Tonight at 8pm on Beale Street Caravan - Reba Russell and Big Head Todd and The Monsters. First up we hear from Memphis's own Reba Russell in a set from The King Biscuit Festival in Helena, Arkansas. Then we catch a smoking hot set of rock and blues from Big Head Todd and The Monsters aboard the Legendary Rythmn and Blues Cruise. And Guest Host Poppy Tooker tells us about Food and The Blues.

Tonight at 7pm on Fresh Air, Fictional 'Mothers' Reveal Facts Of A Painful Adoption Process. After years trying to conceive, novelist Jennifer Gilmore and her husband decided to adopt. What they thought would be a relatively simple process was instead a long and painful one. In her latest novel, Gilmore channels these autobiographical experiences into fiction.

Coming up next on To The Point, Moore, Oklahoma: Disaster, Relief and Recovery. The Director of FEMA and the Secretary of Homeland Security arrived in Moore, Oklahoma today to assess what assistance is needed after Monday's deadly tornado. People educated by past tornadoes in neighboring cities were already there. We hear about rescue, recovery, rebuilding and human resilience. Also, Los Angeles has a new mayor, Eric Garcetti. On Reporter's Notebook, we talk with Maine Republican Olympia Snowe about leaving the US Senate in order to save it.

Economic developer: Oklahoma City is still open for business By Kate Archer Kent

Shreveport author and illustrator prepares for 'Epic' weekend By Courtney Heppe

A Tornado Watch is in effect until 10 pm CDT for BIENVILLE, BOSSIER, CADDO, CALDWELL, CLAIBORNE, DE SOTO, GRANT, JACKSON, LA SALLE, LINCOLN, NATCHITOCHES, OUACHITA, RED RIVER, SABINE, UNION, WEBSTER and WINN PARISHES.

Cyber Day is Wednesday, May 29www.redriverradio.orgCyber Day is Wednesday, May 29. Help us wrap up our end of the year drive in a big way by pledging early. Everyone who pledges before midnight, Wednesday,

VIDEO: Tears Flow As Mom Finds Son After Tornadoredriverradio.orgWe don't need to say much. Just watch this video from The Oklahoman of Trenda Purcell's reunion Monday with her 8-year-old son Kamden, who she

Call in Thursday Night at 6 p.m. during Health Matters with your questions about eye health. 800-552-8502Health Matters: Eye Healthredriverradio.orgAirs Thursday, May 23 at 6 p.m. May is Healthy Vision Month. Join us this Thursday at 6 p.m. for Health Matters. Dr. James E. Lusk of Lusk Eye Specialists

A Mother And Daughter Confront Their Breast Cancer Riskwww.redriverradio.orgHollywood superstar Angelina Jolie has been in the headlines, by her own choice for a change. Genetic testing showed she was at high risk for breast cancer

Oklahoma's GOP Senators Find Themselves In Tornado Aid Bindredriverradio.orgEven as President Obama was declaring that tornado-devastated Oklahoma would get "everything it needs right away," the state's most

At 9 p.m. Tonight, the Newport Jazz Festival featuring Kurt Elling Live. A classic male singer, Kurt Elling has an old-school vibe to everything from his mannered stage banter to his declamatory, full-chested delivery. But he isn't afraid to write brainy, twisty lyrics over an obscure jazz number, or take a pop song back to the drawing board. He can do a lot with his voice, you see, and the band featuring long-time collaborator Laurence Hobgood, a pianist, helps to set the stage. Also joining him on stage are guitarist John McLean, bassist Clark Sommers and drummer Kendrick Scott.

Tonight at 8 pm on New Orleans All The Way Live, Seeking the Unknown. On this week’s program, four piano players – Ellis Marsalis, Dr. John, Joe Krown, and Bob Andrews – take their turn on the 88s. We also stopped by the Historic New Orleans Collection for an exhibit, “Seeking the Unknown”, a exhibit that “presents objects that provide a broad historical background for the study of Louisiana’s natural history—from taxidermied animals, specimens in jars, and pressed plants to lavishly illustrated folios.”

