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Teresa Stewart serves as Executive Director of Blood Operations at LifeShare Blood Center. LifeShare is a nonprofit community blood center that collects, processes, and distributes blood products to hospitals across Louisiana, East Texas, and South Arkansas, helping ensure lifesaving blood is available when patients need it.

Autism affects 1 in 31 children in the US, with boys outnumbering girls 4 to 1. Although autism is a lifelong diagnosis, with early intervention and special services, individuals can accomplish milestones such as graduating from high school and gaining willful employment and independence. We are excited to welcome back Holy Angels to Teach, Reach, Inspire to showcase the Autism Academy, another valuable resource for the children and families in our community. The Autism Academy teaches children, reaches families, and inspires communities in the Shreveport area.Guests include:Katy Hathon, Education Director. Samantha Guy, Habilitation Manager.Dr. Rosie Cooper, Academic and Clinical Behavioral Consultant.

Airs Mon., Aug. 31, 6:30 p.m. Hershey Krippendorf serves as Director of Development and Syringe Service Program Supervisor at The Philadelphia Center. The organization provides HIV education, prevention, testing, housing, case management, healthcare connections, and other support services throughout Northwest Louisiana, while its syringe service program focuses on harm reduction and connecting participants with medical and social resources.

Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with cast members from Shreveport Little Theatre's production of Come From Away, opening September 10.

Airs Tue., Aug 11, 6 p.m. Join us Tuesday for the next episode of Bird Calls. We’ll listen to and discuss my all-time favorite bird songs as well as my least favorite bird songs and why. Call in and tell us your favorite bird song. I’ll also profile the Kentucky Warbler. Questions will be taken at 1-800-552-8502.

Airs Tue., Sept 1, 6 p.m. Join us Tuesday for the next episode of Bird Calls. Our guest will be Dr. Bruce Beehler, an ornithologist and research associate at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History. We’ll discuss his books, travels, and field work in a remote jungle of Indonesia that led to the discovery of an undescribed species of bird. I’ll also profile the Blue Grosbeak. Questions will be taken at 1-800-552-8502.

Megann McDaniel is the Director of Marketing and Development for the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana, where she supports community engagement, fundraising, and awareness of the organization’s programs and growth initiatives. The YMCA offers fitness, aquatics, youth sports, childcare, afterschool programming, and community events designed to strengthen the spirit, mind, and body.

A conversation with Bennie Dotie about Shreveport's MLK Neighborhood Association

Stephanie Bookman-Gaston is the President and Executive Director of the Fine Arts Academy of Central Louisiana, a nonprofit she founded to help children and youth explore music, dance, theatre, writing, and visual arts in a safe, inclusive environment. A lifelong musician and experienced health information professional, she brings both creative passion and professional leadership to the organization.

Heather Kleckinger and Tenisha LeSane represent the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling’s work to strengthen awareness of and access to the Louisiana 988 Lifeline. Heather, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Director of Quality, oversees quality improvement and training, while Tenisha, the 988 Lifeline Outreach Coordinator, leads community outreach, education, and partnerships across Regions 4 through 8. Together, they help connect individuals and families experiencing mental health, substance use, or suicidal crises with free, confidential support and local resources available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.