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WRKF's News Team
Ashley Westerman
Host and Reporter
Elizabeth Eads
Host and Operations Director
Kelly Connelly
Government & Politics Reporter
Amy Jeffries
News Director
Lead Stories
Ban on Red Snapper Needed?
According to federal regulations, Louisiana’s nine-day recreational red snapper fishing season legally starts next weekend. But some fishermen have been landing snapper since the state season started in March — at the…
The Two-Way
'Four Little Girls' Awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Around the Nation
Battered Jersey Shore Pins Recovery Hopes On Summer Season
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MONDAY: Highland's Cemetary's Kenny Kleinpeter, Lawrence Korb On U.S. Foreign Policy
FRIDAY: Oklahoma Reporter Matt Skinner, Blogger C.B. Forgotston, Author James Lacey
THURSDAY: Former State Lawmaker Vic Stelly, Columnist Quin Hilyer
Louisiana News
'Extremely Active' Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted
Unusually warm ocean temperatures and favorable wind patterns mean the Atlantic is likely to see "an active or extremely active" hurricane season...
Dust Settled, Lawmakers More Measured on Education Reforms
Earlier this month, Louisiana's Supreme Court ruled that the way the state's private school voucher program was paid for was unconstitutional. It can
Frugal Committee Backs Capital Investment for Community Colleges
The House Appropriations Committee Wednesday approved $60 million in capital spending for the state’s technical colleges over the next five years —
Public School Funding Plan Rejected Twice
Next year’s method for funding for public schools is a bit up in the air after the Senate Education Committee rejected the proposed formula from the
Lawmakers Weigh Medicaid Options
A House bill that aims to secure state health care spending passed out of the Senate Finance committee yesterday. The measure would create the
National News
Baptist Church In Oklahoma Churns Out Meals For Victims
Hundreds of volunteers have come to Moore, Okla., to help the community...
IRS Hearings Highlight Ambiguity Of Nonprofits In Politics
The congressional hearings about the IRS's handling of Tea Party applications...
'Steal The Menu': A Chronicle Of A Career In Food Coverage
When Raymond Sokolov began writing about food, it was considered a specialty...
Obama Keeps Distance From Torture Debate, At Least For Now
In his national security speech Thursday, President Obama discussed drone...
Gnomes Crash Distinguished Garden Show In England
Gnomes marched their way into one of England's most prestigious gardening...