— A Louisiana legislative committee has advanced major budget legislation for the fiscal year that begins July 1. — The annual “Give For Good” campaign is North Louisiana’s largest giving event that highlights an opportunity for people to contribute to f non-profit community service organizations. — Arkansas ranks near the bottom in how it handles elections according to a new report that compares election integrity in different states in the U.S
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.