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— Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson is pushing for tax rate cuts and funding new school safety recommendations ahead of the upcoming special legislative session.— Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins has filed an appeal to a court's decision to disqualify him as a candidate for re-election in the upcoming November 8th ballot.

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— A report from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor reveals that about one in ten of Louisiana's charter schools did not meet a state requirement on enrolling economically-disadvantaged students— Texas Governor Greg Abbott visited Dallas and signed a state disaster declaration for 23 counties after he said the city experienced a historic weather event.— A new report reveals that the number of people with disabilities in Louisiana who struggle to afford the basics is much higher than federal poverty data indicates.— And Bossier Parish Sheriff's Deputies tackled a feisty alligator that trespassed at a private home.

— The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is partnering with two other research institutions on a project to preemptively address health issues that disproportionately affect members of historically disadvantaged communities.— A Shreveport couple have created a community garden called "First Ants at the Picnic" to help address "food deserts" in lower-income nieghborhoods.

— Federal authorities say they have started a civil rights investigation after a video posted on social media showed two Arkansas police officers beating a man while a third officer held him on the ground.— Republican Shreveport mayoral candidate Melvin Slack is ending his campaign after a woman has accused him of sexual harassment and death threats.— Texas school districts may have access to telehealth mental services for students.— More heavy rainfall is expected throughout the ArkLaTex .

— The Red River Radio listening area is under a flood watch for the next couple of days as more heavy rainfall is expected.— Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins has been reinstated as a qualified candidate for the upcoming Nov. 8th election by the Louisiana Supreme Court.— More than $36 million in unclaimed tax refunds may be moved to the Louisiana Secretary of State's Unclaimed Property Division.

We are all familiar with the African proverb, It takes a whole village to raise a child. This month's episode will paint a portrait of the village, an entire community of people who are present, active, and accountable in the lives of children, their families, and our schools so that kids are able to receive a quality education in a safe and healthy environment.

— The Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce has invited candidates for public office to participate in video interviews as part of its Election Education Initiative: Decision 2022.— A new report found Texas has a 27.8-billion dollar backlog to fund all needed improvements to the state's rural highway system.— A riverboat casino in Louisiana’s capital city has been given approval to move onto land.— Arkansas gubernatorial candidate Republican Sarah Sanders underwent surgery last Friday for thyroid cancer.

September 20, 2022, at 6 p.m. "The Better Picture" host Ross Foote will be joined by Olivia Pritchard, a New Orleans photographer who specializes in photographing families, maternity, children, and pets.. Pritchard is a former United Nations photographer who worked in combat zones. Her new coffee table book, "Mutts: A Celebration of Mystery Mixed Breeds," featuring over 100 pictures of mixed breed dogs, releases September 20. Pritchard will share her photography tips and answer your questions about how to take better pictures of your family, children and pets. Phone in your questions during the show at 1-800-552-8502. You can view Pritchard's work at https://www.oliviagreypritchard.com/.

— Arkansas will receive $280 million dollars in federal funds from the Biden administration’s “American Rescue Plan” to deal with the state’s water problems— A Texas sheriff has opened a criminal investigation into two flights of migrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.— According to the Census Bureau Texas once again is in the top spot for the percentage of uninsured people in the country.— Data from the Louisiana Department of Health reveals Covid cases among school-age children nearly quadrupling while other age groups show little change.