Tonight at 7 pm on Fresh Air, Soderbergh's Liberace, 'Behind The Candelabra'. In his new HBO film, the acclaimed director examines the five-year relationship between the flamboyant entertainer and Scott Thorson, who was 40 years Liberace's junior and still a teenager when they met. Michael Douglas plays Liberace and Matt Damon plays Thorson.

Coming up next on To The Point, DC in the Grip of IRS, Benghazi and AP Phone Records Scandals. In this week before Memorial Day, Washington is preoccupied with "scandals" in the Obama Administration. Is the President's second-term agenda in trouble? Are Republicans going too far? In the midst of partisan gridlock are the news media looking for drama? Also, the massive tornado that ripped across Oklahoma. On Reporter's Notebook, should Apple pay more taxes?

Court Backs Withholding 'Potent' Images Of Bin Laden's Bodyredriverradio.orgA federal appeals court ruled Tuesday in favor of the government's decision to keep photos and video of the May 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden

History Matters: Remembering the Siege of Vicksburg, 150 years agowww.redriverradio.orgCommentator Gary Joiner remembers the Siege of Vicksburg and how fresh baked bread factored into the capture of the emaciated city and Confederate

Resale clothing stores and nursery open in Bossier City By Kate Archer Kent

Health to close main Shreveport hospitalredriverradio.orgChristus Health will close its Christus Schumpert St. Mary's Place medical complex in Shreveport and consolidate many services into its Highland Medical

Summer pledge drive time is here again, we are seeking phone bank volunteers. It will run May 30 thru June 7. We are using Volunteer Spot to facilitate online sign-ups. Please click here for open shifts:

Click on this post and go to the slide showRed River Radio Volunteer Picnic & Open Houseredriverradio.orgRed River Radio held an open house and cookout for our volunteers today with Buddy Flett and Tim Brogan providing the music. We had great turnout and good

Boston Bombings Prompt Fresh Look At Unsolved Murdersredriverradio.orgAn unsolved triple murder in the Boston suburbs is getting a closer look in the wake of the marathon bombings. One of the victims may have been a friend of

Injuries Reported In 'Major' Train Derailment In Connecticutredriverradio.orgTwo Metro-North Railroad trains have collided on a stretch of track near Fairfield, Conn., causing a "major derailment" and "preliminary

This week on the Caravan we have new music by the Secret Sisters and The Black Swans as well as tunes by Robert Deeble, John Trudell, and Alex De Grassi. On Blues at the Bottom, something old from Billy Holiday and something new from James Cotton, plus Joe Pug and Charles Brown. Then, in our concert hour, Dave Brubeck at the New Port Jazz Festival. On Be Quiet and Play the Music we'll wander into the Great Impossible. Tune in tonight at 9 for the Caravan here on Red River Radio.

Coming up on Women In Music at 8 pm with your host Laney Goodman, we'll hear alternative folk with new music from The Shook Twins out of Portland, Oregon and Canadian singer songwriter Kathleen Edwards...Rhythm and blues and roots rock with new music from The Refugees featuring Cindy Bullens, Deborah Holland and Wendy Waldman... we'll hear from Eliza Gilkyson with her 2008 release Beautiful World... Celtic fusion with Gaelic singer/songwriter Mary Jane Lamond from Nova Scotia, and the duo called Secret Garden with Norwegian and Irish roots... then we'll finish up the hour with the sounds of the African diaspora with Chiwoniso from Zimbabwe and new music from singer/songwriter and world traveler & activist Morley.

Natchitoches French Table aims to keep Louisiana French alivewww.redriverradio.orgLouisianans who are interested in keeping Louisiana French alive will meet Saturday in Derry, La., for what’s called the Natchitoches French Table. Dustin

Coming up at 3 pm on To The Point, National Security, Government 'Spin' and the First Amendment. The Obama Administration's accused of abusing press freedom by seizing Associated Press phone records. Was that really necessary to protect American lives? Should reporters go back to meeting sources on shaded park benches or can new technology protect them and their sources from government intrusion and hackers who've spread false messages? Also, Capitol Hill begins hearing on IRS misconduct, and the summer movie season begins. Get ready for blockbusters and R-rated comedies.

