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How the End of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Affects KRVS

Status Report on Federal Funding

KRVS is making an urgent fundraising appeal to help offset proposed federal budget cuts to public broadcasting.

An Urgent Appeal From KRVS

Louisiana News

Rich Pedroncelli

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AP

New policy seeks to curb youth vaping in East Baton Rouge

Alex Cox

East Baton Rouge officials passed a new vaping restriction on where new smoke shops can be that took effect last month. The goal is to keep kids from starting to vape while still allowing adults to have the option to do so.
Matthew Perschall

New Orleans voter turnout for Oct. 11 election was the highest since Hurricane Katrina

Brooke Thorington

“We had over 100,000 voters show up to vote — 40.1% unofficial turnout — which is the highest voter turnout for a mayor's race in New Orleans since 2002,” said Joel Watson, with the Secretary of State’s Office.
Matt Rourke/AP

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AP

Prescriptions no longer required for COVID-19 vaccines in Louisiana

Drew Hawkins

After weeks of confusion over vaccine guidance, new federal recommendations say COVID-19 vaccines are available for everyone over 6 months.
Halle Parker

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WWNO

Environmental groups sue Ascension Parish Council over votes related to industry expansion

Eva Tesfaye

The groups allege that the council violated Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law in a series of votes related to the expansion of an ammonia plant.

Medicine Ball Caravan In-Studio Performances

Andrew Duhon LIVE in the Studio

Andrew Duhon is here in the studio to showcase his unique sound and promote new album, "The Parish." Looking for a folk, rock, jazz blend? Take a spin on the Caravan with Andrew Duhon!

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Blue Monday Allstars

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Drew Landry & the North Country Ramblers

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Fire of Tierra Caliente LIVE on the Caravan

NPR News

John McDonnell

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AP

Trump confirms the CIA is conducting covert operations inside Venezuela

The Associated Press

The acknowledgement of covert action in Venezuela comes after the U.S. military in recent weeks has carried out a series of deadly strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean.
Odelyn Joseph

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AP

Doctors Without Borders permanently closes its emergency center in Haiti's capital

The Associated Press

Doctors Without Borders said Wednesday that ongoing violence in the capital of Haiti has forced it to permanently close its Port-au-Prince emergency care center, a city now 90% controlled by gangs.

NPR News

Supreme Court seems poised to further undercut the Voting Rights Act

Nina Totenberg

The court's conservative majority could invalidate the section of the Voting Rights Act aimed at ensuring minority voters are not shut out of the process of drawing new congressional district lines.

60 Years of Radio Acadie - A KRVS Original Podcast

New episodes premiere weekly during the Zydeco Stomp and will air throughout the week during the news and other KRVS programs. They'll also be posted weekly here and on Spotify.