind energy development and the plans for offshore, near-shore, and onshore wind turbines in Louisiana. Host Rebecca Triche is joined by Kara Fox with National Audubon Society, Stacy Ortego with National Wildlife Federation, and Madelyn Smith with Southeastern Wind Coalition. They talk about considerations for wildlife and habitat and how wind is a part of the overall energy strategy in Louisiana.
  • Airs November 3, 2025 - Terri Mathews is the Executive Director of Downtown Shreveport Unlimited and founder of Gumbeaux Event Productions. With deep roots in community events like Mudbug Madness, BREW, and Rockets over the Red, she brings decades of cultural leadership to the region while also serving on local nonprofit boards and raising her daughter Chloe.