Red River Radio

09/10/2026

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2026-09-10/arkansas-one-pill-can-kill-initiative-enters-4th-year-with-milestone-13th-campus-visit

Arkansas opioid overdose deaths have plummeted since the initiative began in the summer of 2023, down an estimated 50% according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).

09/09/2026

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2026-09-09/sec-may-vote-thursday-whether-to-boot-1933-founding-member-lsu-from-conference

The unprecedented move would undoubtedly send shock waves through the world of college sports. The controversy stems from a dispute over player eligibility once they have signed an NFL contract.

09/08/2026

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2026-09-08/mental-health-hotline-988-rally-awareness-day-on-9-8-for-suicide-prevention

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline has received more than 23 million total contacts (calls, texts, and chats) across the U.S. since its launch in July 2022.

09/07/2026

Many thanks to Jan Elkins and to KTBS News for helping us get the word out about the Fall Fundraiser at Red River Radio.

SHREVEPORT, La. — Red River Radio is preparing for its annual fundraiser as the public radio network continues its mission of serving listeners across Louisiana, East Texas, and South Arkansas.Now

09/04/2026

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2026-09-04/anti-islamic-rewrite-of-social-students-curriculum-greenlit-by-texas-education-board

Board members disregarded pleas from Muslims that schools should teach how people of Islamic faith positively contributed to world history. (Updated from morning)

09/03/2026

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2026-09-03/a-million-texans-on-voter-suspense-list-ahead-of-midterms

Texas election officials say voters will have to update their addresses by October 5, 2026 or face additional paperwork on election day, November 3, before they can cast their ballot.

09/03/2026

Susie Lower from Nacogdoches, TX on the air right now for the first day of the fall fund drive!

09/03/2026

Advisory Board member Brad Campbell, along with Membership Coordinator Henry Edwards on day number one of our Fall Fund Drive. Henry is wearing the cool new retro radio boombox that is a mini radio and Bluetooth speaker, available for a $7 a month contribution. Www.redriverradio.org or 800-552-8502.

09/02/2026

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2026-09-02/la-gov-reminds-public-of-new-law-making-smoking-marijuana-on-or-near-school-grounds-a-felony

Anyone convicted of violating the law could face up to one year in prison and a $1,000 fine. Landry says claiming you did not know the law is not a defense.