— A bill to keep transgender women and girls in Louisiana from competing on college and K-12 women’s and girls’ athletic teams has won final legislative passage. — Driving while using a handheld cellphone in Louisiana could become a traffic violation punishable by a ticket and fine under legislation approved by the state House. — Today is election day in Texas and Arkansas as voters decide which candidates will proceed to the upcoming general election in November. — 81% of Texas is experiencing a drought which affects agricultural production and increases chances for wildfires.
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.