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- Louisiana attorney general's office has asked a federal appeals court to formally end a 1992 federal court agreement voting rights advocates say is still needed to ensure Black voters have a voice in electing a justice.-Texas Department of Transportation is getting $407 million dollars to build out EV charging stations.- Retired Army Lt. General and environmental advocate Russell Honore' says the state needs more water and air monitoring for pollution along Louisiana's "Cancer Alley".

- Louisiana Republican Congressman Garret Graves has opted out from the governor's race.- Five women and two doctors are suing the State of Texas over its abortion bans citing a lack of clarity over "medical emergency" exceptions.- A Texas lawmaker is pushing a bill to allow nurse practitioners to serve as primary doctors in underserved areas.- Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approved a new formula to give raises for teachers and support staff.

- Severe weather struck much of the Red River Radio listening area yesterday evening and well into the night time hours. Damage from tornados has been reported.- A new statewide report highlights challenges within the 211 Texas call system.- A Texas state park has closed its gates to the public as a Dallas developer has plans for an exclusive multi-million dollar private golf community.

- A Democrat has officially announced his candidacy for Louisiana governor.- A former Louisiana congressman announces his candidacy for Lt. Governor.- A rent relief program in Texas has been reopened to help those in need to meet rent and utility payments.

- A 31-year veteran of Louisiana’s Department of Transportation and Development has been appointed to take the top DOTD spot and succeed the retiring Secretary Shawn Wilson.- The Deep East Texas Council of Governments is challenging the accuracy of the new Texas State broadband map.

- A Louisiana grand jury began hearing evidence Monday in the deadly 2019 arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene.- Texas schools districts struggle with finding resources to retain qualified teachers as more are leaving the profession than ever before.- After winning re-election, Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy says he's seriously considering running for governor in 2023.

Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at 6 p.m. Are there secrets to a successful marriage? Dr. Mark Vigen will be joined by Carole Pruitt, social worker and marriage and family therapist, and attorney Nyle Politz, who has 45 years of experience in family law. They will provide their tips on what to do—and not to do—within a marriage partnership to help ensure a lasting relationship. Also Joining in the conversation will be Ashley, who will share her insights from her personal marriage experience.

Alternative education has been an option for students since the 1830s. Although the definition is very broad and often includes options such as montessori, magnet, and charter schools, many believe that alternative education is designed for students who haven’t been successful in regular schools, often due to behavioral issues or learning disabilities. Here to offer an accurate description of alternative education are three educational leaders who have spent many years serving in this vineyard. Airs October 26, 2022 at 6 pm.

- A line of heavy thunderstorms bringing high winds pushed through the RRR listening area during the overnight hours downing trees and knocking out power.- Louisiana residents who want to vote early can do so in person beginning today as early voting for the midterm election begins Tuesday- Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins announced the launch of Shreveport’s Universal Digital Access – a program to help bridge the digital divide and address what Perkins has called “Digital Deserts” in certain Shreveport neighborhoods.

- The head of the Texas Department of Public Safety says he will not resign from his post, despite increasing calls for him to do so over his agency’s response to the mass shooting in Uvalde last May.- Odds of a possible rail strike next month just increased, and Texas as well as the rest of the nation could get hit hard if it happens.- Flu season is beginning and Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport are holding a special flu shot event this Saturday, October 29th.