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- Wastewater analysis has revealed that methamphetamines found in Shreveport's wastewater is double than anywhere else in the United States.- Maternal health advocates and physicians in Texas are hoping the upcoming state legislative session expands care options for pregnant women.- Some Louisiana dogs from a rescue shelter were flown up north but snowy weather caused a forced landing.

- Shreveport mayoral runoff candidates squared off in a debate at LSUS last night and discussed city economy, infrastructure, crime and other issues.- Groups that help domestic violence victims no matter their citizenship status in Texas are concerned about a policy from Governor Abbott that may affect their funding.- Louisiana's Senators have expressed an interest in running for governor in 2023.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 6 p.m. The topic of discussion for tonight's Conserving Earth, will be Louisiana’s coastal restoration planning. What does coastal sustainability mean for Louisiana after having lost 2,000 square miles of coastal wetlands in a century? It’s not just a local concern for people living in south Louisiana and loss of critical wildlife and fish habitat. It impacts the nation’s transportation and energy sectors. Bren Haase, executive director with Louisiana's Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, and Dr. Alisha Renfroe, coastal scientist with National Wildlife Federation, join host Rebecca Triche.

Airs at 1 pm - A heart of gratitude can be very powerful. This week's discussion will be different faiths view of gratefulness and what each faith is grateful for. Joining host, Marci Howard, for the panel is Rabbi Jana De Benedetti, Father Mark Watson, Pastor Sione Tu'uta, Imam Islam, and Ashish Modi. The panel will also encourage the community to start being a grateful community.

Shreveport Mayoral Runoff Debate 7pm - Wed. Nov. 16th at LSUS University Center Auditorium

- A man who spent nearly four decades behind bars for a 1983 killing has won his freedom after New Orleans prosecutors joined defense lawyers in asking to have his conviction overturned.- Researchers at LSU Health Shreveport are conducting a clinical trial to see how well an mRNA flu vaccine performs against the standard flu vaccine.

- Republican U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy says he has decided not to run for Louisiana governor next year.- The executive director for Louisiana's office of Broadband Development and Connectivity says the state should receive $1.2 billion in federal money for high-speed internet in all 64 parishes.

- Arkansas Governor Republican Asa Hutchinson says Republican leadership needs to disavow and not associate with anyone known for white supremacist views.- A recent report from the Pew Research Center shows that people have more trust in local news sources than national outlets or social media.- And Shreveport’s Regional Airport has a new director who is no stranger to North Louisiana.

- The head of Louisiana’s Office of Juvenile Justice resigned Friday, amid a deepening crisis inside the state’s youth detention facilities.- The unemployment numbers are out and show job-market resiliency for the month of October.- - The director of the Arkansas state Employee Benefits Division has warned of future budget shortfalls for state employee insurance plans.

- The U.S Treasury announced it has approved Louisiana’s application for up to $113 million-dollars in federal support for small business owners and entrepreneurs as part of the $10 billion-dollar State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).- The Hustler Hollywood store officially opened its doors this week in West Shreveport despite the city filing a lawsuit for a temporary restraining order.- A Shreveport non-profit executive has been selected as this year’s Patsy Barrett Memorial Award Winner.