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Airs Mon., May 12, 6:30 p.m. Community Connections talks to Nita Cook, President of Junior Achievement of North Louisiana. Junior Achievement of North Louisiana is an organization dedicated to empowering young people with essential skills for economic success. Under Cook's leadership, Junior Achievement programs in the region have significantly impacted students, making them 30% more likely to graduate from college.

Join us May 13, 2025 for the next episode of Bird Calls where our guests, RhoAnn Wallace and Galo Real, own and operate a nature tour company based in Ecuador. Learn what it takes to travel in South America to see an amazing diversity of birds. We’ll take your phone calls live on the air at 1-800-552-8502.

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Airs Mon., May 19, 6:30 p.m. This week community connections talks to Rhea DeOliviera. After nearly 30 years in retail sales, Rhea DeOliviera retired in 2017 and soon found a new purpose at The Ruston Shed. A lifelong hobby woodworker, he joined the organization in 2018 and now shares his skills, experience, and passion with others in a space built on camaraderie, creativity, and community. At The Ruston Shed, Rhea helps foster connection and well-being through hands-on projects that bring people together—one piece of wood at a time.

Featured on this episode: Ninna’s Road to Rescue, founded by Ninna Lopez in Benton, LA. After leaving the corporate world to follow her passion for animals, Ninna and her team rescue and rehome small-breed dogs every month.

Airs Mon., April 14, 6:30 p.m. The guest this week on Community Connections is Tiffani Robinson-Jones, co-founder and Executive Director of The Dragonfly Harbor, Inc. in Ruston, La. Tiffani has devoted her career to aiding victims through trauma-informed care. Her nonprofit provides shelter, necessities, and vital mental health services to those impacted by human trafficking.

Featured is Madison Poche, Executive Director of The Highland Center in Shreveport is on a mission to combat concentrated poverty by supporting education, economic stability, and neighbor wellness. Airs Monday, April 7 at 6:30 pm

Spring has Sprung at Three Geese Farm! Let's hear what Gary has been up to among the blossoms and new beginnings!

Jayne Wright-Velez, Executive Director of the Food Bank of Central Louisiana. With 34 years of experience, she discusses how she is growing partner agencies and food distribution. Jayne has steered her organization through crises like COVID and hurricanes.

Tues., April 8, 2025 6 p.m. This week on Bird Calls with Cliff Shackelford entomologist Dr. Beverly Burden returns for the 8th annual “Birds and the Bees” episode. Dr. Beverly Burden was the longtime host of "What's Bugging You" on Red River Radio. She is recently retired as Assistant Professor of Biology at LSUS. Tune in this Tuesday so Cliff and Beverly can take your questions about birds and insects live on the air at 1-800-552-8502.