Red River Radio News
Just months after a deadly Andes hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship captured international attention, researchers at LSU Health Shreveport are helping to answer one of the biggest remaining questions about how the virus infects people.
Cultural, Community, Information
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Sonya Holden is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Shreveport Pregnancy Center, where she leads efforts to support women, men, babies, and families through pregnancy support, parenting education, practical resources, and compassionate care. With more than 32 years of ministry experience, she is committed to helping families navigate difficult seasons and build stronger futures. -
Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6 p.m. October is ADHD Awareness Month, and on this edition of Health Matters, we’re taking a closer look at ADHD—how it can affect children and adults, what the signs may look like, and why it can sometimes be difficult to recognize.We also explore ADHD in girls, including why it may be missed or diagnosed later and how symptoms can sometimes differ from the more familiar picture of ADHD. -
Valencia Jones is a Licensed Professional Counselor–Supervisor and Founder and Executive Director of Social Therapy Project, a nonprofit dedicated to healing communities through initiatives that support mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. An educator, speaker, and mental health advocate, she is committed to connecting individuals and communities with meaningful resources, support, and opportunities for personal growth.
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Toni Goodin is the Executive Director of The Bridge, where she leads programs, fundraising, and strategic initiatives supporting individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia. With more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit and healthcare leadership, she is focused on expanding community partnerships and helping families access the resources and support they need.
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Howard Davis is the Head of School and a founder of Providence Classical Academy, which began in 2005 with 17 students and has grown to serve more than 700 students through Christ-centered discipleship and classical education. He also founded Ascension Classical Academy in South Shreveport and has spent more than two decades serving the community through education and ministry.
Spotlights
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Host Kermit Poling speaks with drummer Trey Danger and vocalist/guitarist Adam Dale from the American Tragedy band, performing with the Shreveport Symphony this weekend at the Red River Revel. -
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVESRed River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with members of Shreveport Little Theatre about their upcoming production of Real Women Have Curves -
Red River Radio's Kermit Poling speaks with cast members from Shreveport Little Theatre's production of Come From Away, opening September 10.
Local Events
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The Bard returns to LSUS! LSU Shreveport invites you to productions of Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits (11:00 a.m) and Twelfth Night (6:00 p.m.) performed by the Texas Shakespeare Festival. Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits features selected scenes from As You Like It, Romeo & Juliet, The Taming of the Shrew, Othello, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. All performances are free and open to the public. Events will be held in LSUS University Center Theatre. This is a live event and will not be available online.
Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits at 11:00 a.m.
Acting Workshop - TBA
Twelfth Night at 6:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the LSUS Office of Academic Affairs and the Noel Memorial Library.
Contact: Karley Leone
Email: Library@LSUS.edu
Phone: 318-798-4133 -
he Bard returns to LSUS! LSU Shreveport invites you to productions of Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits (11:00 a.m) and Twelfth Night (6:00 p.m.) performed by the Texas Shakespeare Festival. Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits features selected scenes from As You Like It, Romeo & Juliet, The Taming of the Shrew, Othello, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. All performances are free and open to the public. Events will be held in LSUS University Center Theatre. This is a live event and will not be available online.
Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits at 11:00 a.m.
Acting Workshop - TBA
Twelfth Night at 6:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the LSUS Office of Academic Affairs and the Noel Memorial Library.
Contact: Karley Leone
Email: Library@LSUS.edu -
Bring your friends to take on challengers in a lights-out after hours full-on Nerf battle! Bring your own gun, and we’ll supply the ammo. -
🦖 Jurassic Quest is coming to Shreveport, LA! 🦕
From October 9, 2026 – October 11, 2026, families can experience North America’s largest and most realistic traveling dinosaur experience at the Shreveport Convention Center!
Get up close with massive, life-size dinosaurs, including a 60-foot Spinosaurus, 80-foot Apatosaurus, and gigantic T. rex. Explore Ancient Oceans featuring incredible prehistoric marine life and journey into the Frozen Frontier to discover fascinating Ice Age animals.
Families can also enjoy interactive Raptor Training, baby dinosaur meet-and-greets, dinosaur rides, fossil digs, science activities, crafts, build stations, bounce houses, games, and more!
💙 Sensory & Mobility Friendly: Join us Saturday from 8:00–9:00 AM for a quieter, more accessible experience designed for guests with sensory sensitivities and mobility needs.
📍 Shreveport Convention Center
📅 October 9–11, 2026
🎟️ Tickets available now! https://www.jurassicquest.com/events/3KG45C
News Feed
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Could the U.S. and Israel be on the verge of launching a new attack on Iran? President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been suggesting that's on the table.
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A WWII-era globe – one that once belonged to President Dwight Eisenhower – was damaged after an attempted relocation to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's office.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Lindsay Jones of The Ringer about Jalen Hurts, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. After his blood clot diagnosis, there are questions about how he's being treated.
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Dirt bike riding has been a part of Baltimore's Black culture for decades. But it creates tensions between riders, residents and the police. In Baltimore, one group is looking for common ground.
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The New York Times reported that the Trump Administration is considering physically moving the White House press corps out of the White House.
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What would you trade for the chance to watch your team win its first World Series? For some Milwaukee Brewers fans, the answers include plumbing services, or even a boat.
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There are multiple toss-up races in Ohio, including a high profile contest for U.S. Senate. But if Democrats want to win the seat, they'll have to reach out to traditionally Republican voters.
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Some of the leaders of the AI race are calling for a slowdown, for safety's sake. Viewed in economics terms, it's a collective action problem: no one wants to slow down unless everyone does.
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In the Albanian capital of Tirana, protesters squared off with police in what have become violent daily protests over what they say is a corrupt government.
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After their daughter was diagnosed with a rare inherited disease in 2013, the O'Neill family raised money to find a treatment. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a gene therapy.
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