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— Arkansas is turning down most of the $146 million in federal pandemic rental assistance the state was set to receive.— Today marks the start of early voting in Texas for the May 7th election.— Severe weather is expected for much of the Red River Radio listening area this morning.

— Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards is predicting the Legislature will be able to raise state teacher pay by $2,000 a year before the current session ends in June.— Texas Gubernatorial candidate Democrat Beto O'Rourke says he will take steps to lower residential property taxes if he's elected governor.— A Texas economist says severing ties with Russia would have a limited impact on the state's economy.— For the first time in its history the command of the 96th Bomb Squadron will be held by a woman.

— Louisiana lawmakers investigating the deadly 2019 arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene are preparing to hold the former head of the state police in contempt for refusing to turn over his journals.— Gas prices have fluctuated of late. Last week prices overall rose slightly as concerns over supply and demand continue to drive volatility in the global crude oil market.— Today, May 3rd is North Louisiana’s largest day of giving. GIVE FOR GOOD is a 24-hour campaign that allows donors to make contributions to the non-profit agency of their choice.

Thursday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. Dr. Sanford Katz hosts this Health Matters conversation on thyroid health and thyroid cancer. Guests include Dr. Joshua Maier, endocrinologist with LSU Health Shreveport and Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Dr. Ameya Asarkar, Assistant Professor of Otorlaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at LSU Health Shreveport and Staff Physician (Otolaryngology) at the Overton Brooks Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Karuna Dewan, Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at LSU Health Shreveport and Director of the Ark-La-Tex Voice, Airway and Swallowing Center. Your questions will be taken at 1-800-552-8502 during the show.

Dr. Beverly Burden, Red River Radio's resident entomologist once again hosts an episode of What's Bugging You, discussing the insect life of our region. Listeners can participate by calling 800-552-8502. Airs 6 pm

Dr. Tracey Burrell hosts another episode of Teach, Reach, Inspire, focusing on educators and education in our region. Veteran teachers, those who have 20+ years of experience, are turning in their classroom keys and officially checking out of school. But not these guests. They are what I consider Legendary Teachers. They are the rock stars that cause kids to hyperventilate when they see them in the supermarket. They are the teachers who have educated generations of families for over 30 years. Hosted by Dr. Tracey Burrell. Airs 6 pm.

—A federal judge has decided not to block the state’s plan to move two dozen troubled juvenile offenders from a suburban New Orleans detention center to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola.— Doctors and mental healthcare professionals say there is a national emergency regarding the mental health of children and teens.— The National Weather Service reports fall officially arrived last Thursday but climate experts say don't expect any sudden changes.

— This year's race for Texas Governor looks like it'll be one of the most competitive in recent memory as both candidates have been focusing on rural voters during the campaign.— An east Texas family reunion taking place in the next few days has received state historic commission recognition as it celebrates its 125th anniversary.

On today's episode of About Faith, our panel discusses helping in the community. Air Date - July 31, 2022.

— A Louisiana appeals court has upheld a lower court finding that the mayor of Shreveport cannot run for reelection this fall because he used the wrong address when he signed up for the race.— Governor John Bel Edwards is in Europe this week on a 10 day visit first in the Netherlands and later in France.— Student athletes have to face excessive heat as much of the country is experiencing a historic heat wave with more days having temperatures in triple digits.— The first African American four-star general in Marine Corps history, was sworn in Saturday and he was born in Shreveport.