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Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. at 6 p.m. Dr. John Bienvenu, with Gastrointestinal Specialists, will be our guest to talk about functional disorders of the GI system, one of which can affect the general population but diabetics at a higher rate, and the importance of colon cancer screening. Dr. Randall Brewer hosts this Health Matters. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.

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.

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.

Airs Mon., Nov. 24, 6:30 p.m. Community Connections has a conversation with Anabelinda “Ana” Ford, founder of Parents United Against Youth Violence. Parents United Against Youth Violence is a grassroots movement in El Dorado, Arkansas, dedicated to transforming young lives and preventing youth violence through testimony, outreach, and faith. Inspired by her own family’s struggles, Ana leads marches, support groups, and scholarship efforts to bring hope, healing, and opportunity to her community.

The deal, hashed out over weeks of intense negotiations, raises the amount paid by the Sacklers by more than $1 billion. In exchange, the family members win immunity from civil opioid lawsuits.

Since receiving presidential pardons, dozens of former Capitol rioters have gotten into more legal trouble. In Florida, Andrew Paul Johnson was sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse.

Arkansas Governor Hutchinson says Trump is historically associated with January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The IMF's new loan to Ukraine will be its first to a country at war. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Scheherazade Rehman, professor at George Washington University, about the agreement's significance.

The U.S. government delivers 50 American-made ventilators on Thursday and will send another 150 next week.

Anger spiked on Tuesday, after the government initially said children would only be allowed outdoors to accompany adults on trips to essential businesses, such as grocery stores.