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LaToria W. Thomas President & CEO of United Way of Northwest Louisiana, leading equity-focused initiatives after prior roles with GNOF, AARP Foundation, Dress for Success New Orleans, and the Baton Rouge Area Foundation. Founder of Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans, she holds degrees from Northwestern State University (BS, Mathematics) and LSUS (MS, Nonprofit Administration) and was a 2021 ATHENA Honoree and AFP North Louisiana’s 2023 Outstanding Fundraising Executive.

LaToria W. Thomas President & CEO of United Way of Northwest Louisiana, leading equity-focused initiatives after prior roles with GNOF, AARP Foundation, Dress for Success New Orleans, and the Baton Rouge Area Foundation. Founder of Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans, she holds degrees from Northwestern State University (BS, Mathematics) and LSUS (MS, Nonprofit Administration) and was a 2021 ATHENA Honoree and AFP North Louisiana’s 2023 Outstanding Fundraising Executive.

Lee A. Jeter, Sr. Executive Director of the Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana and Pastor of Good Hope Baptist Church, with 25+ years in nonprofit administration and a prior career in the U.S. Marine Corps. His recognitions include the Presidential Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award (2016), and he holds numerous civic leadership roles including Chair of the Bossier Parish Democratic Party Executive Committee and President of the Kiwanis Club of Shreveport. Airs March 9, 2026

Lee A. Jeter, Sr. Executive Director of the Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana and Pastor of Good Hope Baptist Church, with 25+ years in nonprofit administration and a prior career in the U.S. Marine Corps. His recognitions include the Presidential Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award (2016), and he holds numerous civic leadership roles including Chair of the Bossier Parish Democratic Party Executive Committee and President of the Kiwanis Club of Shreveport. Airs March 9, 2026

Host Kermit Poling speaks with cast members from SLT's coming production of Oliver!, the Musical.

Host Kermit Poling speaks with cast members from SLT's coming production of Oliver!, the Musical.

Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 6 p.m. On this episode of Health Matters: Mental Health Edition, we explore the growing issue of loneliness — why it affects our mental and physical health, and what we can do to reconnect. Our host, Dr. Shawn McNeil, is joined by Dr. Pamela McPherson, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program Director at LSU Health Shreveport

Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with featured violinist Amaryn Olmeda about this weekend's concert with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Michael Butterman.

Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with featured violinist Amaryn Olmeda about this weekend's concert with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Michael Butterman.

Barbara Joseph Executive Director of the North Louisiana Jewish Federation with 20+ years in education and nonprofit leadership. She oversees educational, social, and cultural programs, strengthens community relations, and guides social service initiatives across the region.