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Thursday, May 18, at 6 p.m. When the weather warms up, it opens up so many more opportunities to enjoy outdoor sports. To tell us how we can stay safe and prevent sports injuries in the summer, Health Matters host, Dr. Patrick Lavo, will be joined by Dr. Charles W. Webb, Director of the Division of Sports Medicine and Director, of Sports Medicine Fellowship at LSU Health, and Dr. Cory Coehoorn, Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology at LSU Health Shreveport. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.

- The largest hospital system in Louisiana has announced it will lay off close to 800 staffers after sustaining millions of dollars in losses.- DeSoto Parish officials say an early tornado warning from the National Weather Service in Shreveport likely prevented injury or worse as severe storms swept through the area Thursday morning.

- The latest school safety bill in Texas will put a gun in every school and technology alerting parents of a campus problem.- Louisiana State University in Shreveport has a new Chancellor –- According to a recent survey from the personal finance website Wallet Hub: its latest survey breakdown, the Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family, Shreveport, LA places near the bottom out of 182 cities.

Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 6 p.m. Dr. Patrick Lavo talks with Dr. Wally Nawas, with Bossier Eye Institute, about maintaining healthy eyes and correcting vision problems. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.

- Legislation aimed at lowering insurance costs for Louisiana homeowners is awaiting Governor John Bel Edwards' signature.- Arkansas has some of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation and officials say healthcare access plays a part in the poor showing.- About 300 orphaned wells have been plugged in Louisiana thanks to funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law under the Biden administration.

- Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi have joined other states in a lawsuit against the federal government to block sharp increases in national flood insurance rates that are slated to be phased in over the coming years.- Texas is joining at least 17 other states in banning gender affirming health care treatments for minors.- Louisiana lawmakers are adding teeth to a recently enacted law that requires pornography websites verify users are at least 18 years old.- The head of Arkansas' Tourism Dept. has announced his resignation less than 6 months on the job.

Thursday, April 27 at 6 p.m. Host Jenny Gregorio will be joined by Peri Gilbert-Reed with Shreveport Counseling and Restoration Center to talk about the benefits of Eye Movement and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy for recovering from trauma and other life experiences and Play/Sand Tray Therapy. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.

- A new report by a well-known financial website says: Louisiana is the worst state in America for working mothers.- A campaign has been launched to offer cash to people who relocate to central Arkansas for work.- Texas lawmakers debated a bill to limit transgender athletes participation in collegiate sports.- The 24-hour online giving challenge "Give For Good Day" led by Community Foundation of North Louisiana is today.

- Reports of large hail, flooded streets, and downed trees and powerlines from severe storms that swept through East Texas, South Arkansas, and Northern Louisiana Wednesday night.- Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announces his bid for the Republican nomination for President.- A video game design camp is being offered for kids aged 13-17 this summer at LSUS.

A recent survey found that nearly one of six Americans have never traveled outside of their home state. Sadly, many school-aged children have never ventured outside of their own city, and in many cases outside of their own neighborhood. Tonight, we will hear from three individuals who are trying to change that by providing students with real-world learning experiences that help to develop global awareness. Amy Williams, Global Studies Coordinator at Fairfield Elementary School in Caddo ParishRachel Ryan, English Teacher at Parkway High School in Bossier ParishMark Miller, Dean of Students at Centenary College