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WRKF
6:07 am
Sat May 18, 2013

Choose A Hearty Palm

Palms can stand up to hurricane winds, but can be sensitive to pruning and freezes.


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WRKF
11:53 am
Fri May 17, 2013

Interviews: WRKF's Lou Carter, The City Park Golf Course Controversy

Originally published on Wed May 22, 2013 12:38 pm

Jim takes a look at the brewing controversy over calls to tear down the City Park golf course, in favor of new green space development. Jim gets opposing views on the subject from Fairleigh Cook Jackson and City Park area resident Millard Callicott.

A visit with WRKF's Lew Carter, as he prepares to celebrate his 90th birthday

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Red River Radio
11:23 am
Fri May 17, 2013

Natchitoches French Table Aims To Keep Louisiana French Alive

Louisianans who are interested in keeping Louisiana French alive will meet Saturday in Derry, La., for what’s called the Natchitoches French Table. Dustin Fuqua, cultural resource specialist for the Cane River Creole National Historical Park, launched the Natchitoches French Table in January.

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WRKF
9:34 am
Fri May 17, 2013

Some State Senators Puzzled By Tax Amnesty Solution

Originally published on Mon May 20, 2013 8:23 am

In the Finance committee Thursday Senators questioned the way the House filled the hole it dug in the proposed budget for next year. The House took out one-time money, from selling state property, court settlements, and dedicated funds, and put in a tax amnesty program.

The Legislative Fiscal Office usually considers tax amnesty revenues to be one-time money too.

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WRKF
3:32 am
Fri May 17, 2013

Analyst Cokie Roberts Steeped In Louisiana Politics

Originally published on Mon May 20, 2013 8:37 am

NPR News Analyst Cokie Roberts grew up in Louisiana in the 1940 and 50s -- the daughter of Hale and Lindy Boggs, who both represented New Orleans in Congress.

Cokie was home, here in Louisiana yesterday, to deliver the keynote speech at LSU's commencement ceremony.

Before all the pomp and circumstance, WRKF's Amy Jeffries caught up with her.


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Red River Radio
1:45 pm
Thu May 16, 2013

Commentary: 'Duck Dynasty' Redneck Adventures Satisfy And Resonate

Originally published on Fri May 17, 2013 7:37 am

Commentator 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 A&E network reality show. He even feels akin to the backwoods adventures at times.


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NPR Story
10:22 am
Thu May 16, 2013

Civil Air Patrol's Texas Wing set for first disaster drill in Nacogdoches

The Texas Wing of the Civil Air Patrol will undergo its semiannual evaluation this weekend by the U.S. Air Force. For the first time, this exercise will be carried out at the Texas Wing’s new headquarters in Nacogdoches, Texas. Capt. David McCollum of Spring, Texas, said the Air Force will evaluate the Texas Wing’s search and rescue response and a how it functions in a natural disaster scenario.

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NPR Story
10:14 am
Thu May 16, 2013

Interviews: Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne

Originally published on Fri May 17, 2013 10:39 am

A visit with Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne, to talk about...everything.

Louisiana singer & songwriter Jay Chevallier talks about his 50 years in entertainment.


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