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Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6 p.m. On this episode of Visions and Ventures, host Shannon Johnston talks with Jennifer Kimball, the CEO of Proactive Nursing Solutions and the Executive Director of the nonprofit Proactive Partners. With over 20 years of experience in nursing, dementia care, and case management, Jennifer has become a leader in both business and advocacy. -
Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6 p.m. On this episode of Visions and Ventures, host Shannon Johnston talks with Sophia Woolf, Marketing Manager at Sara Kirk-State Farm and President of BNI Lagniappe. From her journey in the insurance world to leading one of Shreveport’s most dynamic business networking chapters, Sophia shares insights on building trust, growing your business, and the power of connection. -
Airs Monday - 8/25 - Jeff Brasher, Scout Executive/CEO of the Scouting America Norwela Council in Shreveport, brings decades of leadership in Scouting and nonprofit administration. A Certified Nonprofit Professional and graduate of LSUS, Jeff is also a dedicated educator, mentor, and community advocate, known for his commitment to youth development, capacity building, and civic engagement across North Louisiana. -
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at 6 p.m. This week on Health Matters, we’re talking about the nation’s most common cancer—skin cancer. Most cases are preventable, and if caught early, it can be highly treatable. -
Airs August 18, 2025 - Tamara Crane, Executive Director of the Bossier Council on Aging, brings over 30 years of expertise in gerontology, nonprofit leadership, and healthcare advocacy. A Certified Dementia Practitioner and award-winning community leader, Tamara is passionate about creating inclusive, supportive environments for seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout Bossier Parish.
Spotlights
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Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with cast members Daniel Moore and Kristoffer Berg, of Shreveport Little Theatre's production of The 39 Steps. -
Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with cast members Daniel Moore and Kristoffer Berg, of Shreveport Little Theatre's production of The 39 Steps.
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Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with Jennifer Carsillo and Bonnie Martin about Company Repertory Theater's production of The Merry Wives of Windsor this weekend.
Local Events
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Join the Bossier Arts Council and DJ ReadyRoc for the next track in our Music Appreciation Series, "The Liner".
Get ready to "hit play" as we dive into the powerhouse that is "Purple Rain", the 1984 by Prince and the Revolution! ReadyRoc will be discussing the lasting impact this album had on both culture and the entertainment media as a whole. Transcending media from Movie to Album to Live Performance, all will be discussed at the BAC!
Attendance to this event is Free and Open to All Ages! -
Join 2024 Louisiana Food Prize Golden Fork Winner Chef Melvin Nelson, Jr. for a four course culinary exploration of one of his favorite ingredients: Rice. Set to the sounds of some of his favorite music, surrounded by art, and immersed with kindred foodie spirits, this is a Sunday afternoon that is sure to be amongst your favorite memories of 2025! Space is limited, so do not wait!
Tickets are $70, tax deductible, and nonrefundable.
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Boisterous, disreputable knight Sir John Falstaff hatches a plan to restore his fortunes by seducing two wealthy housewives, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page. But the hunter becomes the hunted when, wise to his schemes and determined to get the last laugh, they decide to play a few tricks of their own…
In partnership with The Company Repertory Theatre, the Bossier Arts Council proud to bring Shakespeare’s raucous Elizabethan Comedy, "The Merry Wives of Windsor", to the East Bank Theatre this Summer. Directed by Patti Reeves Stuckey, this production features a colorful cast comprised of some of Shreveport-Bossier's most talented performing artists!
The East Bank Theatre is a community theatre created to support various disciplines of art in throughout Bossier Parish, and the surrounding area, as a part of the Bossier Arts Council.
Showtimes are Friday the 29th & Saturday the 30th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM and Sunday the 31st, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM -
The Lufkin VFW is a nonprofit organization that supports veterans, their families, and members of the community in need. This is our fall fundraiser that continues to help us help our community. Carnival Times are Thursday 6-10, Friday 5-10, Saturday 1-11, and Sunday 2-10.
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News Feed
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Sept. 1 marks what would have been Pepper's 100th birthday. Kevin Whitehead offers an appreciation of the jazz saxophonist, who started on clarinet at age 9. Pepper died in 1982.
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Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesArmani's clothes highlight the body as an object of art. Celebrities have flaunted his fashion on red carpets for decades. He revolutionized the suit jacket, with casual silhouettes and softer colors. -
The Democratic governors of three Western states — California, Oregon and Washington — say they will form a new public health partnership to preserve access to vaccines.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify in a Senate Finance Committee hearing Thursday, a week after turmoil and upheavals rocked the CDC.
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Ginnie Coleman/Getty ImagesNPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, about Stephen Miran's nomination to the Fed and the central bank's independence. -
John BurnettA literary center in Archer City, a tiny ranching town in Texas, keeps alive the legacy of famed Western author Larry McMurtry. -
NPR's A Martínez talks with Washington Post sports columnist Neil Greenberg about what to watch for as the NFL season kicks off.
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Jose Luis Magana/APPresident Trump may have conceded it is easier to send troops into states where governors have asked for them, but Georgetown law professor Stephen Vladeck argues Trump could try to get around that. -
A federal judge found the Trump administration acted illegally when it froze more than $2.2 billion in research funding for Harvard University. The White House says it will appeal the decision.
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On Sept. 4, 1995, "Xena: Warrior Princess" premiered on syndicated TV. Lucy Lawless, the show's star, and Rob Tapert, her husband and "Xena" co-creator, talk about its popularity and legacy.
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