Red River Radio Local Newscast 8:04 AM 06.06.23 with Chuck Smith

By Chuck Smith

Published June 6, 2023 at 7:54 AM CDT

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- Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi have joined other states in a lawsuit against the federal government to block sharp increases in national flood insurance rates that are slated to be phased in over the coming years.
- Texas is joining at least 17 other states in banning gender affirming health care treatments for minors.
- Louisiana lawmakers are adding teeth to a recently enacted law that requires pornography websites verify users are at least 18 years old.
- The head of Arkansas' Tourism Dept. has announced his resignation less than 6 months on the job.

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Chuck Smith

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.

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