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— The US Supreme Court has stepped in to block a controversial Texas law governing social media censorship.— A bill is pending approval that would allow for religious or medical exemptions to Louisiana workers whose employers require them to get Covid-19 vaccinations.— La. Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed a bill that would allow "Pay-Day Lenders" to increase lending limits to $1,500 per loan.— Texas Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw says improving background checks would help prevent school shootings like last week's massacre in Uvalde.— As inflation continues to soar, some economic metrics are showing positive trends across the nation as applications for unemployment benefits continue to decrease.

— Louisiana's Legislature is poised to pass a bill that would allow adults 21 and older to carry a concealed gun without requiring a permit or training. The bill heads to the state Senate floor just days after a deadly mass shooting at a school in Texas.— Democrat Mike Collier will now face incumbent Republican Dan Patrick in the race for Texas Lieutenant Governor.

— More than 85 people have been killed in five of Texas' worst mass shootings since 2017 but the state has only gotten more relaxed when it comes to gun laws.— Property owners in the Lone Star State have gotten sticker-shock this spring after seeing their property appraisals jump.— Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders has won the Republican nomination for governor in Arkansas.— A Louisiana Senate committee approved a House bill to remove two Confederate Holidays from the official state calendar by a 4-2 vote Tuesday.

Marci Howard, Rabbi Dr. Jana De Benedetti, Ashish Modi and Father Jason Foster have a discussion about miracles and also about Fathers' Day. Airs June 19, 2022

Cliff Shackelford hosts an episode featuring your phone calls and highlighting the House Sparrow. Cliff's special guest is Christie Chapman from WERLA.

Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 6 p.m. When children experience too many adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), they can develop lifelong physical health and social problems. A staggering sixty-four percent of Louisiana children are not considered to be flourishing. Ranae Moran is joined on this Health Matters by Laura Alderman, Director of The Institute for Childhood Resilience, at LSU Health Shreveport, and Dr. Pamela McPherson, Vice-Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at LSU Health Shreveport, who will provide information about ACEs, the effects on children, and how the Institute for Childhood Resilience is working in the community to help children become more resilient. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.

Red River Radio Morning Edition Local Newscast

— The Louisiana Supreme Court announced Thursday evening they will hear arguments to see if Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins should be allowed to run for re-election.— Results from a recent poll reveal that an overwhelming majority of Texas voters oppose the lack of exceptions in the state's strict abortion law.— Chimp Haven sanctuary announces it has completed its “Welcome Home” campaign to expand its capacity.— Gas prices have significantly dropped from their record high prices the past few days.

Hosted by Dr. Marcie Howard, this week's panel has a discussion about how their various faiths reach out to the community.

What's Bugging You is our monthly call in show featuring our resident entomologist Dr. Beverly Burden. She is also an Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at LSU Shreveport. She takes listeners calls about anything concerning our insect world. 800-552-8502.