Chuck Smith
Morning Edition Local Newscast Host & ProducerChuck Smith brings more than 30 years' broadcast and media experience to Red River Radio. He began his career as a radio news reporter and transitioned to television journalism and newsmagazine production. Chuck studied mass communications at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and motion picture / television production at the University of California at Los Angeles. He has also taught writing for television at York Technical College in Rock Hill, South Carolina and video / film production at Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport.
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Last Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 was Chuck Smith's final newscast at Red River Radio as he retires after 43 years working in radio, television, and various media. Dozens gathered in a special after hours reception to celebrate Chuck's many years' service as a journalist and broadcaster to the community. Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux issued a proclamation officially designating July 26th, 2023 as "Chuck Smith Day". -
LDH Reports West Nile Virus Cases In Louisiana, Malaria Detected In Florida And Texas -
- Louisiana has reported its first two cases of West Nile Neuro-invasive disease last week.- The head of Louisiana's State Health Department says Louisiana's childhood vaccine rate is slipping and could impact preventable illnesses.- Texas lawmakers have crafted an historic property tax deal that could save homeowners and business owners hundreds if not thousands each year. -
- Louisiana's top two legislative leaders say an override session is likely to happen.- A Texas law professor expects the recent Supreme Court decision on race-conscious admissions will negatively impact Texas law and med schools.- A national report reveals an increase in the number of students have dropped out of colleges and univerisities.
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Gov Sanders Appoints State GOP Head To Arkansas Supreme Court -
- Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards reacted Wednesday to Shreveport's latest mass shooting, and is offering the State Police to assist local law enforcement with the case.- Arkansas Governor Sara Huckabee Sanders has appointed the head of the state Republican party to replace a vacated seat on the state's Supreme Court.- Triple-digit heat across Texas last week increased the number of emergency intakes at hospitals all across the state.
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- Shreveport joined the list of U.S. cities that had a mass shooting over the July 4th holiday.- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he will not testify at his impeachment trial.- Louisiana Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed three politically charged bills targeting LGBTQ+ people, raising the odds for a veto override session.- Weather forecast is for slightly cooler temperatures compared to last week.
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LA Prospers Program Aims To Get 60% Of Population Credentialed By 2030 -
- Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards weighS in on the U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action that bars universities from considering race for admission.- The Louisiana commissioner of higher education says it has a goal of getting 60% of the state's population credentialed by 2030.- Texas Senators have taken another step towards property tax relief.
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Excessive Heat Forecast In Triple-Digits For Red River Radio Listening Area
