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Red River Radio Local Newscast 8:04 AM 07.29.22 with Chuck Smith

— The federal government has pledged more than $400 million in grants and loans to expand broadband access to the remote regions in 11 states.
— The United Way of Northwest Louisiana has launched a two-week program to help families-in-need get school supplies through its “Fill the Bus School Supply Drive”.
— Hot weather in triple digits has worsened drought conditions but is relief on the way for the Red River Radio listening area?

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.