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June 7th is Creole Culture Day!

Clockwise from top right: An early gathering of KRVS advisors and staff; Program hosts Herbert Wiltz, Pete Bergeron and "Nonc" Jules Guidry at a live festival broadcast; Membership drive phone volunteers; Louis Michot and Layla McCalla in the Cypress Lake Studio; KRVS' Fundraising Fais-do-do at the Acadiana Center for the Arts; Longtime General Manager Dave Spizale and Blues Box host Raoul Breaux

Let's Keep KRVS Going Another 63 Years!

Farewell To A Cherished Soul

Louisiana News

Eva Tesfaye

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WWNO

The agency that helps farmers protect the environment lost a third of its staff last year. And more cuts could be coming.

Eva Tesfaye

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is a federal agency that helps farmers protect soil and water and fight climate change. Advocates say those goals are in jeopardy.
Google Maps

Baton Rouge teachers will get raises, competitive starting pay

Alex Cox

Raises go beyond teachers and include all employees, except for a single salary scale for administrative staff.
Alex Cox

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WRKF

Baton Rouge Metro Council accepts grant from federal law enforcement, despite community concerns

Alex Cox

BRPD works with federal agents to crack down on gang-like organizations. Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse said the agreement won’t change anything operationally
Elise Catrion Gregg

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Gulf States Newsroom

Kids get to be the King for a day at Tupelo’s annual Elvis Festival

Elise Catrion Gregg

Every year, Elvis fans flock to Tupelo to celebrate the King in his hometown — including some of his youngest fans, who perform like the rock icon in competition.

Medicine Ball Caravan In-Studio Performances

Gee Scott & Pocket LIVE

Check out this episode of Medicine Ball Caravan with Gee Scott & Pocket! A truly soulful mix that you will love!

Maggie Koerner IN THE STUDIO!

Next Gen Zydeco LIVE!

Mike Broussard & The Nu' Edition Zydeco!

NPR News

Danica Coto

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AP

UN chief visits Haiti, where a new 'gang-suppression force' will be deployed

The Associated Press

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres's visit to Port-au-Prince comes as gang violence persists. According to U.N. data, 2,300 people have been killed in Haiti this year, with another 100 kidnapped.
Jacquelyn Martin

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AP

U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors

The Associated Press

The U.S. military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, killing one man and leaving two survivors. This brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes to at least 208.

NPR News

Rain along Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of Atlantic hurricane season

The Associated Press

The National Hurricane Center in Miami says the system is expected to bring intense rain to southern states including Texas and Louisiana this week.

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.