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KLDN Lufkin is Getting a New Transmitter This Week

Red River Radio Local Newscast 8:04 AM 02.15.22 with Chuck Smith

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards will renew the state emergency proclamation on Covid-19 but won't include a mask mandate. Edwards also said he will wait on the legislative process before considering signing or vetoing redistricting legislation.
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson made his final state of the state address before a joint legislation session Monday and touted his administration's achievements ranging from income tax relief, low unemployment, and attracting business to the state.

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.