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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- A power lineman from Appalachia who was part of the storm recovery effort in the ArkLaTex has died.- SWEPCO officials say it could be as long as Saturday before all areas have electric power restored and ask homeowners to consult electricians if their meter box is damaged.- The Electric Reliability Council of Texas – ERCOT is asking customers to conserve power use today to prevent outages ahead of anticipated high demand.- -
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- Officials gathered at the Caddo Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security yesterday to give an update of storm recovery efforts in Shreveport-Bossier as well as Caddo and Bossier parishes and surrounding areas.- According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, part of the damage in the parish was caused by an EF-1 tornado.- Cooling and ice distribution centers will continue operation throughout Caddo parish on Tuesday.- SWEPCO officials estimate power restoration will occur as late as Saturday, June 24th in some areas.
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- Louisiana lawmakers have hastily passed a budget plan of about $45 billion but have been given little explanation for amendments crafted behind closed doors by a six-member committee.- AmTrak has now officially applied for federal funding to study possible expansion of passenger rail service along the Interstate 20 corridor.- Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is offering one-day safety mini-camps for groups wanting children to learn more about safety.
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- Texas lawmakers have passed a bill increasing penalties for catalytic convertor theft.- Texas Health and Human Services Commission held a ribbon-cutting ceremony as they opened new additions to Rusk State Hospital in Cherokee county.- Louisiana lawmakers have approved two bills that promote more gun sales and gun safes.
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- Louisiana ranks 42nd in the nation according to findings from the National Report Card but the state Superintendent of Education expects better rankings due to newer literacy programs in early education.- Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill that would prevent 3rd graders from being socially promoted if they fail a standard reading test.- A bill to allow Louisianans to carry concealed firearms without licensing or training has been removed by its sponsor as it was facing several amendments and received opposition from the Louisiana Chiefs of Police Association.
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- Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi have joined other states in a lawsuit against the federal government to block sharp increases in national flood insurance rates that are slated to be phased in over the coming years.- Texas is joining at least 17 other states in banning gender affirming health care treatments for minors.- Louisiana lawmakers are adding teeth to a recently enacted law that requires pornography websites verify users are at least 18 years old.- The head of Arkansas' Tourism Dept. has announced his resignation less than 6 months on the job.
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Arkansas Maternal Mortality Rate Among The Highest In Nation
