Red River Radio Local Newscast 7:04 AM 02.08.22 with Chuck Smith
Numerous historically Black colleges and universities across the U.S. temporarily locked down their campuses last week in response to at least 17 threats of bombs and gun violence. Many Texas businesses have adjusted how they prepare for winter storms. In particular, the vitally important grocery store. A new solar and battery project southeast of Dallas is adding much-needed power to the state's electrical grid. The former owner of a failed multistate chain of nursing homes has pleaded not guilty to tax charges, some of those homes were in Arkansas.
Chuck Smith brings more than 30 years' broadcast and media experience to Red River Radio. He began his career as a radio news reporter and transitioned to television journalism and newsmagazine production. Chuck studied mass communications at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and motion picture / television production at the University of California at Los Angeles. He has also taught writing for television at York Technical College in Rock Hill, South Carolina and video / film production at Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport.