— Shooting incidents that took place in Shreveport, Louisiana over the past week are a tragic reminder of the dangers of unsecured firearms in the home. — The Texas Department of Agriculture has announced $95 million in capacity-building grants for the state’s food banks. —- Arkansas' governor is floating the possibility of more relief for taxpayers as the state's surplus is approaching $500 million.
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.