After 16 years of serving KRVS, we wish our Assistant General Manager, Megan Brown Constantin, the very best as she takes on a new role as Cultural Program Coordinator with CODOFIL.Megan has driven so much of what makes Radio Acadie special — from launching our first-ever endowment campaign and expanding partnerships, to championing Louisiana music, language, and culture as no other station can. Her passion, leadership, and unwavering dedication have left a lasting mark on this station and its audiences in and beyond Southwest Louisiana.While we'll miss seeing her at KRVS every day, we're excited to watch her continue promoting Louisiana's French heritage in her new role.Merci, Megan, for your years of service, your friendship, and your belief in the power of public radio. Your voice will always be part of Radio Acadie.À bientôt, notre chère amie.
-
Graphic courtesy of Climate CentralA new study analyzed nearly 12,000 calls to the Louisiana 988 hotline and found suicide-related calls rose sharply following unusually hot nights. -
Jay Marcano for the Gulf States NewsroomGov. Jeff Landry announced the updated plans, framing it as validation of an economic development strategy he's pursued aggressively since taking office. -
Charles Maldonado/Verite NewsPublic officials, experts and advocates agree the fee is needed to make up a funding gap, but are split on how it should be carried out. -
Aubri Juhasz/WWNONew Orleans public schools were among the most improved in the state, extending the district’s upward trajectory.
Born and raised in Carencro, Kristen Foreman is here in the studio! She is an upcoming "old soul" in today's Country Music in Nashville and Texas. With lyrics rooted in Louisiana culture and a smooth classic Country sound, Kristen Foreman is, no doubt, making waves in the industry.
NPR News
-
Solitaire MilesWhen Solitaire Miles was 18, she had a stroke. When she got to the hospital, doctors and nurses accused her of being on drugs. Then, her unsung hero arrived and ensured she got the care she needed. -
AFP via Getty ImagesIran threatened to block all oil exporting routes in the region on Wednesday in response to the U.S. maritime blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
-
Dr. Erica Schwartz, Trump's nominee for CDC director, faces the Senate health committee for her confirmation hearing on July 15. If confirmed, she will lead an agency dealing with workforce and leadership shortages, and new layers of political review.
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.
Community Calendar
Support the innovative educational, arts, cultural and public affairs programming you hear every day on 88.7 KRVS and KRVS.org.