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- The U.S. Justice Department says Louisiana's prison system routinely holds people beyond their release dates.- Texans feel worse about their personal finances this year than they did last year.- Louisiana Policy Institute for Children sent an e-mail saying that too many children are still not receiving the instruction needed to fully prepare them for kindergarten.

Thursday, Jan. 26, 2022, at 6 pm. Host Jenny Gregorio, LMSW, explores the barriers and challenges faced by individuals and families that are experiencing homelessness with guest Christa Pazzaglia, Executive Director of Hope Connections. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.

Airs Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 6 p.m. You probably know what nature means to you personally, but it’s becoming increasingly important to be able to really quantify the value of nature. Host Laura-Ashley Overdyke of the Caddo Lake Institute, talks to Shelly Plante, head of Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Nature Tourism division, and Dr. Roel Lopez, director of the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, about a new paper about the economics of ecosystem services.

- Shreveport Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 17-year old that occurred on Clyde Fant Parkway near the Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras parade Saturday.- The Texas Supreme Court will hear a case on mask mandates but it's also a case about state and local power.- Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards presented his last operating budget to lawmakers that closely matches last year's budget.

- A warrant for the arrest of a Shreveport Police officer was issued by the Louisiana State Police yesterday in connection with the shooting death of Alonzo Bagley that took place about two weeks ago.- Texas Governor Greg Abbott delivered his State of the State address and signaled that education, especially school vouchers and school choice are main issues for the legislative session.- A report reveals a need that most Texas high schools lack enough school counselors for the student population.

- Texas Governor Greg Abbott is stumping for the expansion of voucher-like school programs.- The National Weather Service in Shreveport has begun a special "Severe Weather Awareness Week" ahead of anticipated springtime severe weather season.

- TESLA announced it's moving its headquarters from Texas back to California, sort of.- A bill to be presented before the Texas Legislature will make it even more restrictive by reducing minors' access to legal abortion.- Another GOP lawmaker is considering entering the race for Louisiana governor.- 200 Shreveport families have the chance to register for a free Pop-Up Grocery that will provide 200 preregistered families with a week's worth of groceries.

Airs Sunday, February 26 at 1 p.m. This week on About Faith, end-of-winter holidays celebrated by the different faiths in our community are profiled. Some are familiar, and some may not be. Background and observances the Hindu holiday, Holi, is presented by Ashish Modi and the Jewish holiday of Purim is explained by Rabbi Dr. Jana De Benedetti. Lent, a Christian holiday, is described by Father Mark Watson. Lastly, our new participant, Sardar Karan Singh, explains Hola Mohalla, a Sikh holiday.

In honor of Black History month, we recognize one of the many amazing education initiatives at Grambling State University, an institution that emerged from the desire of African-American farmers in northern Louisiana wanting to educate Black children in their region. Grambling State University is one of 9 universities to partner with Clemson University to host a chapter of Call Me MiSTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models).

- Opponents of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell say they have more recall petition signatures than the mayor got votes in her last election.- Texas House of Representatives are considering a request for $3.3 million in public funds to settle a whistleblower lawsuit against Attorney General Ken Paxton.- The city of El Dorado, Arkansas is sprucing things up around town and getting ready for the 49th annual Arkansas Governor's Conference on Tourism beginning Sunday.