River City Repertory Theatre Presents Artwww.publicbroadcasting.netThe Rep presents the 1998 Tony Award winner for Best Play, ART, opening May 9th at East Bank Theatre. The comedy will feature BLAYNE WEAVER, PATRICK KIRTON and JASON GUY and is directed by Artistic Director PATRIC McWILLIAMS. The Tony Award winning comedy, ART, is a non-stop cross-fire of crackling…

Shreveport Symphony Presents All Mozart Programwww.publicbroadcasting.netAs part of the Noel Foundation Chamber Series, the Shreveport Symphony presents an All Mozart Program at Anderson Auditoriium at the Hurley School of Music on the Centenary College campus Sunday, May 19th at 3 p.m.

The Naked Truth: A Poetic Expressions Spoken Word Eventwww.publicbroadcasting.netRe-contextualizing safe sex through spoken word performances and open mic on the theme of emotionally safe and physically healthy relationships. Education and awareness allows people of all ages to make better life choices. Performers should call (318) 613-3854 (Kyle Phillips) if interested.

Piney Woods Wine Festivalwww.publicbroadcasting.netThe Piney Woods Wine Festival is held annually on the picturesque downtown plaza in Mt. Vernon, TX. on the third weekend in May. This year the event will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 10am to 5pm. It is comprised of the 17 wineries that make up the Piney Woods Wine Trail. From the sweet to the bo...

Gary Borders: 'Duck Dynasty' antics are oddly relatableredriverradio.orgCommentator Gary Borders and his family take time out to watch "Duck Dynasty" together, along with about 8.4 million other viewers of the hugely popular AE

Theater Lover Takes A Stand Against Annoying Cell Phoneredriverradio.orgWriter Kevin Williamson of the National Review attended a musical in New York. He says a woman was web surfing on her phone, violating theater rules. He

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Gingrich Cautions GOP About 'Overreach' On Scandalsredriverradio.orgFormer House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who was front-and-center during the Republican-led impeachment of President Clinton in 1998, is cautioning his GOP

Book News: Amazon May Be Called Before Parliament Over Taxesredriverradio.orgThe daily lowdown on books, publishing, and the occasional author behaving badly. Amazon faces a grilling from members of Britain's Parliament over

KBSA - Power Outagewww.redriverradio.orgDue to the severe storms that passed through our area, power is out in many places, including the KBSA transmitter. Our El Dorado station will be off the

Listen on Line here.What's Bugging Youredriverradio.orgAired Thursday, May 16 at 6 p.m. Once again Beverly Burden, Associate Professor of Biology at LSUS and our resident Entomologist joined Bill Beckett to

Head Of Sexual-Harassment Program At Fort Campbell Arrestedwww.redriverradio.orgThe manager of the sexual-assault response program at Fort Campbell, Ky., has been arrested in a domestic dispute and has been relieved of his post. The

Federal Prosecutors Arrest Uzbekistan National On Terrorism Chargeswww.redriverradio.orgThe Associated Press reports that authorities in Idaho have announced the arrest of an Uzbekistan national on federal terrorism charges. Fazliddin Kurbanov

Bipartisan House Group Says It's Reached Immigration Dealwww.redriverradio.orgMembers of a bipartisan group of House lawmakers say they've overcome disagreements and have reached a tentative deal to overhaul the nation's

Pope Francis Denounces 'Cult Of Money'redriverradio.orgPope Francis has demanded that financial and political leaders reform the global money system to make it more equitable. "Money has to serve, not to

Current Storm Location

Storm moving toward Ringgold. Tornado Warning in effect for Beinville, DeSoto, Se Bossier, CE Caddo and Red River Parishes.

Currently the storm in near Frierson.

Storm still moving east - passing across southern Shreveport.

Storm now located 3 mi west of I 49 moving rapidly. Stay Alert

Tornado warning Extended. Tornado sighted 9 mi SW of Shreveport heading east. warning up for Caddo, Bossier, and DeSoto Parishes. Please stay alert and safe.

The storm has shifted slightly to the east and alerts are out for Staples, Stonewall and Summer Grove in South Shreveport Area.

This storm is moving our way and we are under a Tornado Warning for Caddo and Desoto Parishes and Harrison and Panola Counties.