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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

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.

A conversation with Dianne Clark, the executive director of Sci-Port in Shreveport.

This episode of TRI features the work of the Arc Caddo-Bossier’s Goldman School and Child Development Center, which has served children and families in the Shreveport-Bossier area since 1962. The Goldman School and Child Development Center offers an inclusive educational experience where children with and without disabilities learn and develop together.

Airs Mon., April 28, 6 p.m. Join host Shannon Johnston for a conversation with Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple. Temple discusses his journey to public servant and his passion for his role as Insurance Commissioner, the need for insurance providers to succeed in Louisiana while lowering costs for individuals and businesses, and what solutions are on the table.

Airs Mon., May 5, 6 p.m. Join us on Visions and Ventures as Shannon Johnston talks with Linda Gortemiller of Forth Insurance Agency and President of the Professional Insurance Agents (PIA). Linda discusses her passion for the industry and her leadership in addressing Louisiana’s insurance crisis. She breaks down what’s at stake and how ongoing legislative efforts aim to bring relief to both residents and business owners across the state.

Airs Mon., May 5, 6:30 p.m. This week Community Connections profiles Lauren 'LJ' Jones, Executive Director of Shreveport Green. Through her work with Shreveport Green, Lauren Jones has created North Louisiana’s largest urban farm and spearheaded a statewide coalition that has secured over $13 million for small farms. Her award-winning leadership is redefining environmental education and sustainability in Shreveport.